Diabetes and Your Feet | Podiatry Central Coast
Did you know that there are 1.8 million people living with Diabetes in Australia? If your a Diabetic then you know that diabetes and your feet are one of your many concerns you have to worry about. That’s a new diagnosis every 5 minutes! With a whopping 4,400 ending up with an amputation every year! […]
Read MoreWinter Foot Care | 7 Tips From a Podiatrist
The colder months can bring on many new and common foot complaints. As a Podiatrist we see an increase in the presentation of corns, ingrown toenails, dry/cracked skin and lower limb pain. Even on the Central Coast of NSW we experience some colder days, enough for your feet to feel the change in weather. Follow […]
Read More23 Reasons to See a Podiatrist – Central Coast
Have you looked after your feet lately? Most likely A Podiatrist is an expert in foot care with the primary goal of keeping your feet happy, healthy and pain free . Coast Sport Podiatry involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various lower limb issues of the foot and ankle. This includes general foot care, […]
Read MoreDiabetes Podiatry | Diabetes and Your Feet
Have you wondered about the connection between diabetes and your feet? Here is what you need to know about your feet and diabetes – and why it is so important to look after your health. How does diabetes affect feet? Having diabetes may increase your risk of developing diabetes related-complications that include nerve damage called […]
Read MoreHow to Prevent Shin Splints | The Runner’s Guide
Our Top Tips on How to Prevent Shin Splints Are you a runner? Do you feel you may be suffering from shin splints? Shin splints involve pain below the knee on the front or inside of the leg, and are often characterised by a dull or aching pain. Shin splints are very prevalent in runners […]
Read MoreWorking on Your Feet All Day? 8 Tips to Avoid Pain and Injury
Do you stand on your feet all day? Do your feet get sore and tired? Working on your feet all day can do a real number on your feet, legs, and back. In Australia, around 1.2 million work days were lost in 2009 and 2010 due to lower limb disorders. A 2014 survey of 1,000 […]
Read MoreDiabetes and Diabetic Foot Care
Are you someone who struggles with diabetes and diabetic foot care on the Central Coast? Although foot problems may pop up for just about everyone at some point in their life, foot concerns as a diabetic must be taken seriously as they have the ability to be debilitating if not careful. If you’re a diabetic, […]
Read MoreWhat is an ingrown toenail and how is it treated?
Ingrown Toenails & Treatment The term “ingrown toenail” is basically used to illustrate various problems that lead to discomfort and pain all around the toe nails despite the unsaid fact that in most of the cases the nail doesn’t actually “grow” into the surrounding skin. Ingrown toenails may present in all age groups of […]
Read MoreGet Your Feet Summer Ready
With the warm weather of summer well and truly upon us, here are a few foot care tips to keep your feet it top condition for the upcoming months. In the summer, many Australians wear thongs and flat sandals however this footwear generally doesn’t have the necessary support for our feet and ankles when worn […]
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