Diabetes and Your Feet
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes (4.9% of the Australian population), there’s a lot to manage: checking your blood sugar, visiting your doctor, eating healthy food, being active...
04 February, 2021
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How to Choose Shoes that Fit Correctly
When it comes to shoes, there are often two types of people: those who buy too many pairs and those who avoid shoe-shopping at all costs. But did you know that shoes are not all about looks – the shoes you choose can have a...
06 January, 2021
Foot Health Week 2020
Do you… Find walking or standing uncomfortable? Need advice on how to choose correct shoes? Experience foot or leg pain while exercising or playing sport? Suffer from diabetes? Have sore hips or heels? The Australian Podiatry Association is celebrating Foot Health Week from 12-18 October to...
28 September, 2020
Staying Active During COVID-19
For most of us, COVID-19 has changed our lives forever. We are now more cautious about our hygiene practices, a lot of services and offices have moved online and, there’s been a big shift in our preferences for exercise and physical activity. As many gyms were...
21 July, 2020
Keeping Active Without Injury
Our lives have changed dramatically in recent weeks. Whether we are keeping safe at home earning, learning or enjoying some time away from work, we can all agree we have more time on our hands. We urge you to use this time to learn a...
07 May, 2020
How to Treat a Tendon Injury
What is a tendon injury? Tendons are strong, cord-like structures that anchor the muscles of the leg, foot and ankle to the bone. Tendonitis is an inflammation surrounding a tendon. Tendon injuries most likely occur due to gradual wear and tear to the tendon from overloading...
14 April, 2020