Simple shoe lacing techniques for comfort
How you lace your shoes changes how they fit. Simple lacing tweaks can ease pressure on wide feet, high arches and toenails, and stop your heel slipping.
Home workouts: keeping fit without a gym
You don't need a gym to stay fit. Bodyweight exercises at home can build real strength, and a few simple tricks make them harder as you get fitter.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what we're doing
We follow infection control standards to keep our clinic safe. If you're unwell with cold or flu symptoms, please call us to move your appointment rather than coming in.
Why do my orthotics squeak in my shoes?
Squeaky orthotics are common and usually harmless. The noise comes from the orthotic rubbing against the shoe, and a few simple fixes at home usually stop it.
When should I update my orthotics?
Most custom orthotics last two to three years. Replace or review them when your pain comes back, they're visibly worn or cracked, or your feet have changed size or shape.
Winter foot care tips
In winter, feet spend long hours in closed shoes and dry, heated air. Keep them dry, moisturise cracked heels, warm up gently, and take extra care if you have diabetes.
10 tips on how to get rid of smelly feet (bromhidrosis)
Smelly feet are common and usually easy to fix at home. The smell comes from bacteria feeding on sweat, so daily washing, dry socks and rested shoes make the biggest difference.
Preventing falls
One in 4 Australians aged 65 and over has a fall each year. Balance exercise, a safer home, good shoes and care for sore feet can all lower your risk.
7 foot health tips for people with diabetes
Diabetes can reduce feeling and blood flow in your feet, so small injuries can go unnoticed. A daily foot check, good shoes and regular podiatry checks help keep your feet healthy.
Ballet shoes and pointe shoes
A pointe shoe that fits well, and starting pointe work only when you're ready, help protect a dancer's feet. Here's what to look for and why a professional fitting matters.
Podiatry scheduled medicines endorsement
Some podiatrists hold an endorsement that lets them prescribe and supply certain medicines for foot conditions, such as antibiotics and local anaesthetics. Here's what that means for you.
Tips for accurate foot and ankle diagnoses
Searching your symptoms online can help you ask better questions, but it can't examine your foot. Here's how to use health information wisely and when to get a proper assessment.