Laser Therapy – Yes there is a cure!

Laser Therapy – Yes there is a cure!

Laser technology is very effective and can be used to treat a wide range of patient conditions from pain/inflammation and fungal infections…. to warts and verrucas! It is really that simple and effective! Remy Laser can treat conditions such as: Fungus, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, Ankle Sprains, Neuroma, Capsulitis, Bursitis, Arthritis, Wounds and many more. The main

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Warm Weather Means Sweaty Feet: Preventing Athlete’s Foot

Warm Weather Means Sweaty Feet: Preventing Athlete’s Foot

Summer is finally here! The days are longer, the air smells crispier and the weather is warmer.  Now is the time to walk more and enjoy the outdoors! Warm weather means sweaty feet. However increased foot activity also exposes you to one of the most common foot problems, athlete’s foot.  If it is caught early, it can be treated successfully

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Summertime Foot Hazards

Summertime Foot Hazards

Summer is my favourite season as I tend to go on holidays and spend time with my loved ones. But it is also the busiest time of the year in the clinic when everyone wants to have their feet done before their holidays! People tend to have more foot problems in the summer because they are more active but are

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Top 5 Tips for Your Feet! Let Your Feet Do The Talking This Summer!

Top 5 Tips for Your Feet! Let Your Feet Do The Talking This Summer!

I can’t believe it’s June already! It will be time to splash around, and walk in the sand, feeling the warm, summer air stroking your face! I can’t wait to go on holidays! But sun, sand and water can be harsh on your feet. Dry skin and cracked heels are a very common foot condition podiatrists see daily, especially during

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Toenail Fungus. One Step Ahead

Toenail Fungus. One Step Ahead

Fungal nail infections are very common in daily podiatric practice, and it is very hard to eradicate. Toenail Fungus. One Step Ahead. There are plenty of home remedies, but they don’t seem to work.  And a true nail fungus doesn’t just go away on its own. Fortunately, the team at Medipod Clinics can address any nail fungus issue you may

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Ageing Feet Need Extra Care

Ageing Feet Need Extra Care

Ageing takes a toll on the feet. Ageing feet need extra care, over time, feet flatten and become wider. The fatty padding underneath our heels and the ball of the foot wears down. That leaves the bones and joints of the feet more exposed to pressure and therefore corns and calluses can become painful. In addition, an injury, as simple

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Common Foot Problems in Children

Common Foot Problems in Children

Children are not small adults. Many problems in children are associated with growth, overuse, weight gain and postural change. The podiatrist can provide a diagnosis, and then either manage the condition or refer appropriately. Treatment may take the form of footwear advice, biomechanical assessment, provision of orthoses (special insoles), active hands-on treatment and health education. Children can get many of

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Healthy and Sandal-Ready Feet for Summer – 10 Simple Steps

Healthy and Sandal-Ready Feet for Summer – 10 Simple Steps

It’s finally summer! Or at least I am hoping it will be soon! So here is this month’s blog – Healthy and Sandal-Ready Feet for Summer – 10 Simple Steps. Summer can be hard on your feet. The combination of heat, sun, and sand can take a toll on your tootsies. But it doesn’t have to. These simple steps to fabulous

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What You Need To Know About Fungal Foot Infections

What You Need To Know About Fungal Foot Infections

Fungal foot infections (FFI) are the most common infections on the foot we see in our clinical practice. Fungi can live in the air, soil, water, and plants. There are also some fungi that live naturally in the human body. Like many microbes, there are helpful fungi and harmful fungi. When harmful fungi invade the body, they can be difficult

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Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction

Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction

Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction Treatment for Damaged, Unsightly or Missing Toenails Cosmetic Nail Reconstruction – Many men and women suffer from unsightly toenails and are embarrassed about their feet. In order to hide them away, they often wear closed shoes, socks or paint over the damage to disguise it. This makes it worse in the process. In this article, we share

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