Tradesman, blue-collar, defence and warehouse workers all need PPE work boots with the necessary safety features conducive to their working conditions. Steel/composite cap toes, oil, water and electrical resistants are non-negotiables. Footwear-related injuries are an issue in the workplace. Slips, trips and falls can happen in an instant but niggling…
Whether it’s weight training or HIIT, casual sneakers have been the preferred choice of footwear for gym goers. Casual sneakers are anything from canvas, pumps, boat, slip-on, high and low tops or anything ‘designer’. When it comes to weight training, you may have heard that squatting in flat-soled shoes gives…
As we age, our mobility is greatly impacted by decades of wear and tear to our feet. We lose cushioning and soft tissue fat in the pads of our heels and balls of our feet and may experience pain or discomfort as a result. Elderly foot care is a routine…
Diabetic shoes: what features should we look for and why should we invest in a pair. Discover why it is worth the investment and some tips from experts on finding the right pair. Did you know that the average person will walk up around 128,000 km over a lifetime? To put…
Diabetic foot care should be part of your routine to ensure a mobile quality of life, yet many diabetics overlook symptoms of an infection that would prevent unnecessary hospital visits. Every year, there are 10,000 hospital admissions in Australia for diabetes-related foot ulcers in Australia – many of these end…
Mobile podiatry is a new business model and the future of healthcare. When it comes to caring for the elderly, there are standards to be met. These standards ensure the quality of service is maintained and a streamlined process is implemented between the podiatrist and the residential aged care facility….
Chronic Disease Management Plan is available to eligible patients under the Medicare Benefits Scheme. Patients will be given a referral from their GP to visit a podiatrist. In other words, Government assistance is available. Chronic Disease Management (CDM) is a government initiative that enables General Practitioners (GPs), allied health providers and a…
Suffer from diabetes? Learn about the 10 conditions of diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease of the legs and feet and how to prevent severe complications from reoccurring. Believe it or not, around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes. Diabetics are prone to having problems with their legs and feet due…
Discover how blogging can help grow your podiatry practice with compelling contents to inspire and engage your audience while simultaneously growing your foot traffic on Google. It’s no secret that podiatry is one of the fastest growing health service provider. It’s also no secret that Australians are becoming picky when…
