The holiday season is swiftly approaching, which is a busy time of year for most Australians. From rushing around buying Christmas presents and preparing for New Year celebrations, the last thing you need is a foot condition holding you back.
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Take care of your feet this summer
Summer is here and it’s time to bring on the Aussie thong and open-toed shoes! With temperatures soaring, it’s time to flip-flop our way through to February.
But as we head into the festive season, things won’t be so pleasant for people suffering from foot problems. Read more
Sneakers are the winner this summer
You will have noticed that the casual sneaker has made a comeback, but not in the way we’re used to. Read more
What’s Wrong With My Child’s Foot?
If your child is complaining about sore feet, you’re not alone. Thousands of Aussie kids face common childhood foot problems ranging from delayed walking, heel pain and growing pains through to ingrown toenails.
Avoid sore feet after a day at the races
Melbourne Cup Day is a national tradition where we put on our best dress and high heels for a day of fun, excitement and hopefully choose a few winners. With a glass of champagne in one hand and a betting card in another, our feet often become our last priority.
A majority of the day is spent standing, walking and wearing uncomfortable high heels that can leave you with blisters and aching feet, holding your heels. If you’re not a winner on the day, you don’t want to add sore feet to your list of losses.
Foot Guide for Waiting in Lines
If you, like thousands of Australians, are expected to queue around Apple Stores and phone outlets this morning for the new iPhone X, chances are your feet and legs may be in for a bit of pain.
We can’t make the queue go any quicker, but we can give you a few tips on how to avoid sore feet whilst waiting in line. Read more
Summer sports a big hit on little feet
As thousands of Australian children sign up for summer sports programs, podiatrists warn many of them could be wearing shoes which permanently damage their feet. Read more
Foot Conditions Experienced By Ballet Dancers
Whether you dance to feel good, competitively, as a career or just for fun, your greatest asset is your feet. In the world of ballet, dancers are known for their elegant poise and graceful movements.
How To Treat Fungal Nails
If you have a fungal toenail problem, don’t be embarrassed. Get help from the highly-qualified podiatrists at My FootDr who can recommend the best treatment for you including fungal nail laser treatment.
What causes fungal nails?
Identifying what causes fungal nail infections is step one in prevention. In our earlier blog, ‘What are fungal nails?’, we identified what fungal nails are and what they look like, but what causes them?