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Townsville Podiatry Clinic
Established in 1986 as the Townsville Podiatry Centre, our My FootDr Townsville clinic is Australia’s largest podiatry clinic providing state of the art facilities normally found only in research centres.
At My FootDr Townsville we provide an array of podiatric services including sports injury management, video gait and computerised F-scan gait analysis, children’s foot and walking disorders, orthotic therapy, medical acupuncture (dry needling), individualised bike and running assessments, diabetic assessment and treatment, as well as general treatment for skin and toenail conditions.
Our podiatrists treat a wide range of foot, ankle and lower leg conditions including heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles Tendinopathy, medial tibial periostitis (shin splints), bunions (hallux valgus), forefoot pain (Morton’s neuroma), foot and ankle sprains, knee pain (e.g. patellofemoral pain syndrome) and sports injuries.
Our patients at My FootDr Townsville receive excellent research-based care in a friendly environment. The team at My FootDr Townsville are active in the community, supporting a number of local sporting teams, running events and community groups.
Local News
What are plantar warts and how are they caused?
Having warts on the bottom of the feet that won’t go away is a frustrating, ongoing problem that can last months or even years. They can make walking unpleasant but also painful. While many people are told that they should just wait for the wart to go away on its own, or to use padding in the meantime that only ever provides a little temporary relief, the reality is that when left untreated, warts can stick around for a very long time.
What are plantar warts and how are they caused?
Plantar warts are small, rough, round growths that are medically known as verrucae and present on the bottom of the foot. They’re caused by a virus called the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in the outer skin layer and are often contracted in childhood. Once you’ve contracted the virus, you’ll always have it in your system, so plantar warts may pop up spontaneously throughout your lifetime.
Do You Have Toenail Pain?
Ingrown toenails on a woman's foot, pain in the big toe closeup
Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, are a common and painful complaint. A true ingrown toenail is when a spike or edge of nail pierces the skin at the nail edge. This is known as the sulcus and can cause inflammation and even lead to infection.
There are a variety of factors that can cause ingrown toenails. The most common cause is due to improper cutting of your toenail and leaving a spike of nail in the sulcus. It can also be a result of a curved nail, known as an involuted nail, from external pressure.
If you are experiencing pain, redness, and swelling around your toenail, it may be time to consider seeing one of our podiatrists. With over 30 years of combined experience in treating foot and ankle conditions, we have successfully treated many cases of ingrown toenails.
Preventing Falls Lands On Foot Health
Approximately 200,000 Australians are hospitalised every year as a result of having a fall. Bone fractures are the most common type of injury resulting from a fall. While falls are most common in those aged over 65, young males aged 5-24 years are also particularly prone to falls.
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My FootDr Townsville Mother's Day Fun Run and Walk 2018
My FootDr Townsville and the Townsville Road Runners are proud to once again celebrate Mother’s throughout Townsville with the fifth annual My FootDr Mother’s Day Run and Walk at Aitkenvale’s Rossiter Park on Sunday the 13th of May.
My FootDr podiatrists help Commonwealth Games athletes care for their feet
TWO of My FootDr’s leading Podiatrists will help athletes at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games put their best foot forward this month after being selected into the official podiatry team supporting the event.
Thuringowa Podiatry Clinic
My FootDr Thuringowa clinic and retail shoe store (formerly Balance Podiatry) is located at Willows Shopping Centre, Thuringowa offers the full range of podiatry services and boasts an on-site footwear store. We stock a huge range of supportive and comfortable footwear with brands such as Ziera, Revere, Saucony, Altra and more on-site.