Shoes, Shoes and More Shoes

Often our clients ask us; how many shoes do I need?

We love being asked this question as many clients think there is no such thing as too many shoes! Some of our Team would agree when it comes to fashion shoes. Fashion shoes are the types of shoes you might wear to a special occasion but are not your everyday footwear. Let’s focus our attention on our everyday, practical footwear.

• No matter how active you are, it is essential to have a great exercise shoe, as this is when the forces on our feet are magnified. Depending on the type and frequency of activity, you may only need one shoe across multiple activities, however this may not be the case for all of our clients.

• Next shoe to consider is your work shoe, if you spend long periods standing at work then this may be your most important shoe.

• And finally, your casual shoe; it is surprising how many steps we take in our casual shoe with many people walking around a market or standing at a party easily clocking up 7000 – 8000 steps.

Footwear plays an enormous role in your foot health so it is essential that you are choosing the right shoes for your needs. For some quick tips on what to look out for, visit our website blog post on Selecting Supportive Footwear. We have an excellent range of shoes in our clinic and can assist patients by assessing your individual footwear needs and advising which features to look for in your shoes.

Give us a call on 5222 7744 to schedule a shoe fitting or book an appointment online. 

So, the question is – how many shoes do you own, do you wear them all regularly?

We are kicking off 2021 with an exciting addition to our clinic services. Geelong Podiatry is the first in our region to offer Clearanail, a clinically proven treatment for fungal nail.

You might be wondering, what is fungal nail? Fungal nail (known as Onychomycosis) occurs when a fungus, that’s normally in your toenail, grows underneath the toenail. This fungal infection is the same type as Athlete’s Foot.

So, how do we treat fungal nail using Clearanail?

The Clearanail device produces micro holes (0.4 mm in diameter) in the nail, to allow anti-fungal medication to penetrate the nail plate and easily reach the infection underneath. The computer controlled treatment ensures that the device retracts as soon as it breaks through the nail bed. This means the treatment is pain free and won’t damage your nail bed. Typically, your podiatrist will only need to create the holes once (twice in more severe cases). Post treatment, your podiatrist will provide you with directions on how to use the topical treatment and discuss your treatment plan to ensure the best results. A visible improvement in the nail will typically be seen in just 2-8 weeks.

To discuss treatment options and find out more about Clearanail fungal nail treatment, make an appointment online or call us on 5222 7744 (Geelong).

A corn is a small focal area of hardened skin (callous) that tends to ‘dig’ into the skin. They are very common and usually caused by friction and pressure; particularly from ill fitting or tight footwear. Corns are often very small but can be really painful. They are common between the toes and on weight bearing areas of the feet. Corns are often described as feeling like there is a stone in your shoe and is most noticeable when in bare feet standing on a hard surface.

Podiatrists are very skilled at removing corns with minimal discomfort, using a small scalpel blade. We will remove the corn and provide padding or spacing devices to keep pressure from that area and allow the skin to recover. We often provide education to our clients around footwear and maintaining foot health to prevent reoccurrence, however an individuals foot type and the way they walk means corns can reoccur. Regular maintenance (every few months) is essential to ensure comfortable healthy feet.

Sound like the discomfort you’re experiencing? We thought so… Give us a call on 5222 7744 or book an appointment online and we’ll get your feet back on track.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our Global Footcare Affiliate online store.

Shop all the latest range of shoes and products, directly through our Global Footcare online store. There is a huge range of orthotic friendly, podiatrist recommended and globally recognised brands like; Vionic, Revere, Anodyne, Orthoheel and much more.

Shop our online store using our unique link (click here) and you will receive FREE shipping to your chosen address and FREE returns directly to the Global Footcare Team. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit globalfootcare.com.au

Want to stay up to date with the latest online products and sales? Give us a call on 5222 7744 and we will sign you up to our mailing list for the latest updates from the Global Footcare Affiliate Program.

Happy shopping!!

Geelong Podiatry now offering Telehealth consultations!

It is essential to adapt as effectively as we can to the impacts of COVID-19. Ensuring we are accessible to all clients during this uncertain time is our priority. Medicare have extended rebates for Telehealth (effective Mon 30th March 20). Clients on a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM) will be bulk billed the Telehealth consultation. Online payment of a standard consultation fee will apply to all other clients. Private health insurance are currently considering extending rebates for Podiatry Telehealth and we will notify you when this becomes available. You can make a Telehealth booking with your Podiatrist via the online booking tool on our website. Alternatively, please call Geelong Podiatry (03) 5222 7744 or email reception@geelongpodiatry.com.au

From all of us at Geelong Podiatry, please stay safe and connected. We will get through this as a community!

Online bookings – https://geelongpodiatry.com.au/appointments/