Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails occur when a part of the side of the nail spikes off and starts to dig into the skin surrounding the nail. This often occurs mostly in the big toe. When ...
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Why Prolotherapy and what is it?
Prolotherapy, short for "proliferative therapy," is a medical procedure used to treat musculoskeletal pain and promote healing of injured or damaged connective tissues, s...
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Tips to Prepare for your next Hiking Adventure
When preparing for your next hike from a podiatrist's perspective, you'll want to pay special attention to your feet, as they are crucial for a successful and pain-free h...
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Why Footpoint is your go to clinic for orthotics
Here at Footpoint we specialise in customised orthotics. For over 30 years we have been making our own orthotics as well as making orthotics for podiatrits near and far. ...
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Deluxe Paraffin Wax Treatment
Do you feel like your skin is dry? Do you have cold feet? Now is a great time to come in for a wonderful winter paraffin wax pamper. We are offering a deluxe paraffin wax...
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Cosmetic medical grade nail restoration
Do you have unsightly toe nails and continually cover them with nail polish or acrylic nails? We now have the answer for you! We are excited to introduce a game changer ...
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Do I have a Verruca (also known as a plantar wart) on my foot?
Have you ever noticed small, rough, raised bumps on the skin of your feet? If the answer is yes, this may represent a typical appearance of a wart. They can be flesh-colo...
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How do I know if I have Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis, is a condition that occurs when the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, becomes inflamed. The Achilles tendon is one o...
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Do I need to see a podiatrist?
We often get asked the question, should we book in with a podiatrist, a physio or our doctor. If you have any condition or concerns relating to your lower limbs, this may...
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What to Look for in a Running Shoe
Running is a great way to keep fit and healthy. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, one of the most important things you need to consider is choosing the ri...
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What is a Podiatrist?
Podiatrists are healthcare professionals who have the specialised knowledge and expertise required to diagnose, treat and prevent a variety of conditions that affect your...
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Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciopathy, more commonly known as plantar fasciitis, is a condition that affects the fascial band located in the arch at the bottom of the foot. The plantar fa...
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How Can A Podiatrist Help With Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects blood sugar levels. It can cause foot problems as well as other complications, so it's important to understand how your podia...
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I think my Child has 'Flat Feet': What should I do?
The infamous flat foot feared by parents, and understandably so. Seeing that your child has flat feet can be frightening especially if you, as a parent, have lived with t...
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Heel pain in kids: Does my child have Sever's Disease?
It's the weekend and as you're racing around to get the kids to all their sports fixtures, one pipes up with "..my heels hurt". You've heard this before but this time it ...
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When do I need to replace my Joggers?
We all know and love that ‘new jogger’ feeling - when you can’t wait to hit the pavement and test out your latest set of kicks. But how do you know when it’s time...
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Hammer Time! The difference between Hammer Toes and Claw Toes
Do you find it difficult to stretch out or straighten one or more of your toes? Are your foot modelling dreams slipping away because your toes are looking a lot less like...
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Gout: Things that go Ouch! in the night
What comes on suddenly at night and causes severe pain, redness and swelling in joints? If you’ve ever suffered from gout, you’ll know it’s something you want to ge...
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The ins and outs of Nail Surgery: Ingrown toenail begone!
Ingrown toenails. It’s enough to send a shiver down your spine if you’ve ever had one turn pear shaped. And boy can they deteriorate rapidly without proper care and a...
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Everything you need to know about Dry Needling
The other day over coffee, a friend was raving about Dry Needling, and now my Podiatrist has recommended it as part of my treatment. So what exactly is Dry Needling, and ...
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What a pain in the ankle!
The most common complaint of ankle pain is acute sprains. Ankle sprains are caused by rolling or twisting the ankle causing injury to the surrounding supportive ligaments...
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Diabetes: Why do you need to worry about your feet?
Diabetes over time and with inappropriate control leads to the deterioration of peripheral nerves and blood vessels in legs and feet. These conditions are referred to as ...
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Common childhood conditions and growing pains in the foot and leg
Here at Footpoint our Podiatrists are trained at treating all aspects of foot and leg complaints, including childhood conditions. We work together with parents and childr...
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