Father’s Day is almost here and this year, many people are looking for out-of-the-box gifts that are different, unique, and show you really care about dad.
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How To Select Good Shoes For Older Feet
It’s easy to think that the key determinants of good shoes at any age are having the right length and width paired with optimum comfort. While these factors are indeed essential, when it comes to older feet, it is important to take into account the natural changes that occur to the body and feet with age, and the cumulative effects of spending over half a century on our feet, especially with more Australians retiring later in life.
Read moreFour Signs Your Work Boots Are Doing More harm Than Good
When your work boots are performing at their best, they can help optimise your comfort, promote your foot health, improve your productivity, and best support not just your feet but your whole body through some long hours.
Read moreIs Shockwave The Key To Your Achilles Pain?
Achilles pain is one of the most common foot problems that our podiatrists see and treat – and it’s no surprise, given the large load placed on the Achilles tendon every time we walk and run, paired with the fact that it has a notably poorer blood supply compared to other tendons around the body.
Read moreCould Your Parents Have Diabetic Foot Disease? How To Tell.
Watching our parents grow older and encounter health scares, face age-related changes or develop medical conditions can be a frightening experience. It leaves many people feeling stuck between wanting to help, and there being only so much that they can practically do.
Read moreFoot Or Leg Cramps While Pregnant? Here’s What You Should Know
We’re all familiar with the sudden, painful and involuntary tightening of the muscles in our feet or legs known as a cramp, and in pregnancy, cramps often become even more common, affecting over 50% of women during the second and third trimesters. But what are cramps, why does pregnancy bring them on, and is there anything that can be done to help with cramps? Today, our podiatrists are talking all about foot and leg cramps in pregnancy.
Read moreRunners, Cross Trainers Or Something Else? Which Shoes To Choose When You’re Starting Your Fitness Journey
These days, buying a new sports shoe can be a confusing process. First, it feels like you’ve got to commit to a dedicated activity and decide between a running shoe, walking shoe, cross-trainer, netball shoe – or one of the other options. Then, you’re confronted with a range of extra features and ‘specialised technologies’ that may be in-built into your shoe.
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