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Our centres provide the full scope of clinical podiatry including comprehensive foot assessments, various treatments and surgery.
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NQ Foot & Ankle Centre Kirwan
Looking for a Kirwan podiatrist near you? The friendly NQ Foot & Ankle Centre have partnered with the My FootDr group to provide the local community with a range of quality foot-care services for all patients, including neighbouring suburbs of Heatley, Mount Louisa, Condon & Mount Stuart. Call us today!
The NQ Foot and Ankle Centre is housed in a custom built Sports Medicine Centre in the heart of Thuringowa. While our focus is on the treatment of sports related injuries to the lower limb, we offer a full range of Podiatry services for the entire family. We have also forged a strong working relationship with other health professionals located in the centre, including physiotherapists, massage therapists, personal trainers, sports doctors and dietitians.
Our Podiatrists are committed to continuing education, and our patients can be assured of receiving the most up to date, scientifically based treatments possible. Our contemporary, state of the art facilities allow a full range of comprehensive examinations to be undertaken, which is essential for an accurate diagnosis and successful treatment outcome.
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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.