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Masks Update – Mandatory in Health Care Settings
The State government recently reviewed their mask mandate. Even though restrictions have been reduced, there are still some areas where the wearing of masks are still mandatory. They include: Required in healthcare settings, residential aged care, disability accommodation, on public transport, in prisons, detention centres, airports and on planes Required for visitors to healthcare settings, but…
Read MoreFoot Pain Treatments – What is Inferential Therapy?
Interferential therapy (IFT) is one of the various types of physical therapy used at ProMed Podiatry Clinic. We use this type of therapy in four clinical applications. This type of therapy helps to relieve pain, stimulate muscles, increase local blood flow, and reduce oedema. Your Podiatrist will place electrodes on your skin around the injured body…
Read MoreFoot Pain: Diagnosis
Foot pain diagnosis is all about working out what is causing your pain so we know how to treat it effectively. One of the simplest ways to approach foot pain diagnosis is to start by thinking about where exactly the pain is. From there, we can focus on specific symptoms to work out what is…
Read MoreTop 10 Most Common Nail Diseases & Disorders
Did you know that Podiatrists can tell a lot about your general health just by assessing your nails? Nails can change in colour, shape and strength based on your overall health and wellbeing. Taking care of your nails is not just a regular cut and file but can involve a more holistic approach. Here are…
Read MoreTips for kids foot health
Children’s feet are not the same as adults feet. Babies and toddlers feet are soft and pliable as the bones are not yet completely formed. This means their feet can be damaged easier than the feet of older children e.g. by shoes that are too tight. Here are some tips for taking care of your…
Read MoreHow do you pick the right school shoes for your child? Copy
Your children’s feet will spend most of their growth period in school shoes. This is why it is so important to seek out sound advice on the correct fitting of school shoes and socks. Whether your child is standing, sitting, walking, running, jumping or skipping; their feet are always on the move. How do you…
Read MoreStrawberry Topped Chocolate Brownies
If Valentines Day isn’t the day for indulging in chocolate and strawberries then when is?! This beautiful dessert can be made ahead of time and is pretty easy yet will leave a lasting impression! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 220g 50% dark chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup coconut or brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla…
Read MoreHEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE
To our valued ProMed Community In our commitment to the safety of our community, the team at ProMed Podiatry has worked diligently to ensure that all our staff, clients, and visitors to our clinic work within all COVID-19 related health directives. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients and their families…
Read MoreHow do you pick the right school shoes for your child?
Your children’s feet will spend most of their growth period in school shoes. This is why it is so important to seek out sound advice on the correct fitting of school shoes and socks. Whether your child is standing, sitting, walking, running, jumping or skipping; their feet are always on the move. How do you…
Read MoreDETOX GARDEN SALAD
The festive period often brings with it excess food and drink and can leave us feeling bloated, fatigued and possibly a little larger in the belly 🙂 This salad is light and refreshing, great to cleanse the body. I love the dressing! DETOX SALAD: Serves: 2 Ingredients: • 100g mixed salad leaves • ½ cucumber…
Read MoreGingerbread Oatmeal
For something different this Christmas try this cozy, warming gingerbread oatmeal to start your day! Ingredients Serves: 2 • 1 cup quick rolled oats • 2 cups whole milk (or choice of non-dairy milk) • 1-2 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/8 tsp…
Read MoreCommon summer foot problems and how to avoid them
As the weather changes and it heats up we need to start caring for our feet differently. In summer we tend to start wearing open sandals, walk barefoot, spend time in the sun, swim more, and expose our feet to more fun! Having more fun in the sun (or just living our lives during summer)…
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