Clinic
Footwear Assessment & Other Footwear Services
Footwear comes in all shapes and sizes, as do feet! Some of the most common complaints involving the feet such as plantar fasciitis, corns and callouses can be caused by poorly fitting and un-supportive footwear. Your Podiatrist at ProMed Podiatry are expertly trained to match your foot type and biomechanics with the correct shoes. Our…
Read MoreFalls Prevention – What To Know and How We Can Help!
Did you know that the most common reason for admission to hospital in people aged 65 or over is due to fall-related injuries? Every day 133 older Queenslanders have a fall requiring medical attention, even though falls are mostly preventable. That statistic is unbelievable, and sadly it is a common story that I hear daily…
Read MoreSlippers – A Real Dilemma!
Every year we have many patients ask us to recommend an appropriate slipper for their foot health needs. Over the past few years we have been researching slippers but have not been 100% satisfied with the slippers on the market. This year we have researched and found an alternative to the humble slipper. Let me…
Read MoreMasks 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 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 MoreMEET KIANI! OUR NEWEST ADMIN MEMBER
A big welcome to Kiani! Kiani is the newest face here at ProMed. She is originally from New Zealand but moved to Australia a few years ago with her family. She loves all things travel, new cultures, street food and going on spontaneous adventures with friends. Her biggest dream is to go to Europe and…
Read MoreKasey is back!
Kasey, one of our wonderful admin team is returning from maternity leave this October! So what has she been doing these past 6 months?? Looking after a baby and a 3 year old along with 300 loads of washing a day. Exciting stuff! Kasey and her husband, Skye, welcomed baby Avery on 10 April 2021.…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Gout
Gout is a common health condition that can affect a diverse range of people, however, that doesn’t make it any less painful or difficult to have to live with. An attack of gout can occur suddenly, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your affected joint is on…
Read MoreHow to Beat a Cold This Winter
Winter is here again and with Covid-19 still lurking around we need to keep our immune system in tip top shape. Here are a few of my tips for beating colds and hopefully preventing them in the first place! Zinc – take daily while sick, take weekly to maintain and prevent illness Vitamin C –…
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Eggs
While Easter normally make you think of chocolate eggs, today I am going to discuss the benefits of eating chicken eggs! Without a doubt, there are a multitude of benefits to eating eggs every day. Not only do eggs provide high quality protein, they also contain 11 vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.…
Read MoreChris Fisher – an update!
Hi! Here’s a bit more about me and what I like to do! I love Summer so my pool is very much enjoyed especially in the evenings after work for a swim and a drink before dinner watching the sunset. Winter is not my friend so once the pool heater is turned off and the…
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