What are Custom Orthotics?
Orthotics Orthotics are a special shoe insole that can be prescribed to people with various foot pains such as arch or heel pain, foot alignment, lower limb biomechanics, bunions and many other foot issues Do you feel like you need orthotics? If so we recommend you book an initial consultation with one of our podiatrists […]
Diabetes and Your Feet
Diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels and nerves leading to severe foot problems. In Australia, 1 in 4 adults have some form of diabetes. The symptoms of damage due to diabetes could be your legs feeling numb or cold, a tingling sensation through your feet or even painful burning sensations through your legs […]
Diabetes and your diet
If you have diabetes, it is important to have the right kind of diet to both manage your diabetes as well as have a full and vibrant variety of food. A well managed diet can help you improve your general health, establish healthy eating practices, manage your weight as well as your diabetes. When speaking […]
How Physiotherapy can help you?
Our Doncaster Physio Team can… Reduce acute pain Restore free movement of joints Release stiff joints & soothe sore ones Strengthen muscles for powerful and effortless movment Stretch ligaments, muscles and nerves for flexibility Correct balance of different muscle groups Re-educate postural and movement habits Relieve strain on muscles and joints Do I need a […]
The Importance of Exercise and Balance
As we all get older, our bodies do age and your balance and strength does change. After a stumble or even a small loss of balance, we do tend to get worried about falling and that worry stops us from doing many ordinary tasks. Playing with the grand children Going up and down stairs Going […]