Keryflex: Better alternative to acrylic or fake nails
07/10/2024
As the warmer months approach, we often see patients struggling to wear open-toed shoes due to what they consider "ugly nails." Many resort to hiding them with nail polish, rigid acrylics, or other...
Footwear 101: A Podiatrist’s Guide to Choosing the Best Shoes for Melbourne's Lifestyle
06/08/2024
Melbourne's busy lifestyle takes its toll on our feet. It means we need the right footwear more than ever. It's essential not just for comfort but injury prevention, particularly when it comes to the...
Choosing skateboarding shoes
30/07/2024
Whether cheering for Chloe Covell has got you dusting off your old deck or getting into skateboarding as a newbie come and visit Toorak Village Podiatry for a detailed footwear assessment and...
Welcome Kellie Pidgeon
07/06/2024
Welcome Kellie! Kellie is delighted to join the team at Toorak Village Podiatry. She graduated in 1984 and has practiced in community health before heading to Singapore to join a multi discipline...
Children's Foot Health: An Overlooked Aspect of Child Wellness in Melbourne
07/05/2024
Foot care, in comparison to other wellness topics, is something that often goes unmentioned concerning our children. Even when we do talk about it, it's usually after something has happened, like a...
Podiatric Medicine in Melbourne: Frequently Encountered Foot Issues and Their Remedies
22/04/2024
In Melbourne, a city of relentless activity and energizing motion, opportunities for foot distress are aplenty. Neglect and ignorance toward foot problems can lead to damage harsh enough to put you ou...
Understanding Foot and Ankle Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide
02/02/2024
The human foot and ankle are made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons. The heel being the largest bone in the foot. If you look at your foot from under it you realize there is much...
Staff at Toorak Village Podiatry are updating their skills and knowledge
08/12/2023
The staff at Toorak Village Podiatry are updating their skills and knowledge constantly. Recently we had Joseph Frenkel to discuss all things dermatology. We honed our dermatoscope skills for skin...
Exploring Sports Podiatry: Understanding How to Avoid and Handle Foot Injuries in Athletes
30/06/2023
Playing sports is great for health and wellness, but it can also lead to injuries, especially of the foot and ankle. As a podiatry clinic in Melbourne, we know how important our role is in preventing...
What are bunions and why do they occur?
07/12/2022
One of the most neglected parts of your body are your feet. This may sound surprising to you, but the reality is that we care less for our feet despite the fact that they are absolutely essential. If...
Why am I Always Getting Cramps in My Feet?
04/10/2022
Sometimes, your feet may cause you discomfort and mild pain, but sometimes, foot cramps can get ugly. A cramp in the feet once in a while doesn’t raise any questions and concerns, but if you’re...
Your Gait & It’s Importance
16/06/2022
At Toorak Village Podiatry, we specialise in professional Biomechanics & Gait Analysis Testing to determine the correct level of movement in your feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. If...
These Are the Top 7 Benefits of a Foot Massage
03/03/2022
Our feet are one of the most critical parts of our body. They bear the weight of our entire body, enable us to move around, and do a lot of exertion. Yet, they are the least pampered part of the...
Comfortable Shoes are Still Recommended in Warm Weather as Opposed to Sandals for Long Walks
03/02/2022
What’s the one thing that pops into your mind when you hear the phrase ‘comfortable footwear’? It has to be sandals. Sandals are super chic and oh-so-comfortable, and you may feel most comfortable in...
How To Deal With Pain In Your Feet
30/09/2021
You may not give much thought to your feet until they start to really hurt. People who suffer from chronic foot pain experience constant discomfort in their daily lives. However, there are...
What Happens Over Time if You Are Always Wearing Shoes That Are a Bit Small For You?
02/07/2021
Wearing the right pair of shoes is very important, especially when it comes to your shoe size. Not only do they complete out your outfit, but they also determine how comfortable you are for the...
What does being flat-footed mean, and how can it impact you?
04/05/2021
Your feet support the weight of your whole body. If your feet are poorly aligned or have a weak foundation, your entire body can be affected, and you could be more prone to injuries. Foot pain and...
This Is Why You Should Always Wear Running Shoes When You Go For a Run
09/04/2021
Whether your workout involves a five-minute sprint or a one-hour-long walk, you should always wear a decent sport shoe. The chances of injury significantly increase by wearing the wrong pair of shoes...
Exercises That Are Good for Your Feet
15/02/2021
You must have heard that you need a pair of good running shoes to get started. While you need a comfortable pair of shoes, you also healthy feet. Only with healthy feet you can cover many miles (even...
How to Reduce Stiffness in Your Feet?
03/11/2020
Feet. They bear weight, put in long hours, and carry you from one place to another! Yet they are often the most overlooked part of your body. People think about their feet only when they are so...