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Hugh Matthews Podiatry

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25.01.2022 Stress Down Day! -Research shows that 90% of Australians need to stress less ,with 74% of people reporting being stressed from work -Stress also has an impact on pain and soft tissue injury and is often something we discuss the need to address with patients presenting to our clinic Take time today to #stressdown and take a moment to have fun, laugh and relax. -To donate and help raise funds to support Lifeline head along to http://stressdownday2019.gofundraise.com.au ... - If you or someone you know is feeling or behaving very stressed, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp & : @lifelineaustralia #stressdownday #podiatry #footpain #Impactofstress See more

24.01.2022 Wound Management We see a variety of different wounds present to the clinic. From a simple splinter, a post surgical site to diabetic foot ulcers. Each wound needs to be treated individually taking into account the whole person and developing a tailored approach to achieve healing. Thanks to Smith+Nephew for the update on all the latest developments in the world of wound care and Ballarat Golf Club for hosting! - What influences a wounds ability to heal and when to refer?... Comment with an emoji! -Pathogens -Fever -Type of exudate - DNA - Contamination - Blood flow -Maceration - Wound cleaning - Dressing - Dehydration - Alcohol - Blood Suger - Nutrition - Wound too hot - Wound too cold - Information gathered #wound #podiatry #update #goldstandard See more

23.01.2022 National Diabetes week!! Head along to Diabetes Australia for some great information. A foot check is so important to help maintain feet and reduce the risk of complications associated with diabetes mellitus. Our Podiatrists are trained to perform Diabetic Foot Checks.... At your foot check you will have the following assessed: -Blood flow -Skin sensation -Balance -Overall skin and nail condition -Biomechanics and gait -Footwear Call now to make your next appointment on (03) 5332 2656

21.01.2022 Fathers Day!! Stuck on ideas for this Father’s Day? Come into the clinic and pick up a pair of @humphrey_law_socks for dad 1310 Sturt Street Ballarat, 3350. #fatherday #socks #dad

20.01.2022 we are excited to start our foot fact series! Fact #1 also means that almost a quarter of all our bones are found within our feet How many bones can you name?? Comment below! #footfacts #podiatry

18.01.2022 Each month Podiatrists from our clinic attend a musculoskeletal interest group with other allied health practitioners, radiologists, sports physicians and orthopaedic surgeons to case conference and stay up to date with the latest imaging and management protocols. Always a pleasure @sovereignradiology !

18.01.2022 The team at Hugh Matthews Podiatry are excited to introduce Happy&Socks!! A fun way to brighten your day! Pop into the clinic and check out the latest styles. Now taking Christmas orders. Contact us on 5332 2656

17.01.2022 WOW! We have been overwhelmed with the generosity of patients, friends of the clinic and especially Humphrey Law Socks Our team has had a huge response to our collection for the 3BA Winter Appeal and we have delivered all your wonderful donations so that they can go on to help Ballarat families. #thankyou

15.01.2022 Eastern Oval this Saturday at 8am. All abilities welcome to partake in fitness and walking group sessions to help raise much needed funds for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Thanks to Ballarat’s fitness fraternity and 103.1 Power FM Ballarat https://www.powerfmballarat.com.au//94842-fitness-fraterni

11.01.2022 School holidays have arrived!! This can be the perfect time to get appointments schedule in. We offer podiatry services for the entire family! No foot is too big it too small. For some of the wonderful school holidays activities on in Ballarat check out Visit Ballarat! . .... Call (03) 5332 2656 to make your next family appointment. See more

10.01.2022 Thank you!!!! Look at what one of our wonderful patients has created and donated to our 3BA Winter Appeal collection. The support our patients and suppliers have shown has been overwhelming. More to come as as the week goes on!!

10.01.2022 Wishing our Podiatrist Joel Findlay a wonderful 30th birthday tomorrow! Thanks to Skipton Street Bakery Cafe for the superb cake!!

10.01.2022 KEEPING BALLARAT WARM THIS WINTER Help provide much needed hats, scarves and socks for the 2019 3BA 102.3 FM Winter Appeal in Ballarat.

08.01.2022 ORTHOTICS! Earlier this week our Podiatrists went to check out the latest technology in orthoses manufacturing including 3D printed devices. This change in manufacturing will greatly reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact of making an orthoses A huge thanks to Lewis and the team at Footwork Podiatric Laboratory for continuously evolving and striving for better outcomes for our patients!

06.01.2022 #Chilblain season!! Here in Ballarat our winters get pretty cold and the windchill factor tends to play havoc with quite a few people who are susceptible to chilblains These red, hot, swollen and often itchy patches can be very frustrating to manage if you don’t have the right knowledge to combat them. A few tips from our Podiatrists to prevent Chilblains before they occur: >Avoid fluctuating skin surface temperature such as putting feet next to a heater after being outsi...de >A few good pairs of long socks >Avoid tiles after a hot shower >Water proof winter shoes >Consider barrier creams. However if you think you have got a chilblain, fear not our Podiatrists are here to help! Call (03) 5332 2656 See more

06.01.2022 To our valued patients, We hope that everyone is well and taking care of themselves during these uncertain times. We would like to assure you that our patients and staff are our priority and therefore we are taking measures to ensure the safety of everyone.... In addition to our stringent sterilising and cleaning procedures we have also increased the frequency of wiping down all surfaces in the waiting room and our clinic rooms are cleaned after every patient with hospital grade disinfectant. We ask all patients to use the sanitiser upon entering the clinic. If you are unwell, have travelled overseas recently, been in contact with someone diagnosed with or suspected of having Coronavirus or have flu like symptoms, including; fever, shortness of breath, dry persistent cough or sore throat that you do not attend your appointment, instead please call reception on 5332 2656 and we will reschedule. There will be no cancellation fees charged at this time.

01.01.2022 FACE MASKS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY! As per the Victorian Government’s decision, as of Monday the 3rd of August, face masks will now be mandatory for everyone in Victoria. Therefore, anyone entering Hugh Matthews Podiatry, will also be required to wear a mask. ... We ask that you please keep your mask on at all times when in the clinic. This applies for everyone, including our staff and all visitors over the age of 12. Exemptions will be made for those with evidence of any medical conditions which hinders your ability to wear a mask. Please remember to bring your masks no mask, no entry! We also ask that, where possible, you attend the clinic alone. We advise that careers and parents wait in the car for the duration of the appointment. Additionally, we ask you to please maintain social distancing and use the sanitiser which is placed on arrival and throughout the clinic. If you are feeling unwell and experiencing any symptoms, we ask that you please re-schedule your appointment for a later date. No cancellation fee will be charged. We look forward to continuing to keep the Ballarat community and their feet safe and healthy!