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Kara Lukins Podiatry

Locality: Croydon, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9213 7000

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25.01.2022 From all of us here at Kara Lukins Podiatry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to all of our valued clients for your loyalty and support this year. We are truly blessed. May you all have lots of love and happiness at this special time of year.... We cant wait to see you all in 2020. XX.

25.01.2022 So you’re running for the first time? You have never been a runner. Then suddenly, the Covid-19 virus hits. Your gym closes, your boot camp sessions stop, you can’t do laps at the pool anymore. So you turn to one of the purest forms of exercise - Running!... With so many people turning to running for exercise, injuries relating to running are on the rise. Quick guide to running injuries: Shin splints This exercise-induced pain is caused by overloading of the periosteum, the outer layer of the tibia bone where the muscle attached. Overuse and repetitive stress causes inflammation of the periosteum. This pain can usually be felt in the lower two-thirds of the posterior, medial (towards the midline of the body) border of the tibia. Heel pain This can result from increasing your mileage rapidly going from zero to hero! A thin broad band of tissue inserting into the heel called the plantar fascia. Increasing your mileage or frequency of running, running on hard bitumen, and soft old or inappropriate footwear use when running can all contribute to this. This pain is commonly termed plantar fasciitis if there is < 3 month history, in the acute phase. Others causes can be impingement of the Baxter’s nerve which innervates the heel region, which can result from an overpronating ‘rolling in’ foot posture. Ball-of-the-foot pain This can result from inappropriate soft flexible running footwear, forefoot striking when running, or simply too much mileage or intensity within a short time frame. This pain can be an indicator of synovitis of the joint capsule of a metatarsal, an increase of the size of the naturally occurring bursa (fluid-filled sacks which help the gliding of the forefoot bones) in the forefeet which then causes greater pressure of the nerves running through the metatarsal (also called neuroma), or a stress fracture. Blisters Resulting from shear pressure or rubbing, blisters are the creation of a pocket of serous (healthy) fluid underneath the epithelium layer of the skin. Usually resolving quickly through lancing, using an antiseptic, and mechanical protection from pressure. Luckily you can still see your friendly podiatrists at Kara Lukins Podiatry inside Croydon Family Practice. We are an essential service!

24.01.2022 Did you know?...Honey is popularly known as a sweetener, but many do not know that it also contains nutritional and medical qualities praised by none other than Hippocrates, the father of medicine. According to a Swiss study that discussed the nutritional value of honey, honey is rich in carbohydrates but has a low glycemic index (GI). Foods with low GI release glucose into the blood slowly and steadily; high GI foods cause blood sugar to spike. High GI foods are not suitable... for diabetics; but those after a workout or are experiencing hypoglycemia will benefit from its ability to give immediate energy. Honey contains the following trace minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, chloride, sulfur, iron, copper, iodine and zinc which although marginal, may contribute to the recommended daily intake requirements. It contains choline, a B-vitamin essential for brain and cardiovascular functions, cellular membrane composition and repair; and a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine.

24.01.2022 As everyone is no doubt already aware, COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by WHO (World Health Organisation) . We are business as usual at Kara Lukins Podiatry and follow strict Infection Control Protocols as determined by The NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) and AHPRA (Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and Current Australian Standards. As well as continuing to follow our normal strict infection control policies, we are introducing some new... ones for the peace of mind and safety of all of our valued clients. These include: *A screening process of all patients, usually performed at the time of presenting to reception. *Increased environmental cleaning of all equipment and surfaces throughout the day. *Hand sanitiser, masks and gloves available for all patients if requested or required. We are deeply invested in providing a safe and hygienic environment for all of our clients and staff at Kara Lukins Podiatry. We request that if you feel unwell, that you reschedule your appointment for another time. As of Monday 16th March 2020, Home Visits and Outreach appointments will be suspended until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause, but in the current environment, we cannot guarantee a "clean" workspace outside of the clinic. Thank you for your understanding. If you wish to contact Julia, Cindy or myself in regards to any of the above information, please dont hesitate to call 9213 7000 or email [email protected] Thank you. Stay safe and keep well. Regards, Kara Lukins Podiatrist. I

24.01.2022 ~ Warts ~ A sometimes embarrassing and painful concern of many clients. Over the counter treatments unfortunately have limited success. Speak with our friendly podiatrists at Kara Lukins Podiatry for the latest gentle and effective treatment solutions that are evidence-based #podiatry #croydon #warts #feet #footpain #needling #needling

23.01.2022 To all of our valued clients, As of today, Monday November 6th 2017 We will now be exclusively located at Croydon Family Practice... 24-26 Dorset Road Croydon 3136 Ph. 9213 7000 We will be open every day to cater for your needs. We have full reception support and on-site parking available. Looking forward to seeing you at our new location.

22.01.2022 Awesome day for a Grand Final. May the best team win... Go Sydney!!

22.01.2022 Time to get your feet Summer Ready!!

22.01.2022 Our podiatrists are keeping at the top of their game! Brushing up on the latest in radiology of the foot and ankle at i-med Radiology listening to a panel of all-stars in the field #feet #foot #podiatry #croydon #foothealth #ankle #radiology #footspecialists #footpain

19.01.2022 TINGLING? NUMBNESS? COTTON WOOL-like sensations in your feet and toes? With the change of season from Summer to Autumn...You may think these sensations are related to the cold or pressure from footwear, now that you are back in to wearing enclosed shoes. These are important symptoms that should not be ignored!... What it may actually be telling you about your feet... The conditions below are all capable of producing tingling, numbness, and burning (neurological symptoms): - Medial calcaneal nerve entrapment - Lateral plantar nerve entrapment - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Neuroma (common digital nerve entrapment) Tests that we will do, as Podiatrists: - Cutaneous pressure perception testing tests small nerve fibres (Type 2 diabetes mellitus) - Vibratory (force) sensation testing tests large nerve fibres (Type 2 diabetes mellitus) - Medio-lateral squeeze testing for inflamed and fibrotic nerve (neuroma) - Percussion of tibialis posterior region (tarsal tunnel syndrome) - Forward bending slump test (nerve impingement in the lumbar and sacrum nerves) ! Remember ! It is always a good idea to see your GP first, to screen you for other conditions such as: - Vitamin B12 deficiency - Thyroid dysfunction - Chemotherapy treatment - other whole-body conditions #KaraLukinsPodiatry #Neuropathy #Numbnessinfeet #tinglingfoot #footpain #podiatrist #podiatristcroydon

19.01.2022 AHPA has just received the following advice from Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt that in light of some states shutting down non-essential services, ALL alli...ed health businesses nationally can continue working and are encouraged to do so. The Minister has also indicated that the Department of Health is now developing full allied health telehealth options, along with other health and medical services, within the week. This will be part of a staged plan and he encourages providers to continue vital face-to-face services where possible. AHPA is currently liaising with the Department of Health regarding this development and will be meeting with the Department shortly to discuss details for allied health items. #APodA #podiatryau #covid19 #membersupport #australianpodiatry #australia #health #healthpractitioner #podiatry #virus #coronavirus #assistance #resources

19.01.2022 ~ Kara Lukins Podiatry ~ Located within Croydon Family Practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, our friendly podiatrists are experienced in all facets of foot and ankle care with over 15 years of combined experience. Book your appointment today! #podiatry #foot #footpain #ankle #croydon #orthotics

18.01.2022 An American study called "If the shoe fits, wear it" found that nine out of ten women are wearing shoes that are too small and, after the age of 60, some 70% of women will have osteoarthiritis problems in their feet. As you get older, your feet tend to spread, but few women get them measured after the age of 20. Foot problems most commonly appear in the 40s, 50s, and 60s following decades of persevering with poorly fitting footwear. If social expectations of womens appearance and the sort of shoes that are "acceptable" changed, then there would be far fewer foot problems.

18.01.2022 "The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art" - Leonardo da Vinci. The trouble is that masterpiece of engineering can often require helpand that help comes in the form of a Podiatrist. If feet hurt or if they are getting an undue amount of hard skin, if there are colour changes, or if they are deforming or changing shape then a podiatry check up should be considered.

18.01.2022 While everybody is preparing to do their Christmas shopping, painful feet can make it even more unbearable! Check out my latest blog on pain in the ball of the feet.http://www.karalukinspodiatry.com.au/health-/metatarsalgia/

18.01.2022 We hope everyone has had a lovely and safe Easter weekend. We will be open and ready for business again this week for all of your Podiatry needs. Kara, Julia & Cindy.

17.01.2022 Spring is nearly here. Time to kick off our shoes and enjoy the sunshine!! But what if you dont like what you see when you take your shoes off?? Take a look at my August blog on Fungal nails http://www.karalukinspodiatry.com.au/uncateg/onychomycosis/

17.01.2022 Lest We Forget.

17.01.2022 Childrens feet differ from those of an adult, as they are not yet fully formed. At six months of age the foot is still mostly cartilage, in fact the last bone doesnt begin to form until children are about three years old. By 18 years most of the bones are fully formed. See more at: http://www.karalukinspodiatry.com.au/croydon-podiatry-se//

16.01.2022 You know what they say about people with big feet? Big forearms! Yes, thats correct. Your foot is the same length as your forearm. I dont think this applies if youre a Hobbit.....

12.01.2022 Following the Victorian premiers address this afternoon, it is our understanding that podiatrists in Melbourne can continue to work in some form. As there is cu...rrently very little detail released, we are meeting tomorrow morning with the Victorian Chief Allied Health Officer to clarify the details of these new measures and understand how they will impact podiatrists, if at all. We expect to be able to share these details with you sometime tomorrow morning. #APodA #podiatryau #covid19 #membersupport #australianpodiatry #australia #healthpractitioner #podiatry #coronavirus #assistance See more

12.01.2022 STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS UPDATE Here at Kara Lukins Podiatry, we remain open during Stage 4 restrictions to provide essential footcare where critical care and safety are a priority. The government has mandated certain criteria for the patients we are able to provide footcare to during this time, to limit traffic in our community and keep us all safe. Our role at the moment is to limit deterioration in our patients condition, avoid hospitalisations and reduce further stress on the... health system. If you are unsure or have any questions about eligibility criteria please don't hesitate to give us a call on 9213 7000. We have full, well established COVID-19 infection control protocols in place throughout our centre and look forward to providing necessary, high quality footcare during these times.

11.01.2022 A note to all of our patients that we are still open and still seeing patients at this time. We have stringent infection control protocols in place and have rearranged our waiting room to allow for social distancing. The practitioners in the clinic who have been able to move to telephone and online appointments have done so, reducing the number of patients in the clinic at any one time.... I will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

11.01.2022 Not all feet are created equal! Some feet seem to take much abuse without complaining, many are not so lucky. Some people have sore feet in spite of wearing comfortable shoes and only moderate levels of activity. Ill-fitting or improper shoes may cause foot discomfort. However, the foot itself may be the problem. The human foot contains about 26 bones and numerous joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. It is a complex structure which isnt always ideally suited to weight-bearing and walking/running. We all have unique feet, and place unique demands upon them. The average person takes about 5000 steps a day, and walks 50,000 miles in a lifetime! Check out more at http://www.karalukinspodiatry.com.au/category/health-tips/

09.01.2022 On the back of #InternationalWomensDay...Lets give a shout out to all the women, mums & care workers on their feet all day! Heel pain can strike this group disproportionately and stop women carrying out their duties in their myriad important roles. Its not always Plantar facsiitis or Heel spur to blame however!... Did you know that there are many causes of heel pain, just to list a few... - Gout - Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Baxters nerve entrapment - Calcaneal stress fracture - Calcaneal cysts - Systemic arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis) This is why it is important to have your feet assessed by a podiatrist before self-diagnosing and buying expensive over-the-counter inserts from the pharmacy! Ladies take care of the feet that carry you, so you can continue to carry everyone else! You are worth it. See your friendly podiatrists Kara or Julia at #KaraLukinsPodiatry at Croydon Family Practice. Call us on 9213 7000 to make a booking. #heelpain #heelspur #plantarfasciitis #KaraLukinsPodiatry #Croyonpodiatry #easternsuburbspodiatry #podiatrist #womenshealth

08.01.2022 On the back of #InternationalWomensDay...Let's give a shout out to all the women, mum's & care workers on their feet all day! Heel pain can strike this group disproportionately and stop women carrying out their duties in their myriad important roles. It's not always Plantar facsiitis or 'Heel spur' to blame however!... Did you know that there are many causes of heel pain, just to list a few... - Gout - Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Baxter's nerve entrapment - Calcaneal stress fracture - Calcaneal cysts - Systemic arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis) This is why it is important to have your feet assessed by a podiatrist before self-diagnosing and buying expensive over-the-counter inserts from the pharmacy! Ladies take care of the feet that carry you, so you can continue to carry everyone else! You are worth it. See your friendly podiatrists Kara or Julia at #KaraLukinsPodiatry at Croydon Family Practice. Call us on 9213 7000 to make a booking. #heelpain #heelspur #plantarfasciitis #KaraLukinsPodiatry #Croyonpodiatry #easternsuburbspodiatry #podiatrist #womenshealth

08.01.2022 Coming soon!! Simple foot exercises you can do to improve your balance.. running efficiency.. & reduce pain in your feet and legs! Check the website for updates! #feet #footpain #footcore #podiatrist #footpainrelief #footexercises #melbourne #exercise #karalukinspod

07.01.2022 From everyone here at Kara Lukins PodiatryMerry Christmas!! Have a Safe and Happy New Year and well see you in 2015.

06.01.2022 Exercise. Walking is a great way to keep weight under control and is an excellent conditioner for the feet. Be sure to wear appropriate athletic shoes when exercising.

06.01.2022 We have been waiting for some further clarification after Premier Andrews announcement earlier this week regarding Stage 4 restrictions across Melbourne. For now, our understanding is that Podiatry is still considered an ESSENTIAL service and will continue where critical care, safety and well being is a priority. Our role as Podiatrists, is to attend to foot health needs and prevent/reduce any further burden on our already stressed healthcare system. Obtaining necessary hea...lth care is not restricted to the 5km from home exclusion zone. I will update you all once more information comes to hand. Take care, Stay safe and Look after each other xx

06.01.2022 So youre running for the first time? You have never been a runner. Then suddenly, the Covid-19 virus hits. Your gym closes, your boot camp sessions stop, you cant do laps at the pool anymore. So you turn to one of the purest forms of exercise - Running!... With so many people turning to running for exercise, injuries relating to running are on the rise. Quick guide to running injuries: Shin splints This exercise-induced pain is caused by overloading of the periosteum, the outer layer of the tibia bone where the muscle attached. Overuse and repetitive stress causes inflammation of the periosteum. This pain can usually be felt in the lower two-thirds of the posterior, medial (towards the midline of the body) border of the tibia. Heel pain This can result from increasing your mileage rapidly going from zero to hero! A thin broad band of tissue inserting into the heel called the plantar fascia. Increasing your mileage or frequency of running, running on hard bitumen, and soft old or inappropriate footwear use when running can all contribute to this. This pain is commonly termed plantar fasciitis if there is < 3 month history, in the acute phase. Others causes can be impingement of the Baxters nerve which innervates the heel region, which can result from an overpronating rolling in foot posture. Ball-of-the-foot pain This can result from inappropriate soft flexible running footwear, forefoot striking when running, or simply too much mileage or intensity within a short time frame. This pain can be an indicator of synovitis of the joint capsule of a metatarsal, an increase of the size of the naturally occurring bursa (fluid-filled sacks which help the gliding of the forefoot bones) in the forefeet which then causes greater pressure of the nerves running through the metatarsal (also called neuroma), or a stress fracture. Blisters Resulting from shear pressure or rubbing, blisters are the creation of a pocket of serous (healthy) fluid underneath the epithelium layer of the skin. Usually resolving quickly through lancing, using an antiseptic, and mechanical protection from pressure. Luckily you can still see your friendly podiatrists at Kara Lukins Podiatry inside Croydon Family Practice. We are an essential service!

05.01.2022 Heel pain is one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists. The most common incidence of heel pain is seen in middle-aged men and women. It is also seen in those who take part in regular sporting activities and those significantly overweight and on their feet a lot. See more at: http://www.karalukinspodiatry.com.au/croydon-podiatry-se//

05.01.2022 October is Foot Health month. Treat yourself to a check up!

02.01.2022 Very interesting stuff!

02.01.2022 Well...its that time of year. The weather is getting cooler and winter sports become an increasingly popular activity. There are ways to protect yourself from injury. Check out the latest blog for June on http://www.karalukinspodiatry.com.au//winter-sports-injur/

01.01.2022 Sporting activity walking, running, jumping places greater physical demands on the body than normal day-to-day activities. While running, your feet can absorb up to 3 times your body weight. Not surprisingly, injuries to the foot and lower limb make up a large proportion of sporting injuries. Find out more at: http://www.karalukinspodiatry.com.au/croydon-podiatry-se//

01.01.2022 Yesterday the Victorian Premier announced that Melbourne based allied health professionals, including podiatrists, will be able to resume routine face-to-face care for all patients as of 11.59pm 18 October. The Victorian Health Minister also made special mention of allied health professionals who have exhibited great patience, care and support to play their role in limiting the spread of the virus. All patient care will still be required to be delivered with a COVID safe plan. Thank you to all our valued clients for being patient and understanding. We look forward to seeing you back in the clinic soon.