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Kew Foot Clinic

Locality: Kew, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9853 6877

Address: 66 Harp Road 3101 Kew, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kewfootclinic.com.au

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25.01.2022 CORNS AND CALLUS Corns are generally caused by too much pressure or friction on an area of skin. Sometimes, when left to build up too much, the area can become painful and annoying. Common locations on the feet for corns and callus are:... On the bottom of the foot(sole), over the metatarsal arch(the ball of the foot; On the outside of the foot, the little toe. A visit to one of our Podiatrists can assist with the problem and helps to manage the lesions, minimising any pain and/or discomfort. See more

24.01.2022 Are you uncertain if you have toe nail fungus? We now have the latest test kit for instant confirmation of toe nail fungus. With a 97% accuracy rate, there is no need to send nail samples off to the lab and wait 2-4 weeks for results anymore. Its quick, pain free, and detects 99% of all common dermatophytes. Make an appointment at Kew Foot Clinic T: 9853 6877

23.01.2022 Mornings are getting chilly! See our range of arch supportive slippers.

23.01.2022 ROCK TAPE What is Rock Tape? Rock Tape is a premium brand of Kinesiology tape. Rock Tape is now being used by a variety of health professionals to prevent and treat injuries and decrease pain.... How does Rock Tape work? When the tape is applied with the correct amount of tension to the skin it creates wrinkles in the skin. This lifts the skin away from the muscle and fascia below creating a decompressive effect. How can Rock Tape benefit you? When the tape is correctly applied it can have multiple benefits. 1. Neurological Effect. Assists to decrease pain by changing how your body perceives pain and improves the bodys awareness (Proprioception). 2. Mechanical Effect. Provides functional support while allowing full range of movement. 3. Fluid Effect. Assists to reduce swelling and bruising. We sell authentic Rock Tape at a competitive price. Be aware that there are many fakes for sale on websites.

22.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our Clients. Wishing you and your families a safe and joyous festive season and we look forward to seeing you in the New year.

21.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WISHING ALL A SAFE AND HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN 2020!

18.01.2022 Relief for sore feet seek professional Podiatry treatment today: My feet are killing me is a common cry, however, research shows that only a small amount of those suffering from sore feet seek professional help from a Podiatrist.... A common misconception is that having sore feet is normal. This is not the case. Just as you would visit your dentist for a toothache, you should visit a Podiatrist if you suffer from sore or tired feet. Narelle has been practicing Podiatry for 20 years, Andrea for over 20 years and Tina for 3 years. Narelle has a special interest in Biomechanics, sports injuries and prevention of injury and childrens foot problems. Andrea has a particular interest in Diabetic foot care and general Podiatry treatment. Tina has a keen interest in Biomechanics and sports Podiatry. Narelle, Andrea and Tina are all very professional, friendly and approachable Podiatrists with passion and dedication to help all those with feet and lower limb pain, along with simple problems such as toe nail cutting, corn and callous removal. We are qualified to identify and treat the cause of your foot pain. Pain can occur from a range of problems: 1. Biomechanics - Structure of the foot. 2. Inappropriate footwear 3. Hard skin growths Corns and Callous 4. Diseases eg. Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis 5. Infections eg. Fungal, Ingrown toe nails 6. Injury Contact our friendly efficient receptionists Kerrie and Jane at the Kew Foot Clinic to get your feet checked today. Keep your feet fit and happy for life!! See us today at Kew Foot Clinic 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T; 03 9853 6877

17.01.2022 Orthotic Thongs and Orthotic Slippers Now available at Kew Foot Clinic Built in orthotic support(Arch Support)... Ideal For: -Foot Pain Relief -Plantar Fasciitis -Lower Back Pain -Knee Pain -Bad Posture -Good Holiday Footwear The Flipflops and Slippers help treat and provide relief for the following conditions: -Overpronation -Plantar Fasciitis -Heel Pain -Achilles Tendonitis -Arch Pain -Shin Splints Flipflops available in a variety of colours Slippers available in charcoal and grey marle Come into Kew Foot Clinic and try a pair today! Kew Foot Clinic T: 03 9853 6877 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101

17.01.2022 Swollen or Chubby Toes: Feet that are swollen due to venous insufficiency or chubby due to stages of growth of a young child can cause nails to become very soft at the edges. Once the nails become soft they can tear and rip easily causing nail spikes to be left to cause irritation. The body recognizes the irritation as a foreign body and sets up an inflammatory response causing infection and pain.... Ring Kew Foot Clinic today for an appointment. 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T: 9853 6877

17.01.2022 Kew Foot Clinic would like to welcome John Seo to the team. BSc(biomed) BHScPod John graduated from Auckland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry in 2012. He is a member of Sports Medicine Australia and the Australasian Academy of Podiatric sports Medicine. John is a board registered Podiatrist, and certified with The Strongfeet, The Running Lab and Foot Mobilisation Therapy Organizations.... John has a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, chronic foot pain management, and runners gait assessment and training. He can provide evidence-based injury risk assessments in feet and lower limbs using unique MAT functional assessment, and help rehabilitate acute injuries and chronic pain. John enjoys working with all age groups, and is committed to educating and helping clients achieve their mobility and daily functional goals.

16.01.2022 Sore / Painful feet: The average person takes 5000 to 8000 steps every day and we will walk around the world approximately 8 times in a lifetime. The majority of the population will experience foot pain at some point throughout their life. The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles. Any wonder the chances of experiencing foot pain is so high. It only takes a foot to function slightly out of alignment to cause foot pain, ankle, knee, hip and lower bac...k pain. The symptoms of faulty foot function may also include: - Aching feet - Knee and leg pain - Hip, back and neck pain - Heel pain - Claw toes - Corns and Callous (Hard lumps of skin) - Bunions (1st toe deformity) A well-functioning foot is an amazing shock absorber and can protect the rest of the body from excessive shock causing joint pain in the knees, hip and spine. Our experienced Podiatrists can assess your feet and lower limb alignment to determine if we can assist you in your pain management. The Kew Foot Clinic services the population of Melbourne and country Victoria. We see patients predominantly from Kew, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Camberwell, Canterbury, Richmond and Ivanhoe. Call Kew Foot Clinic for an appointment today. T: 9853 6877

16.01.2022 If you have nails that look like this, dont be embarrassed, come and see one of our experienced Podiatrists who can resolve the problem and prevent it from re-occurring. Ingrown toe nails can be caused by a number of factors: Genectic predisposition... Involuted toe nails Incorrect nail cutting technique Trauma/Injury Repetitive trauma (Jamming into tight shoes or too small) Medication side effects (Chemotherapy/Acne medication) Swollen or Chubby toes(common in young children and adolescent boys) Picking the nail 2nd toe being longer than the 1st toe Symptoms of in grown toe nails include: Pain along the sides and base of the nail Infection/inflammation along the edges of the nail Ring Kew Foot Clinic today for an appointment. 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T: 9853 6877

15.01.2022 The PhysiPod Socks have been designed specifically for swollen, painful, or diabetic feet, however they are equally suited for everyday use on the average foot, without leaving irritating or unsightly elastic marks on the leg. Available for purchase at Kew Foot Clinic, 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T: 9853 6877

13.01.2022 Common Foot problems in Children: Ankle and foot problems are common in children of all ages. Some foot problems present as painful symptoms and can become problematic for the child and can cause degenerative pain as they get older. Some foot problems are not painful and often go undiagnosed which can also cause degenerative disease as the child gets older.... Some ankle and foot problems are hereditary, while most are due to strain and mal- alignment of muscles and tendon with repetitive use during sporting activities. Many problems are often overlooked or labeled as growing pains and insignificant to follow up and are not diagnosed correctly. Some common foot problems you should be aware of that can affect children include: Flat feet: Flat feet are commonly a hereditary condition that can affect walking, balance and physical stability. The arch of flat feet can improve as the muscles and tendons strengthen with age and development. If the flat foot persists it can cause alignment issues of the muscles and tendons, not only in the feet and ankles but also in the knees, groin, hips and lower back contributing to damage to joints. In-toeing (Pidgeon toed): In-toeing or an adducted gait is when a childs feet turn inwards instead of pointing straight. This causes the child to trip on their own feet and are usually awkward and un co-ordinated. This condition can improve with age, however, the earlier intervention and treatment is instigated the better the results for improving the alignment of the legs and feet. Severs Disease: Severs disease also known as Calcaneal aphophysiitis. It is a growing pain problem where the bones grow faster than the muscles and tendons where they attach to the heel bone. If a child is active in their sporting activities there can be a repetitious strain on the achilles tendon where is attaches to the heel bone, causing inflammation of the tendon and the growth plate of the bone. Children tend to complain of pain at the back of the heel during exercise, after exercise and may find walking painful after periods of rest. As Podiatrist we know the importance of diagnosing and treating foot problems in children to prevent further consequences. Dont wait until your child has foot pain before having them assessed by an experienced Podiatrist. Early detection can save your child from long term discomfort. Contact our clinic on 03 9853 6877 to make an appointment to see one of our experienced Podiatrists. Keep your feet happy!!!

12.01.2022 Kew Foot Clinic is a 20 year old business based in Kew. The podiatrists at the Kew Foot Clinic are dedicated to providing the highest quality of foot care to patients

12.01.2022 Medicare Rebate available for Podiatry visits: You may be eligible for an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) from your local doctor. You need to discuss your eligibility with your G.P. to see if you qualify for the Medicare benefit.... This plan allows you 5 visits to an Allied Health Professional per year. This may include a Podiatrist, Physiotherapist or other allied health professional. This plan allows you to claim a rebate from Medicare to contribute to the cost of your Podiatry visit. Claims can be processed directly at the time of your visit so you dont have to go to Medicare to claim back your money. Keeping your feet fit and healthy can help keep the rest of your body healthy. See us today at Kew Foot Clinic 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T:03 9853 6877

12.01.2022 The MAT stands for Movement Assessment Tool and it was developed to clinically assess risks of injury from physical activities, and fitness to return to sports. It is systemic assessment providing athletes and injured workers to assess a current or recurring injury, or risk of a potential injury. Results allow us to provide an individually tailored treatment plan and a strengthening program. Progress is measured to provide direct feedback to our patients and appropriate rehabilitation of the injury or weakness in functional body movement. This in turn, allows a timeframe of when to recommence sports training in the field, safely return to work or just complete the basic activities in our daily lives. If you have a leg or foot injury that is recurring, stubborn or not healing, please contact John.

10.01.2022 The cold weather is here and so is our range of Slippers. Available for purchase at Kew Foot Clinic.

09.01.2022 Ready to bare? Are your feet summer ready? Make an appointment today at Kew Foot Clinic for some foot TLC.

09.01.2022 Shoes too small or too tight: People who regularly run or play sport may suffer from joggers toe due to their toes frequently jamming into the front of their shoes(also if the 2nd toe is longer than the 1st). Nails can be damaged by frequent high heeled shoe wear. Wearing the wrong shoes can damage the nails causing them to become ingrown, thickened, distorted or discoloured. Commonly seen on the 1st and 5th nails.... Ring Kew Foot Clinic today for an appointment. 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T: 9853 6877

07.01.2022 Involuted Toe Nail: This type of nail is generally an inherited characteristic that becomes more prominent as you get older. Commonly seen in 50+ year olds Ring Kew Foot Clinic today for an appointment.... 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T: 9853 6877 See more

07.01.2022 Bunions are more than a cosmetic problem: What is a Bunion? A bunion is an abnormal swollen bump on the joint at the base of the big toe....Continue reading

07.01.2022 Shoes should only be worn when going out on hard surfaces or where there is risk of injury. Toddlers need to build up muscle strength in their feet. We have four layers of muscle underneath our feet. These muscles help to keep us stable when standing and walking.... But when you put a thick layer between them (hard sole) and the surface you walk on, you can impede the development of the smaller muscles. This is made worse if the sole of the shoe is hard and inflexible. So small toddlers should wear only shoes that have very soft and flexible soles to allow for the natural development of their feet. For more information, talk to one of our experienced Podiatrists at Kew Foot Clinic, 66 Harp Road, KEW VIC 3101. T: 9853 6877

07.01.2022 Cutting Technique: Keep the nail as straight as possible at the end of the nail, try not to round the corners down too low.

06.01.2022 Heel Pain in Children: There are many causes of foot pain in children. Fortunately, most childrens foot problems are easily treated if a diagnosis is made early. The most frequent cause of heel pain in children is Severs Disease.... Severs disease also known as Calcaneal aphophysiitis. It is a growing pain problem where the bones grow faster than the muscles and tendons where they attach to the heel bone. If a child is active in their sporting activities there can be a repetitious strain on the achilles tendon where is attaches to the heel bone, causing inflammation of the tendon and the growth plate of the bone. Children tend to complain of pain at the back of the heel during exercise, after exercise and may find walking painful after periods of rest. Severs disease is most often seen in children between the ages of 8 to 15 years of age. Severs disease is commonly given as the diagnosis of all childrens heel pain. However, in the majority of cases, the heel pain is caused by a combination of flat feet and poor alignment of the muscles and tendons where they attach to the heel bone (biomechanics) and a growth spurt of the bones and soft tissues. Our Podiatrists are highly trained and experienced to diagnose the cause of your childs pain. Most children respond to treatment quickly and successfully with the right diagnosis and treatment. For more detailed information about Severs Disease or other causes of heel pain in children go to the web page and click Childrens Foot Problems. Contact our clinic on 03 9853 6877 to make an appointment to see one of our experienced Podiatrists.

06.01.2022 Cold Feet? come in and see our range of arch supportive slippers.

05.01.2022 Kew Foot Clinic is now stocking a range of Compression Stocking/Socks: No appointment is required. Call into our clinic today to be measured for the correct garment for you.... We have a range of styles, colours, and with toes in or toes out. You can claim the cost of these on your health insurance (Private extras). Compression stockings and socks can be worn every day or when flying long distances. Compresions stockings and socks are a specialized hosiery designed to help prevent: swelling in the legs and feet increase circulation in the lower limbs relieves heavy and aching legs prevent DVTs (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Compression stockings are meant to feel tight unlike normal stockings and socks. Compression garments use stronger elastics to create significant pressure on the legs, ankles and feet. They are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive towards the knees. By compressing surface veins, arteries and muscles, they force circulating blood through narrower channels. As a result the arterial pressure is increased which causes more blood to return to the heart and less to pool in the feet. See us today at Kew Foot Clinic 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T: 03 9853 6877

05.01.2022 To all our Clients, Kew Foot Clinic is operating as normal at this stage. We are following closely the directives of the Government, and will be guided by their decisions. Thank you for your support and we wish you and your families all the best during these unprecedented times.

03.01.2022 Fungal Nail Testing-New Test available! -Takes 5 minutes to get a positive or negative result; -97% accuracy -Detects 99% of Dermatophytes -Pain free test... -No need for expensive pathology testing See more

01.01.2022 Back Pain caused by poor foot alignment: Causes of Lower Back Pain: There are many causes of lower back pain.... These can be: - Spine (Bone degeneration) - Nerve damage (compression through the spinal discs) - Poor alignment of the pelvis - A number of diseases However, one of the major causes of lower back pain in incorrect positioning of the pelvis during walking and this is often due to poor foot alignment and mechanical function of the foot, ankle, knees and hips. How can a Podiatrist help with your back pain? An experienced Podiatrist can help your back pain significantly if your back pain is related to your foot biomechanics. A Podiatrist can clinically assess this during a clinic consultation. However, if there is other pathology causing the back pain the success of treating back pain successfully is decreased. Understanding foot Biomechanics: Flat feet or feet that excessively pronate (roll inwards) causes internal rotation at the ankles, knees, groin and pelvis. These rotations cause a forward tilt of the pelvis which increases the curvature of the spine. Ultimately this places strain on the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the lower back causing inflammation and pain. Bunions, or restriction of the big toe joint can reduce the pivot motion at this joint. When the foot can no longer pivot the foot loses its ability to propel forward fluidly, causing the foot to slap the ground reducing the foot being able to absorb shock. Bunions can also cause the foot to turn outwards changing the knee and hip rotation and ultimately changing the spine curvature. This lack of shock absorption and change of alignment can lead to major spine and hip pain. Treatment for back pain related to poor foot function: Custom made orthotics are the ideal choice. The orthotics help to balance the feet and control abnormal motion. This then assists to stabilize the pelvis and enhance normal function of the spine. Contact our clinic on 03 9853 6877 to make an appointment to see one of our experienced Podiatrists.

01.01.2022 Keep your plaster casts dry with a Mar-Med Shower Seal. The seal provides water-tight moisture protection for both arm or leg casts and bandages. Available for purchase at Kew Foot Clinic, 66 Harp Road KEW VIC 3101 T: 9853 6877