Launceston Podiatry Clinic in Launceston, Tasmania | Doctor

Launceston Podiatry Clinic

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6334 7174

Address: 71 Elphin Road, Newstead 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Not only is it Tootsie Tuesday but today we celebrated not 1 but 2 birthdays. Happy birthday Sonia and Wendy xxx

25.01.2022 Oh my goodness not only is it TOOTSIE TUESDAY but it’s also the beginning of the crazy festive season. Eek where has this year gone !!! Don’t forget to ....... LOVE YOUR FEET

21.01.2022 It’s TOOTSIE TUESDAY !!! The weeks are definitely flying past and it’s hard to believe that another month has nearly gone. This week Zachary has written a blog about CHARCOT FOOT I know you are probably thinking what on earth is this ??? Have a read and share as you deem fit and don’t forget to .... LOVE YOUR FEET ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 What an incredible amazing fabulous sight to greet us at work this morning !!! Definitely once in a lifetime experience We are so so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world Tasmania you definitely surprised us with this one

20.01.2022 Welcome to our Instagram page. Launceston Podiatry Clinic is a private Podiatry Clinic in Northern Tasmania offering a variety of treatment options including General treatments Sports Podiatry Custom foot orthosesChildren’s Podiatry Diabetes education and assessment Pactmed Nail fungal therapy Ingrown toenail surgery and Perfect Sense paraffin wax therapy Book via our website launcestonpodiatryclinic.com.au or phone 0363347174

19.01.2022 ITS TOOTSIE TUESDAY !!!! What a glorious day it is Sinead has been busy last week and has written this informative blog about ingrown toenails . Yes I know eek and ouch Please have a read and like and share to any of your family or friends who may think would benefit from gaining some further information about this condition. Happy reading and don’t forget to ........Continue reading

19.01.2022 Don’t forget to .... LOVE YOUR FEET

18.01.2022 Don’t we know it. Remember don’t forget to ...... LOVE YOUR FEET

17.01.2022 Definitely looking forward to this weekend. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend whether they are out and about exploring our fabulous state or just staying at home and putting their feet up. Enjoy and don’t forget to LOVE YOUR FEET

17.01.2022 It’s TOOTSIE TUESDAY again and yes I know we’ve been missing in action for over a week !!! I don’t know about you but where is the time going It won’t be long we all will be doing our spring dance In the last few weeks our team has been busy undertaking a number of courses and one of these was a taping course. Just thought we would share with you all some of the main points discussed. Have a read and share and like to all your family and friends As always don’t forg...et to ....... LOVE YOUR FEET THE PURPOSE OF TAPING Taping and strapping can be used for numerous reasons. These include: To aid muscles, ligaments and tendons in an attempt to prevent further injury Zinc oxide tapes are usually used to help restrict movement. They offer no stretch and can be used to immobilize and prevent movements through certain planes To restrict movement around painful joints We can use strapping tapes to ensure injured structures are offloaded either by restricting movement or realigning muscle groups To reduce stress of the injured structures To provide proprioceptive feedback Placing tape over the skin creates a proprioceptive effect which can aid the body’s natural motor control and make the athlete more aware of potentially movements and positions To compress swelling and soft tissue The elastication in certain tapes means that they can be used very effectively for soft tissue compression as they allow for muscle expansion beneath the tape and will not overly restrict movement To enhance the athletes confidence on return to training and sport following injury

17.01.2022 It’s a full house today !!!! Don’t forget to ..... LOVE YOUR FEET

16.01.2022 Trust your feet to a podiatrist wherever you are in life #PodsFixFeet

16.01.2022 Now that we have got your attention !!! Fabulous news we are super excited to welcome a new podiatrist to the team. WELCOME LUCY Lucy will be available for consultations starting Monday Please call 63347174 for an appointment to take care of all your foot care needs

15.01.2022 It’s unbelievable that’s it’s already TOOTSIE TUESDAY!!! Sonia one of our new recruits has been busy writing this informative article about corns. Please have a read and share to your family and friends who you think may benefit from gaining more information about this pesky foot condition. As we all like to say and emphasise on a daily basis is don’t forget to ..... LOVE YOUR FEET ...Continue reading

15.01.2022 Happy TOOTSIE TUESDAY everyone !!! The foot certainly is complex Don’t forget to ..... LOVE YOUR FEET

14.01.2022 It’s TOOTSIE TUESDAY again !!! Over the next couple of months we thought it would great to introduce some of our newer team members. First up is ZACHARY COURTNEY who joined us in May We asked Zach just a few questions ... 1. Why did you decide to become a podiatrist I decided to become a podiatrist after working as a porter in a hospital in scotland. I understood that I wanted to work in health care after working in the hospital but was unsure of what area I wanted to go into. At the time I was studying sports science at college part time and after an anatomy class about gait mechanics, I knew it was for me. 2. What do you like most about being part of the team at Launceston Podiatry I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere the most about working here, makes working that much more enjoyable with a good team around you. 3. What do you love about Tassie Definitely the bush walking, and the much better weather compared to scotland!

13.01.2022 TOOTSIES TUESDAY A great article for you all to read regarding Tinea Pedis I know what on earth is that you ask well have a read and your question will definitely be answered. As always hope you enjoy the read and like and share to your family and friends. Don’t forget to ...... LOVE YOUR FEET ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 Happy Tootsie Tuesday everyone. Most people visit an optometrist and a dentist for regular checkups on their eyes and teeth. But what about your feet???? Your feet definitely deal with alot of wear and tear and at times are completely forgotten about until they cause you some discomfort. A podiatrist can check your foot health and identify any problems, which can prevent a small problem becoming worse.... Don’t hesitate to book an appointment on 0363347174 Don’t forget to ...... LOVE YOUR FEET See more

12.01.2022 Make sure you're taking care of your feet and your wellbeing! Prolonged and frequent standing, without some relief by walking, causes blood to pool in the legs ...and feet. Rest and take it easy when you can! Find more tips to look after your feet here https://www.foothealthaustralia.org.au/fact-sheets-guides #FootHealthWeek #podiatryaustralia #foothealth #healthyfeet #foothealthau #podiatryau #podiatry #FitFeet #FootHealthAus #BackonTrack

11.01.2022 It’s Tootsie Tootsie Tuesday. Introducing the ever smiling Sonia Sonia joined us in March 2020 and is an enthusiastic podiatrist with a passion for all areas of podiatric medicine. We asked Sonia just a few questions.... 1. Why did you decide to become a podiatrist? I went to a podiatrist when I was around 5 years old because I used to walk on my toes and my mum was a bit concerned as most parents are when there kid is doing something odd. I had to get orthotics made and according to my mum I wouldn't stop taking about how they made a plaster cast of my feet, so I guess it kind of stuck with me all these years. 2. What do you like most about being part of the team at Launceston Podiatry? I really enjoy that everyone in our team gets along well and are easygoing. We can always have a good laugh which makes it a good work environment. 3. What do you love about Tassie? Definitely enjoying the more fresh and clean air compared to Melbourne. But no I am enjoying the beautiful walks and views especially finding new hiking routes to go on. Also enjoy getting to see the different parts of Tassie - basically doing all the touristy things.

09.01.2022 Hope everyone’s enjoying this fabulous spring weather. Don’t forget to ...... LOVE YOUR FEET

09.01.2022 Fabulous run today by Sinead Tracey and Katrina Ann Jones you are both in our eyes. Great to see you both achieving such incredible results.

08.01.2022 What a gorgeous morning to be supporting a great supportive and family orientated running group. Launceston Running Club Have a fabulous run everyone. Don’t forget to ..... LOVE YOUR FEET

08.01.2022 Good golly miss molly can not believe it is Christmas Eve!!! What a crazy and definitely an unforgettable year it has been. The team at Launceston Podiatry Clinic would like to send everyone our best wishes for the festive season and also to say a big big Thankyou for all the support we have received over the last 12 months. We are all definitely ready for a little holiday and will return to work on the 4th January 2021. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

06.01.2022 Podiatrists treat feet of all ages #podsfixfeet

04.01.2022 Hip hip hooray It’s TOOTSIE Tuesday Don’t forget to ....... LOVE YOUR FEET ... PLANTAR FASCIITIS Have you got sore feet in the morning? Have you got sore feet again when walking after resting? Have you got pain when you are walking, jumping or running? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have Plantar Fasciitis. WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS? The plantar fascia is a thick ligament underneath your feet that connect your heel to the front of your foot. It is designed as a shock absorber and supports the arch of your foot, helping you walk. Your plantar fascia ligament undertakes a lot of wear and tear in your daily life. Too much pressure on your feet can result in small tears within the ligament. The plantar fascia becomes inflamed, and the inflammation causes heel pain and stiffness. CAUSES: As plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition there are many risk factors that may cause it. These range from having either a high or low arch, right calf muscles, participating in activities that repetitively stress the heel, such as running TREATMENT: There are a number of treatment regimes to help relieve the pain. Stretching the foot and leg muscles, wearing supportive shoes, cold therapy or even designed innersoles can help. Seeing one of our experienced podiatrists at Launceston Podiatry Clinic can do further assessments to ensure we get you back up and on your feet pain free.

01.01.2022 Yippee it Tootsie Tuesday and just as exciting it’s the first day of Spring Have you got a spring in your step ??? If not give Kat, Taylor or Wendy a call and make an appointment to see one of our fantastic podiatrists. Don’t forget to ...... LOVE YOUR FEET

01.01.2022 Tootsie Tuesday !!! Don’t forget to ..... LOVE YOUR FEET

01.01.2022 It’s TOOTSIE TUESDAY we have exciting news!!! For the next few weeks we thought it would be great to share some articles and or blogs that our fabulous, fantast...ic, wonderful podiatrists ( need I say more) have written to educate everyone on keeping their feet in top top condition. Please have a read and like and share to anyone of your friends who you think may benefit . Happy reading and don’t forget to ..... LOVE YOUR FEET Chillblains It’s been a bit chilly of late and we have already seen a number of clients present to the clinic in the last few weeks concerned about their toes which are a red/blue/ purplish colour, swollen, itchy and also painful and their question is what is wrong with my toes and our answer is You have chilblains!!! So the question of the day is what are chilblains, also known as Erythemia Pernio, which I must say is a bit of a mouth full. Chillblains are painful regions of discoloured skin (usually red purple and or blue) which are more likely to develop on our extremities during the colder months. Most commonly they occur on your toes fingers nose, and even earlobes. They can cause a nasty itching or burning sensation and at times the skin which is affected can ulcerate. Ouch Chillblains tend to develop on our toes after they are exposed to prolonged cold and damp weather. This exposure causes the peripheral blood vessels to constrict in response to the cold. When the toes are warmed up they are often warmed too quickly, the blood flow returns rapidly and there is leakage of fluid from the blood vessels into the surrounding tissue and this can cause area of inflammation and swelling leading to chilblains. Chillblains can occur at any age but are more common in children and older people and also occur more in females than males. People who have reduced circulation to their extremities are also more likely to be affected, for instance people who are smokers and/or have been diagnosed with diabetes, Raynaud’s Pheneomenon, and also Lupus. So the big question is how, if I’m in a high risk group, how do I prevent getting these dreaded chillblains. Well the answer is prevention; as the old adage goes Prevention is better than cure. It is essential to keep your feet warm and dry as is possible. Try and keep your feet at a consistent temperature. Wearing multiple layers of clothing will help for instance wearing long johns, stockings or leggings will help in keeping your legs warm. Woollen or nature blended socks are also preferable and you can also purchase sock liners which are worn under your normal socks. It is also important to make sure your shoes fit well. Fur lined boots are also fabulous to wear and for some short period of time ye olde Ugg boot is appropriate. It is also essential to keep active which ensures you keep warm and also encourages blood flow to your extremities. If your feet do get cold make sure you warm them up gradually as you don’t want to go from one extreme of temperature to the other. Avoid going from cold tiles in the bathroom to a hot shower, and avoid coming in from the cold and putting your feet in contact with direct heat, g hot water bottle, heater, electric blanket, and heat pack. All these types of heat will cause the feet to warm too quickly. Instead massaging your feet with a suitable cream would be ideal. At Launceston Podiatry Clinic we also have the fabulous Perfectsense Paraffin wax therapy treatment which helps in the prevention and management of chillblains. Not only does it help in promoting blood flow to your feet it also is a wonderful 30 minutes of relaxation. How can we help, you ask, if you already have developed a chilblain? Well as podiatrists we can have a chat and see if there is something that can be done better in your prevention plan. We can also advise a variety of treatment protocols which will help in reducing the inflammatory process and ultimately get your feet back to optimal health. Our aim at Launceston Podiatry Clinic is to ensure you a have the healthiest feet possible as we definitely know healthy feet provide the foundation for a happy and active body.