Sole Solutions Podiatry by Teagan McCarthy in Avenel, Victoria | Podiatrist

Sole Solutions Podiatry by Teagan McCarthy

Locality: Avenel, Victoria

Phone: +61 427 529 271

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25.01.2022 FRIDAY FACTS Warts (Verruca Pedis) vs Corns (Heloma Durum) So youve got a spot under your foot and you have no idea whether it is a corn or a wart? They both can be painful, they both can come back after cutting them out, and they both can have been there for years. ...Continue reading

24.01.2022 Lest we forget

24.01.2022 This patient will have a very comfortable long weekend! I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend with family and friends.

22.01.2022 Hi everyone! & thanks for liking the SSP page! Sole Solutions Podiatry by Teagan McCarthy is now open in Avenel and Nagambie. I'm currently taking appointments for all aspects of podiatry. Follow for before and after pics (...don't worry I'll warn you first ), give-aways, updates and facts on lower limb health. For the entire month of January I'm donating $10 per private patient to bushfire relief. Call 0427529271 to book.

20.01.2022 FRIDAY FACTS Warts (Verruca Pedis) vs Corns (Heloma Durum) So you've got a spot under your foot and you have no idea whether it is a corn or a wart? They both can be painful, they both can come back after cutting them out, and they both can have been there for years. ...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Diabetic foot care- why is it so important? As a podiatrist Im obviously a massive advocate for foot care for people of all ages, from newborns and first walkers through to the elderly and bed ridden. However, those with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) need to take special precautions and place additional importance on their foot health. Why, you say? Well... 1: Nerves. ... The altered sugar levels in the blood stream attack the nervous system, which occurs first in the feet, then hands. I like to use the analogy of a power cord. Imagine your nerves are a long power cord surrounded by blood and the sugar levels in the blood are toxic to this outer layer of the cord. The sugars eat away at this outside protective layer, leaving the wires inside exposed. This exposed wire often trips and produces all kind of strange sensations such as tingling, burning, pins and needles, numbness, sharp pains, and a feeling of loosing spatial awareness of the feet. Its obviously a lot more complex than this, but basically what can happen is you can loose complete feeling in your feet. Podiatry becomes so important here, as any corns, callous, ingrown nails, or poor gait causing high pressure areas which would usually be painful, can be picked up by us before they become a problem. When protective sensation is lost, the removal of corns or callouses, or the implementation of offloading devices such as felt padding or orthotics, can be crucial in avoiding diabetic foot complications such as ulcers. 2: blood flow. Blood flow is often reduced in those with diabetes. Similarly to nerve issues, the feet is the first place affected, as its obviously the furtherest structure from the heart. Using a Doppler, podiatrists are able to listen to the pulse in the foot and determine the adequacy of the blood flow and the elasticity of the arteries. When blood flow is reduced, the feet arent getting the essential oxygen and nutrients and healing time is severely impacted. Again, this goes hand in hand with nerve issues, as people who have a rock in their shoe all day and dont feel it causing injury, or those with a corn which has been building up for so long and has injured the epidermis will not heal quickly, and these minor injuries can easily lead to ulcerations. So my advise is: For low- risk diabetics (pertaining to those with complete peripheral sensation in tact, and who have had a Doppler examination on their blood flow with adequate results) if you dont have any change in symptoms or a spike in BGLs a biannual appointment is sufficient. For high-risk diabetics (pertaining to those who have a compromised neurological status, reduced or inadequate blood flow, previous ulcerations or amputations) 4-8 week appointments depending on the presentation.

19.01.2022 TOMORROW ONLY (in Nagambie) I'm offering FREE biomechanical assessments for all ages. Limited spots available. Do you think you have plantar fasciitis but you're unsure? Achilles issues? Or unsure of the way your little ones are walking, but havent gotten around to making an appointment? A niggling foot or knee pain which won't go away? Tomorrow is your day! 0427529271 just mention this post.

19.01.2022 L e t s t a l k a b o u t h e e l p a i n Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, however it may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation or, rarely, a cyst. It is almost always clinically diagnosed through a sound medical history and various clinical tests, however can be diagnosed via ultrasound. Plantar fasciitis is where the plantar fascia (a band of connective tissue running along the botto...m of the foot, aiding in the integrity of the arch) becomes inflammed. This is caused by poor footwear, genetics, biomechanics, or activity levels. The gold standard treatment for plantar fasciitis involves two things: 1: orthotics to evenly distribute the pressure along the entire foots surface and hold the arch up, thereby taking the pressure off the arch and alleviating the inflammation (and subsequent pain). Most people will experience immediate relief and up to 80% pain relief within the first 24 hours. 2: Eccentric calf exercises. Eccentric movements lengthen muscle under tension and produce high forces with low-energy cost. This type of exercise has the greatest potential for muscle strengthening. Other treatments include: R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), rolling a tennis/ golf/ cricket ball under the arches with pressure and appropriate footwear. Rarely, these conservative methods are insufficient and more invasive treatment is required such as: shock wave therapy, cortisone injections and autolytic blood injections surgery. For those experiencing heel or foot pain my 3D scanner is arriving this week (super cool technology!) for all completely customised orthotics- no more messy plaster!

19.01.2022 Hi everyone. FYI my phone is out of action, regarding calls to and from, until Saturday. I can still receive and send text messages

18.01.2022 Very happy to be able to support these legends

17.01.2022 TOMORROW ONLY (in Nagambie) Im offering FREE biomechanical assessments for all ages. Limited spots available. Do you think you have plantar fasciitis but youre unsure? Achilles issues? Or unsure of the way your little ones are walking, but havent gotten around to making an appointment? A niggling foot or knee pain which wont go away? Tomorrow is your day! 0427529271 just mention this post.

13.01.2022 Happy to announce SSP recently got the job at the lovely Eureka Villages retirement home in Shepparton. I had the pleasure of going there last week and meeting some of the lovely residents, explaining the importance of podiatry. Youll find me there on the first Monday of every month

13.01.2022 Hi to all my followers and patients... What a bloody scary time to be living in. The Coronavirus pandemic, while causing unprecedented deaths: (13,069 recorded globally as of 22/03/2020 (not over 13,000 - every death counts)) and widespread closures internationally, hasnt really hit home for many Australians (other than a shortage of loo paper ) until recently. Tomorrow PM Scott Morrison (AKA scomo, AKA Scotty from marketing) is said to produce a statement relating to th...e implementation of the imminent closures of all non essential activities and businesses/ jobs across several states and territories, including Victoria. Exemptions to non essential businesses/ jobs includes healthcare, so tomorrow we should have a better idea of whether this includes podiatry or not. Im assuming it will, as a large number of high risk patients with wounds and ulcerations (diabetic or not) would suffer tremendously and it would put a further burden on the healthcare system via amputations, admissions etc. Ive got a quiet week this week due to my holiday being postponed, but for those who I am seeing, I will confirm/ reschedule as soon as I know whats happening. Despite the current strict hygiene methods used being of paramount importance, further hygiene practices have been put into place to help keep yourself, myself, and as a result the greater community safe. Please remember: if youre feeling at all unwell reschedule! So wash your hands, stay safe and take care of each other. Lots of people are going to be very financially unstable, stressed and anxious. If you can help out your mates or small businesses in your community, please do so. These are unprecedented times, but sticking together and strictly following government/ health department advice is all we can do. Thanks for reading, Teags. xx

12.01.2022 Hi everyone, just a little update on SSP. As of next week Ill be compressing my days down to two, as weve decided to take our kids out of kinder and day care. Anybody this affects will get a phone call to reschedule, and everyone else will get a reminder text/ call as usual. Also, please do not in any way feel offended or indifferent, but I will be suited up in full personal protective equipment, and all patients will be asked to please wear gloves and a mask (I WILL PROVI...DE THESE) before coming into my room. There is hand sanitizer in the waiting room which should be used before and after treatment as well. This is to help flatten the bell curve, keep yourselves, myself, my boys, your family and the community safe. Secondly for those coming in pairs, or parents with their children, due to the government enforcing regulations on people per square metre, only one patient will be allowed in the room at any one time. Parents are able to wait outside my door and observe treatment from that distance. Thank you for your understanding. See more

12.01.2022 To the parents- I always get asked what constitutes a good pair of shoes for the little ones, and if footwear actually matters that much for kids. The answer is yes! As tempting as it can be to buy the cheapest shoes we can, as their growing feet only last in one size for such a short period of time, it is so important to buy good, supportive, well fitting footwear. Poorly fitted shoes can change the biomechanics/ foot shape and do lifelong damage! The link below is for a b...rand I like to buy for my two boys- 1.5 and 3.5 years old. They are nice and wide in the toe box, have adequate arch support, are leather, and have good fastenings. Plus they have tailored shoes for age groups!! (keeping in mind it is NOT recommended to wear shoes at all until the toddler is walking well by themselves, as the sensory information from their feet to their brains becomes dulled.) See more

12.01.2022 Customised 5 degree mod root device with a deep heel cup, heel padding and 1st MTPJ cut out for a lovely lady with sore knees and tired feet. These babies will work a treat

11.01.2022 Hey everyone, its time to share the local love! Thanks so much to those who contributed. It doesnt capture all of our local businesses but it sends a great message - support local! HOW AWESOME IS OUR TOWN!!!! We hope this makes you smile!

09.01.2022 Yay! In January there was 39 private patients, which means we raised $390 for bushfire relief! Every bit counts Thank you everyone for supporting my first month in business.

09.01.2022 SSP is very excited to have started working in Euroa at the Allied Health Practice (18 Clifton Street)!! Youll find me here every Friday treating diabetics, biomechanical/ sports related patients, general nail and skin treatment, and paediatric patients. The team here are so lovely, and work closely together to provide a holistic approach to patient centred care. ... Give the clinic a call on 57952332 to book an app See more

08.01.2022 Looking at getting the kids checked out before school goes back? Or getting those summer heelsfixed up? Still a few appointments Tuesday and Friday in Avenel, Thursday in Nagambie is almost booked out! Call 0427529271 to book now

06.01.2022 Problem sorted

04.01.2022 What a day today! 12 private patients means $120 for bushfire relief! Im excited to see what the total will be by the end of January.

02.01.2022 WARNING Graphic images. Partial nail avulsion of the medial and lateral sulci of the left foot, with matrixectomy using phenol, under 2% lignocaine anaesthetic. This surgery today was on a 13 year old with chronic ingrown nails. He was such a champ with the needle!! (Ive already done his other foot previously). ... No to infected, painful, ingrown nails prohibiting sport and general activity. Yes to being able to play footy and be a happy kid again, without these pesky ingrowns!! It is slightly uncommon both sides of the nail need surgical intervention, but the outcomes are incredible. If you look at the image on the right: once the inflammation and infection has subdued, the skin will slowly come over to meet the edges of the nail. As you can see, more nail was taken from the lateral sulci (left side) than the medial sulci (right side) due to multiple factors. However, within a couple of months it will look like a normal toe, the difference being: the nail will be slightly thinner, and he will no longer have issues! I looooove surgeries. Theyre my fave. Its so satisfying to have someone in chronic pain, and to be able to fix it in one appointment!

02.01.2022 SSP is now a proud sponsor of the SES. These guys do such an amazing job

01.01.2022 LETS TALK FOOTWEAR Podiatry endorsed shoes don’t have to be ugly! (Although my partner thinks these are ) These are a few of my favourite pairs I have in constant rotation. These are all Bared Footwear, FRANKiE4 footwear and Rollie and are all the most comfortable, wear all day with no blisters type shoes. I like to go bare foot at home (do as I say, not as I do), but with these you don’t feel like ripping them off the second you get home. ... So, what makes them so good? Glad you asked. The following elements are what make up a podiatry recommended pair of shoes: 1: toe box. This is the width and dept of the end of the shoe. Most shoes are far too narrow which puts pressure on the 1st and 5th digit, often leading to bunions, and a sneaky corn on the little toe. 2: flexibility. When bending a shoe from heel to toe, you should never be able to fold it in half. This is far too unsupportive and puts a large load on individual joints, muscles and tendons through the gait cycle. When bending the shoe it should only bend at the point of the metatarsal phalangeal joints (that is the joints where the toes meet the rest of the foot). This will provide good stability and flexion through the ‘toe off’ phase of the gait cycle. If your shoes can completely twist side ways, as if you can wring them out, do yourself a favour and chuck them. They are providing no support. 3: arch support. All the shoes pictured (minus the glorious pink laced ones) have a fantastic arch support. I think Frankie4 have nailed their arch support, but bared are good too (just not quite as high). This will stop the collapse of the arch through gait, and reduce the drop of the plantar fascia with each step that is taken, thereby reducing the repetitive load on the facia and preventing that pesky old plantar fasciitis. Keep in mind for a lot of people this simply won’t be enough support for their specific foot posture, or support in the right places and custom orthotics are still needed, however they are a great starting place. 4: adjustable: An adjustable fastening such as valcro, laces or a buckle is great as it holds the shoe in place and prevents any frictional forces causing discomfort. Many of my patients suffer from swollen feet towards the end of the day, especially in the warmer months, so being able to adjust the fastening throughout the day is a bonus. 5: In good condition. This is the one that always gets neglected! Shoes wear out because of biomechanical forces, or the compression of materials. Just because a shoe cost you $200, doesn’t mean 5 years later it will still be a good shoe. For example a runner is only designed to last around 1000kms, otherwise the manufacturers are compromising on comfort factors and softer materials. Thanks for reading

01.01.2022 B A C K P A I N Podiatry is often one of the last resorts for the management of back pain- this should not be the case! A human foot and ankle is a strong mechanical structure that contains 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. The bones in your feet make up 1/4 of all the bones in your body . When the foot is out of alignment, so is the rest of your body!! As we age the ligaments in our feet tend to relax, affecting the integrity of the... arch and our gait, which can cause medial knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain. This can especially be the case for mums, as during pregnancy the hormone relaxin is released which (as the name suggests ) relaxes the ligaments, causing the arch to flatten and the structure of the foot to shift slightly. This is often why new mums have to go up a shoe size. Patients with foot pain are often amazed at what tape or orthotics can also do for knee or lower back pain, at what can be such an easy fix its worth getting it checked out. Happy friday

01.01.2022 Diabetic foot care- why is it so important? As a podiatrist I’m obviously a massive advocate for foot care for people of all ages, from newborns and first walkers through to the elderly and bed ridden. However, those with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) need to take special precautions and place additional importance on their foot health. Why, you say? Well... 1: Nerves. ... The altered sugar levels in the blood stream attack the nervous system, which occurs first in the feet, then hands. I like to use the analogy of a power cord. Imagine your nerves are a long power cord surrounded by blood and the sugar levels in the blood are toxic to this outer layer of the cord. The sugars eat away at this outside protective layer, leaving the wires inside exposed. This exposed wire often trips and produces all kind of strange sensations such as tingling, burning, pins and needles, numbness, sharp pains, and a feeling of loosing spatial awareness of the feet. It’s obviously a lot more complex than this, but basically what can happen is you can loose complete feeling in your feet. Podiatry becomes so important here, as any corns, callous, ingrown nails, or poor gait causing high pressure areas which would usually be painful, can be picked up by us before they become a problem. When protective sensation is lost, the removal of corns or callouses, or the implementation of offloading devices such as felt padding or orthotics, can be crucial in avoiding diabetic foot complications such as ulcers. 2: blood flow. Blood flow is often reduced in those with diabetes. Similarly to nerve issues, the feet is the first place affected, as it’s obviously the furtherest structure from the heart. Using a Doppler, podiatrists are able to listen to the pulse in the foot and determine the adequacy of the blood flow and the elasticity of the arteries. When blood flow is reduced, the feet aren’t getting the essential oxygen and nutrients and healing time is severely impacted. Again, this goes hand in hand with nerve issues, as people who have a rock in their shoe all day and don’t feel it causing injury, or those with a corn which has been building up for so long and has injured the epidermis will not heal quickly, and these minor injuries can easily lead to ulcerations. So my advise is: For low- risk diabetics (pertaining to those with complete peripheral sensation in tact, and who have had a Doppler examination on their blood flow with adequate results) if you don’t have any change in symptoms or a spike in BGL’s a biannual appointment is sufficient. For high-risk diabetics (pertaining to those who have a compromised neurological status, reduced or inadequate blood flow, previous ulcerations or amputations) 4-8 week appointments depending on the presentation.