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25.01.2022 TFC Podiatry will remain as per the recent state government instructions. We aim to continue to provide a safe space for you deal with your foot health problems. At this time, you can travel outside of the 5km radius to attend an appointment. If you do not feel comfortable attending an appointment in person, we have Telehealth appointments available! From the team at TFC Podiatry, stay safe over the next 6 weeks!

25.01.2022 TFC Podiatry is open for business as usual! During the pandemic, TFC Podiatry have further increased cleaning of all surfaces and hands! One on one appointments in a low bulk clinic improves safety and patient care. If you are sick or isolating for any reason please give the clinic a call to reschedule or find an alternative option to ensure your Podiatry care continues uninterrupted.

25.01.2022 TFC Podiatry now introduces Shockwave therapy. Many people have heard of shockwave therapy but most are a little confused At TFC Podiatry, we have been trialling Shockwave therapy over the past 6 weeks and have been blown away with the response from our patients ... Patients are healing and moving better than ever Shockwave therapy is the use of sound waves to deliver energy into damaged tissue to stimulate a healing response It is used to treat a variety of conditions in the foot and ankle and is usually used to treat muscle and tendon problems. Any questions please DM us or book online!

23.01.2022 Keeping our clinic clean is an important way of keeping our patients safe! We strive to provide as safe an environment as possible to ensure that people can seek treatment during this difficult time

23.01.2022 https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/is-your-heel-pain-caused-by/ Do you suffer from heel pain? you may have plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis affects a long structure under the foot. This fascial structure offers strength to the foot and is responsible for supporting the arch while also connecting the toes to the heel. The plantar fascia is responsible for the absorption of the extreme pressures placed through our feet. Irritation can occur in this thick fascia leading to infl...ammation. Patients generally report stabbing pains around the bottom of the heel. further excessive pressure/exercise/load can cause tearing or rupture. Plantar fasciitis is considered the most common cause of heel pain and there are approximately 2 million cases treated each year.

23.01.2022 It can be hard to stay motivated, train hard and keep pushing during these strange times. Setting yourself little goals to help you stay motivated along the way can be a great way to keep the motivation flowing. Chris completed a time trial half marathon this weekend and ended up with a big PB! Having something to work towards in the diary is something that gets runners out of bed in the morning. ... Keep training hard and keep your body in good condition, races will eventually be back. Let's be ready for them!

22.01.2022 Running assesments are something that we get asked a lot about at TFC Podiatry. People are often coming off of the back of an I jury, or even a few injuries and are not sure if they're ready to run again. By having a Podiatrist assess your running, it can be a good way to help you return to running safely and quickly. ... Book an appointment via the link in our bio for a running assessment today!

22.01.2022 TFC Podiatry has a full range of services to help diagnose and manage foot and ankle fractures. Fractures in the lower limb are generally acompanied by high levels of pain particularly during weight bearing. They usually occur after a fall or traumatic injury. In general fractures need rest to allow time to heal. Foot and Ankle Fractures are a little bit more complex as they are harder to rest and therefore harder to heal..... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/foot-ankle-fracture-managem/

22.01.2022 TFC Podiatry are providing appointments this week without disruption. In line with current government advice, TFC Podiatry will continue to provide a high level of care to our patients. With lots of room for each person in the clinic, one on one appointments and lots of cleaning!

21.01.2022 Shockwave therapy (ESWT) has been extensively used for the last 10+ years to treat Plantar Fasciitis. TFC Podiatry has Shockwave therapy available for use at our Point Cook and Yarraville clinics. Shockwave therapy can be a great therapy to help alleviate the symptoms of heel pain as well as help to treat the root cause of plantar fasciitis... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/shockwave-therapy-for-heel-/

21.01.2022 TFC Podiatry is closed today out of respect to our fallen ANZACs. It was lovely to see our community pay respect from their driveways at dawn!

21.01.2022 Beautiful day for a run! These times of cancelled sports and no social plans are leaving lots of time to spend trying or honing in your running skills. Check out Chris' long run this week! Well done ... If you have a foot or ankle injury from your new found obsession. Book an appointment today!

20.01.2022 School Holidays in the Podiatry clinic School holidays can be a great time to get your childs feet checked. At TFC Podiatry in Point Cook and Yarraville, we value the importance of foot checks for your children. Podiatrists help to assess and manage a childs foot health concerns by looking at a vast array of conditions that present in the Podiatry clinic. If youre concerned about your childs foot health, Book an appointment today with any of our skilled Podiatrists.

20.01.2022 Podiatry is an essential service and still open during the lockdown Bookings available for a full range of in treatments in the clinic Book an appointment online, directly into one of our Podiatrists calender.... Point Cook and Yarraville locations! Telehealth appointments also available for patients who would prefer to stay home! https://the-foot-clinic-point-cook.cliniko.com/bookings

20.01.2022 TFC podiatry is still open during the pandemic. Our Point Cook and Yarraville clinics are still available for in clinic 1 on 1 appointments, with increased cleaning and sanitation as well as telehealth for patients who do not need to attend in person! This means that you don't have to wait to deal with your foot pain issues, helping you stay as fit and healthy as possible during these strange times. Most people have changed their excercise habits during COVID-19 with almost all sports cancelled and most people trying to replace this with running, walking or cycling. This change of activity levels has seen a high amount of people struggling with foot and ankle pain issues. This is where TFC Podiatry can help!

20.01.2022 Staying active starts from the ground up! #foothealthweek

20.01.2022 Check out out new blog piece on heel pain in Point Cook! https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/heel-pain-in-point-cook/

19.01.2022 As team sports slowly begin to resume in Victoria and with our focus atTFC Podiatrythis month beingforefoot painI would like to discuss the potential forefoot injuries you may be susceptible to when playing sports. Athletes of all caliber are at a greater risk offorefoot injuriesdue to placing a higher amount of stress in the forefoot, whether that be from jumping (eg: Basketball), a greater amount of time spent on the forefoot (eg: ballet, rock climbing) or from tight-fitting footwear (eg: cycling, football).... Read more at tfcpodiatry.com.au/blog

18.01.2022 CAM/ Moon Boots are a medical device that is fitted to patients with acute foot or ankle problems to assisst with healing, reduce pain and improve mobility. CAM (Controlled Ankle Mobility) Boots are designed to reduce movement and pressure through your foot and ankle to help heal a range of injuries. By providing CAM boot fitting services to patients with acute foot problems TFC Podiatry hopes to reduce the load on front line health care centres such as hospitals and GP clinics. https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/cam-boot-moon-boot-point-co/

18.01.2022 TFC Podiatry is staying open to help reduce the load on high demand health care systems such as EDs and GP clinics. TFC Podiatry is providing urgent care to patients with conditions that would otherwise be seen in a hospital or GP setting. If you need urgent Podiatry care, book an appointmentand we will endeavour to get you an appointment ASAP!

17.01.2022 Dry needling is an evidence based medical procedure which involves insertion of very thin needles into myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points are sensitive regions of tissue which comprise taut bands of muscle fiber which are often painful. By inserting tiny diameter needles into these trigger points it is possible to release muscle tension and increase injury healing. Hence, it is used for both treatment and symptomatic relief of many conditions and aches.... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/dry-needling-point-cook-yar/

17.01.2022 Shin splints is a condition that refers to any pain in the front or inside of the lower leg. Shin splints can be a wide array of conditions that all present with pain in the same part of the leg. Shin splints can refer to inflammation of the bones, tendons, or muscles around the shin. Because of the wide variety of conditions and tissues that can cause shin splints, the condition can be described as; cramping, burning, sharp, bruised, dull, or a variety of other pain descript...ors. This means that treating shin splints can not be a one size fits all approach. To treat shin splints it is first important to identify what tissue is actually inflamed, this can usually be completed in the clinic by your Podiatrist. During this assessment, a thorough history will be taken as well as a palpation examination and a video gait analysis. This will bring your pain from a general diagnosis of shin splints into a more specific condition that will help formulate a specific treatment plan for you and your treatment plan. Some conditions that cause shin pain can be very difficult to treat, particularly if the condition is not picked up early. If you have shin pain, we advise you to seek treatment to ensure the best outcomes for your pain.

16.01.2022 Emergency Podiatry Services During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of our main goals is to help people with foot problems stay away from Emergency Departments. By reducing foot related hospital admissions we aim to keep our patients out of high risk areas that currently are experiencing an increase in demand due to COVID-19. Our clinics provide a low traffic environment with plenty of room for social distancing within our waiting rooms. We are also completing a thorough clean...ing regime between each patient appointment. We are determined to provide as safe an environment as possible to ensure that your foot concerns are dealt with and no one misses out on proper health care during this difficult time. https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/emergency-podiatry-during-c/

15.01.2022 TFC PodiatryinYarravilleandPoint Cookare both clinics in West Melbourne. One of the most popular sports that people are involved in around the western suburbs of Melbourne isrunning. With great access to local running routes, it’s no wonder residents of Melbournes West are hooked on running! read more about running and podiatry at tfcpodiatry.com.au/blog

14.01.2022 New blog post! https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/pain-in-the-back-of-the-leg/ As team sports have been put on hold during COVID-19 there has been an increase in... people turning to running as a sport to keep active. While running can be great for ones health, too much running too soon can increase the risk of injury. Calf pain is one of these injuries often caused by training too hard while the muscles within the calf arent strong enough to keep up with the increased load. If left untreated this can lead to more chronic injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis Check out our blog to see what we can do at TFC Podiatry

14.01.2022 Heel Pain in Children A common injury in children, particularly aged 8-15 that we see in the clinic is persistent pain in the heels of the feet, particularly during or after physical activity. The cause of this is often associated with calcaneal apophysitis, or severs disease.... What is Severs Disease? Severs disease is described as pain in the growth plate of the calcaneus (the heel bone) and is particularly common in children aged 8-15. At this age the growth plates arent fused properly, which can cause inflammation and pain if aggravated. ... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/heel-pain-in-kids/

14.01.2022 At TFC Podiatry, our clinics are in the western suburbs of Melbourne,Point CookandYarraville, where running is one of the most common ways to stay active. Running can be one of the most convenient and effective ways of getting fit.Unfortunately running also comes with risk of injury to the body. Foot and ankle complaints make up a large percentage of these injuries. Over the next month, we will be talking about forefoot pain.... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/forefoot-pain-in-runners/

13.01.2022 Yarraville Festival Love

12.01.2022 Plantar Fasciitis: The Basics The plantar fascia is a band of soft tissue that runs underneath the arch of the foot. Along with it comes one of the most common orthopaedic complaints:plantar fasciitis. The role of this band of soft tissue is to hold your arch up and provide support, it acts like a tie-beam on a bridge. Throughout each step, the plantar fascia is activated, but it is under the most strain during the push-off phase of gait (this is when you propel forward at t...he end of each step). At the heel of the foot, the plantar fascia has an attachment point known as the medial calcaneal tubercle; where many patients report plantar fascial pain. Often people experience heel pain as the plantar fascia tissue pulls on this attachment point. Read more https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/plantar-fasciitis-what-you-/

12.01.2022 Dry Needling is a treatment technique that is widely used by Sports Podiatrists and Physios around Australia. Dry needling can be a great technique to help with pain and is often a key part of the treatment plan to get you to the point of healing. Dry needling is the use of very fine acupuncture needles inserted into key trigger points to elicit a healing response within that tissue. Read more about dry needling here: https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/can-dry-needling-help-with-/

11.01.2022 Instability or weakness through the ankles is a common presentation to the Podiatry clinic. It is often associated with pain and an increased chance of ankle sprains. The most common cause of ankle instability and weakness are ankle sprains. When the ligaments and soft tissue structrures on the outside of the ankle are damaged, it often leads to a feeling of instability and an increased chance of re-injury...... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/weak-unstable-ankles-why-do/

11.01.2022 Peroneal Pain and Tendonitis Peroneal pain is pain that is usually on the outside of the foot or ankle. Peroneal pain is most often caused by peroneal tendinopathy. The pain is caused by an increase in load through the tendons that causes inflammation and pain. The pain associated with tendonitis is because of changes within the tendons. Peroneal tendonitis is often linked with a lack of stregnth or control of the ankles, often this is caused by chronic ankle instability and ...is very often associated with ankle sprains. The peroneal muscles are used to absorb shock and protect the ankle when the ankle is at risk of spraining. ... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/peroneal-pain-help-point-co/

11.01.2022 Footy Boots: What To Look For With footy season just around the corner I just wanted to share somePodiatryknowledge with you all on footy boots to make sure you buy the right pair for your feet. Often players will select footy boots based on appearance/colours and neglecting the possible ramifications it might have for your feet. It is important that you get properly fitted into a boot that suits your playstyle,foot postureandgaitto reduce the likelihood of experiencing... lower-leg related injuries. Wearing the wrong pair of footy boots may lead to the following injuries: Blisters Plantar fasciitis Achilles tendinopathy Forefoot injuries Morton’s Neuroma/intermetatarsal bursitis Stress fractures Read more at tfcpodiatry.com.au/blog

08.01.2022 Training with an injury is confusing and frustrating! Do you keep training, pull back completely or go somewhere in between? There are some great tips in this blog post ... https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/training-with-an-injury-whe/ Make sure you have a plan relevant to YOUR goals and YOUR injury and seek help. At TFC Podiatry, we're here to help

06.01.2022 Our Podiatrist Chris talks all about foot and ankle fracture management in the Podiatry clinic. Our aim is to provide a safe environment for our patients to get the best possible care AND to help reduce the burden on Emergency Departments and high demand health services during this pandemic TFC Podiatry is still open as usual for all services in #pointcook and #yarraville. We will also be providing urgent care and emergency appointments for fractured foot and ankles

06.01.2022 Returning to sport after an injury doesn't have to be complex, but it does have to be considered. 1. Rest during the acute phase 2. Gradually return to a tolerable level of load/ activity ... 3. Understand that most injuries are slow to heal Returning to sport too quickly often leads to re-injury. Resting too long leads to losing an excessive amount of fitness. Check out the blog here to help guide you with a thorough understanding of injuries: https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/my-top-3-tips-on-returning-/

04.01.2022 Foot posture and pain, what's the link?? https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/foot-posture-and-foot-pain-/ When it comes to foot posture, people can get quite confused. And rightly so, with foot posture being a complex area to understand. Particularly when it comes to trying to link it in with the injury that you have. There are two extremes of foot posture, so we have a high arch foot type and a low arched foot type, and there are lots of variables in between. The ankle joint is a very complex joint because it moves in three planes of movement and this is different to any other joint in the body....

04.01.2022 TFC Podiatry will remain open during the renewed stage 3 Victorian lockdown. Keeping you on your feet and moving well is our number 1 priority! Keep moving everyone

02.01.2022 Covid 19 has forced the majority of people home over the past month and the chances are it will continue this way for a while. For many athletes and sports people this has meant cancelling of events and competitions. Many of our patients are trying to find ways to improve their body from a fitness and conditioning perspective. With gyms being off the cards, we have been recommending ways to improve soft tissue injuries by prescribing and recommending specific exercises that improve strength and capacity of tissues.. https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/increasing-tissue-load-capa/

02.01.2022 TFC Podiatry are still here during stage 4 lockdown. It's not business as usual and we are limiting face to face appointments to urgent cases only. You can still book an appointment via any of the usual ways (online, phone, email). But you will receive a phone call from a podiatrist to check your needs and make a plan around your care. Stay safe everyone!

02.01.2022 The TFC podiatry team are up to date in their infection control training By doing so, we can provide the safest environment possible for all of your foot health requirements!

01.01.2022 At TFC Podiatry, we see people with painful lower limb injuries each and every day. Our goal as a Podiatrist is to help manage or heal these injuries. Almost every patient we see has a goal related to their foot pain. These goals can be walking pain free on an upcoming ovrseas holiday, or training for your next marathon. Of course, most of our patients have a reason they want to get rid of their pain! In the initial phase of treating a painful injury we often see people who are managing their load poorly. Some people will pull back from excercise too much and some people wont rest enough. Check out this article on load management and why having a few different pair of shoes may help you manage load! https://www.tfcpodiatry.com.au/why-having-multiple-pairs-o/

01.01.2022 At TFC Podiatry, this month we are talking about pain into the ball of the foot. As sports returns post lockdown we are seeing a lot of injured athletes with pain into the ball of the foot. As the nature of many high-intensity sports, the foot and particularly the forefoot can be placed under a large amount of strain, making forefoot injuries highly prevalent. While such injuries aren’t totally preventable, there are a number of interventions that can be put in place to reduce the likelihood of developing such injuries. Read more at tfcpodiatry.com.au/blog

01.01.2022 Another long run Sunday this week for Chris. Patients and Podiatrists are all looking forward to races starting back up when it's safe!