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Whittlesea Foot & Ankle Clinic

Locality: Whittlesea, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8468 2411

Address: 11 Church Street 3757 Whittlesea, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Top Tip Thursday! With the recent wet weather in Melbourne, most of the outdoor surfaces we walk on can be damp and riddled with water. It’s quite often to see runners get wet shoes from the dewy grass and school children returning from lunch time with wet socks. ... So as a top tip, we recommend wearing moisture-wicking socks, switching to a dry pair of socks during the day and having water resistant footwear such as Gore-Tex lined or leather shoes to help keep your feet dry, happy and healthy! #whittleseapodiatry #toptip #thursday #wetweather #melbourneweather #footcare #happyhealthycomfortable See more

20.01.2022 Tailor’s Bunion A Tailor's bunion, also known as a bunionette, is a prominence of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. Tailor’s bunions are not as common as bunions, which occur on the inside of the foot, but they are similar in symptoms and causes. ... The symptoms of Tailor’s bunions may include redness, swelling and pain at the site of the enlargement. These symptoms occur when wearing shoes that rub against the enlargement, irritating the soft tissues underneath the skin and producing inflammation. If you are experiencing a painful Tailor's bunion, feel free to give us a call on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au to see one of our podiatrists. #whittleseapodiatry #whittlesea #podiatry #footcare #healthcare #tailorsbunion #happyhealthycomfortable See more

20.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW Exercising is great for your body, but sometimes, it can result in an injury that can cause discomfort or pain. An injury can occur because of many reasons, including accidents, training errors or poor conditioning. Where possible, all three things should be managed as much as possible to reduce the chances of an injury. ... Injuries come in two broad types: Acute and Chronic. It’s important to understand whether you have an acute or chronic injury as this impacts how you manage the problem, how they affect recovery time and how to prevent recurrence of the injury. Podiatrists are highly trained to assess and manage patients who present with acute or chronic injuries. If you have any questions about acute or chronic injuries, feel free to give us a call on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au and one of our podiatrists can help you! #whittleseapodiatry #whittlesea #podiatry #didyouknow #acuteinjury #chronicinjury #injuries #pain #sportsinjury #happyhealthycomfortable See more

18.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW?! More than half of your body is made up of water! Water is lost constantly through your urine, sweat and even breath, so it’s important that you are getting enough fluids every day to replace the water you lose. Water helps to lubricate and cushion your joints, aids in digestion, help to prevent constipation and maintain blood pressure. When you’re not getting enough water, your body can’t work as well as it should. This can make it harder for you to d...eal with other health issues, including persistent pain. Australia’s current dietary guidelines don’t recommend a specific amount of water to drink, but instead recommend to ‘drink plenty of water’. The amount of water you need each day varies from person to person. Factors such as age, gender, health and environment will affect how much water you’ll need. If you have any questions feel free to call us on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au #hydration #water #health #whittleseapodiatry #podiatry #happyhealthycomfortable See more

18.01.2022 PLEASE READ As of 28th of September we will be transitioning into Stage 2 of Victoria's COVID Road Map. As per media release from the office of the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews stated "allied health professionals will be able to see patients for face-to-face services for a broader range of treatments than just preventing hospital admission, such as for pain management or to prevent a deterioration in functional independence"... The team at Whittlesea Foot and Ankle Clinic appreciate your understanding and patience during these difficult times and as always hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 8468 2411 or email us at [email protected] and one of our team members will be able to help you See more

17.01.2022 MEDITATION During these hard times it is important you look after yourself and your wellbeing. Sometimes taking 5-10 minutes out of your day to close your eyes, breathe and relax can have a large impact on the rest of your day and week Meditation can help many people to manage stress, chronic pain and other health conditions. It can help to focus your mind on the present and have a healthy sense of perception.... Research has shown that regular mindfulness meditation can improve your mood, relieve stress, improve sleep, improve mental health and reduce pain. The best way to practise mindfulness meditation is joining a class online or listening to an online video. Regular practice of meditation is best, whether it’s when you’re trying to sleep, after a busy or stressful day, at your desk before a meeting or the first thing as you get out of bed If you have any questions feel free to call us on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au #meditation #mindfulmeditation #health #whittleseapodiatry #podiatry #happyhealthycomfortable See more

17.01.2022 It’s Foot Health Week 2020! Get Back On Track 12th - 18th October This week is all about caring for your feet and getting them back on track. Your feet can play a huge role in your physical and mental well-being! Swipe across to learn about Australians and their feet! Podiatrist are trained within the management of feet and foot health, if you are experiencing any foot related issues don’t hesitate to call us on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au... #foothealthweek2020 #FootHealthAus #getbackontrack #whittleseapodiatry #podiatry #happyhealthycomfortable See more

17.01.2022 Medical Imaging In Australia, Podiatrists have referral rights for x-ray and ultrasound examinations so that conditions such as bony fractures or neuromas can be diagnosed. When required, these scans are requested by our team at Whittlesea Foot & Ankle Clinic and assists in our commitment to establishing a correct diagnosis. ... Please ask one of our Podiatrists at your appointment if you would like more information about whether such a referral might be appropriate for you. If you have any questions regarding medical imaging, please call us on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au #whittleseapodiatry #footandankle #xray #ultrasound #medicalimaging #diagnosis #happyhealthycomfortable See more

15.01.2022 Iso Challenge A lot of us in Melbourne can be quite bored when it comes to being stuck at home due to the current restrictions. So we’ve come up with a little challenge for you! ... Tying shoe laces can be seen as a simple daily task for us. However, have you ever thought about how much time is spent doing them? Our podiatrist Tony believes he has the quickest time to do both shoes with a self-timer. We challenge you to beat his time of 5.92 seconds! Feel free to send us a video of your attempt or tag us on your post/story for us to see! Good luck! #laceupchallenge

14.01.2022 Clinic Update for Allied Health Melbourne based allied health professionals, including podiatrists, will be able to resume routine face-to-face care for all patients as of 18th October. A big shout out to all allied health professionals out there who have displayed 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. It’s been a very tough and challenging road for many practitioners and everyone should be congratulated for playing their part in the community effort. At the end of the day, we’re all in this together! If you would like to book in for an appointment with one of our podiatrists, feel free to give us a call on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au #whittleseapodiatry #whittlesea #podiatry #alliedhealth #healthcare #footcare #happyhealthycomfortable See more

12.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW Every day, about 280 Australians develop diabetes? That equals around one person every five minutes! Looking after your feet ... When you have diabetes you need to take care of your feet every day Having diabetes can increase your risk of foot ulcers and amputations Daily care can prevent serious complications Check your feet daily for changes or problems Visit a podiatrist annually for a check up or more frequently if your feet are at high risk If you have any questions about diabetes and foot care, feel free to give us a call on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au and one of our podiatrists can help you. #whittleseapodiatry #whittlesea #podiatry #diabetes #didyouknow #footcare #healthcare #happyhealthycomfortable See more

09.01.2022 Top Tip Thursday! Look after you feet! Skin and nail issues can not only affect people’s confidence but also your ability to complete activities of daily living pain free. ... There are a range of issues which podiatrists treat regularly which include but are not limited to: Cracked heels Callus Corns Warts Athletes Foot (Tinea) Long and thick nails Lifting nails Discoloured/Bruised nails Ingrown nails These issues are treated frequently by our fully qualified podiatry team to help you achieve health, happiness and comfort for a better quality of life! If you would like to book in for an appointment with one of our podiatrists, feel free to give us a call on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au #whittleseapodiatry #whittlesea #podiatry #footcare #healthcare #toptipthursday #happyfeethappylife #happyhealthycomfortable See more

08.01.2022 Special Announcement With the latest technological updates within the clinic, we are proud to announce that Online Consultations are now available at the Whittlesea Foot & Ankle Clinic. Online Consultations refers to health care delivery, or related processes (such as education), when some patients are separated by distance and information and communications technologies are used to overcome that distance. ... Consultations can be a cost effective, real-time and convenient alternative to the more traditional face-to-face way of providing healthcare, professional advice and education. It can help to remove many of the barriers currently experienced by health consumers and professionals, such as distance, time and cost, which can prevent or delay the delivery of timely and appropriate healthcare services and educational support. Due to these unprecedented times, we hope that by adding this type of service, it will help patients become happier, healthier and comfortable within their own homes! For more information about Online Consultations, please refer to our website at whittleseapodiatry.com.au or contact us on 8468 2411. #whittlesea #podiatry #onlineconsultation #telehealth #onlineservice #convenience #health #footandankle #happyhealthycomfortable

07.01.2022 Now introducing Online Consultations Our new online consultations will give our current and new patients a chance to conveniently access professional treatment and assistance in the comfort of their own home! An online consultation will be ideal for individuals experiencing foot or ankle pain. Our fully trained Podiatrists will be able to work with you to understand the history of your pain, be able to assess your current footwear, observe assessments to know how... you move and why you might be experiencing pain. Additionally, we will be able to construct a personalised treatment plan based on your needs and goals. The idea of this plan is to empower you to be in control of your pain. Many musculoskeletal conditions are multi-factorial, that is, there are many causes and it is our personalised treatment plans that address all of the causes, not just the symptoms through education and exercise prescription that deliver sustained long term results. Our online consultations will allow us to check in on the patient with pain reduction, alter daily exercises and enable us to ensure we are on the right track to keeping your feet happy, healthy and comfortable! If you have any questions regarding online consultations or would like to book in to see one of our Podiatrists, please call us on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au See more

06.01.2022 Did you know One in 200 people are affected by gout and more men than women are affected. It tends to appear in middle age but can run in families also. ... Gout generally causes sudden and severe joint pain that usually starts in the big toe. But other joints and areas around the joints can be affected, such as the ankle, foot and knee. It’s the most common type of inflammatory arthritis. Men are three times more likely to experience it when compared to women. If you are experiencing a painful big toe, feel free to give us a call on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au to see one of our podiatrists. #whittleseapodiatry #whittlesea #podiatry #footcare #healthcare #pain #gout #happyhealthycomfortable See more

01.01.2022 Top Tip Thursday! Running offers a multitude of health benefits, including improving the health of your heart, reducing the risk of chronic disease, and lowering stress, to name just a few. Any regular physical activity poses the risk of sustaining an overuse injury. These injuries result from repeated stress on certain structures of the body. ... As many of us have spent a lot of time at home with current restrictions, our bodies need to adjust to any increase in physical activity. With the improvement in weather, it can be tempting to go for that long run or suddenly increase our exercise. However, our tip is to pace yourself and don’t over do it to avoid the chance of an injury occurring. If you are in pain or suspect that an injury has occurred because of overuse, feel free to contact us on 8468 2411 or book online at whittleseapodiatry.com.au and one of our podiatrist can help you out! #whittlesea #podiatry #overuse #injury #running #exercise #toomuchtoosoon #happyhealthycomfortable See more