It’s been a while since someone had a rant but I think this rant has been a long time coming. The topic for this rant is corn pads. I’m sure many podiatrists would agree with me here… WE DON’T RECOMMEND corn pads. The amount of times that a patient has come in to see me […]

I found this explanation about blisters and thought it was nice and simple like me.  It has simple diagrams to demonstrate what is happening when a blister occurs, so I would like to thank Jae, who is also known as the sleepy medical dork. 1) Skin’s made of many layers. LIKE AN ONION. 2) The […]

Do you know that 1 in 3 people over 65 in the community will have one fall every year? Falls are very common in older populations as a result of foot problems. The consequences of falls are detrimental to a person’s health. It can result in serious soft tissue injuries; bones injuries and psychological problems. […]

Following on from my blogs about lacing techniques, choosing the correct last for your foot can be very beneficial. Significantly, the following information is only relevant to joggers. Generally the average shoe is made on a semi-curved last, except in the instance of custom footwear. The last is the shape of the sole of the […]

There are around 2.6 million people who smoke in Australia. Although many people know that smoking is bad for their health, it can be very difficult to quit. The chemicals in cigarettes have been shown to affect the brain in a way that’s similar to how drugs like heroin cause addiction. Smoking has adverse effects […]