An achilles injury can be painful and recovery can take a long time. Today, we’re going to discuss the treatment…

Top 5 Reasons You Should Consider Bunion Surgery
What is a Bunion? Bunions, also known as hallux abductovalgus (HAV), are a progressive and complex problem resulting in a…

Why Does My Podiatrist Want to Review My Orthotics?
Key Takeaways: Orthotics are medical devices worn in shoes to support or correct the alignment of the feet, ankles, knees,…

Condition Spotlight: Rheumatoid Arthritis in Feet
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease whereby the body’s own immune system attacks the joints. In…

Exercises and Stretches for Plantar Fasciitis
First of all, if you’ve clicked on this blog post without reading our earlier post that gives a fantastic overview…

Condition Spotlight: Ankle Equinus
Ankle equinus is a condition where the ankle joint is lacking flexibility and sits in a position that is called…

Can I Have Skin Cancers on My Feet?
For those of us that live in Australia, the risk of skin cancers and melanoma are drilled into us as…

What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?
Trigger point dry needling (TPDN) is a common soft tissue therapy that we use here at Watsonia Podiatry. It is…

6 Signs That You Should See a Podiatrist
We often have patients come into the clinic saying that they have no idea what a podiatrist does or what…

Metatarsalgia: What is Causing the Pain in Your Forefoot and Toes?
Feet are funny things. They have lots of structures squeezed into a very small space relative to the rest of…

What to Expect When You Have Nail Surgery
So, your podiatrist has told you that you need to have nail surgery and you may be a little apprehensive.…

Top 5 Diabetes Foot Care Tips Leading into Winter
If you have been diagnosed with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, it is extremely important to see a…