I don’t like how my toenails look – what are my options?Brindabella Podiatry offers multiple solutions for improving the health and appearance of your toenails. I don’t like the colour and/or texture of my nailNails can change colour and sometimes thicken if they are exposed to a fungal infection or trauma. KeryFlex is a service we provide where a sterile prosthetic nail is created to sit over the affected nail to create a realistic, aesthetically pleasing nail that can be painted. Click HERE for more information and to book a KeryFlex appointment. We also provide assessment of fungal nail infections. If your nail/s has an infection we provide ongoing treatment

Both conditions describe inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that connects from your heel to the base of your toes. It helps hold the arch of your foot up and absorb shock as you walk or run. The plantar fascia can become painful for a range of reasons. These can include: Having low-arch or high-arch feet Wearing unsupportive footwear Suddenly increasing activity such as going to the gym or starting a sport Trauma to the area Hormonal conditions such as thyroid problems or menopause Being overweight Connective tissue conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis When this tissue gets inflamed it causes pain that ranges

BUNIONS A  bunion or  HALLUX ABDUCTO-VALGUS (HAV)  is a malalignment of the base of the big toe. This causes the tip of the big toe travel towards the little toes which causes the bone to stick out. Often people think of this bump as extra bone in the area. This can also occur in the 5th or little toe which is called a tailors bunion or “bunnionette”. Research has suggested that the below could be the cause or contributor to the condition:– Footwear- poorly fitting– Female gender– Familial- previous family history– Pronation– Secondary to other joint diseases- Rheumatoid arthritis– Muscle imbalances– Previous surgery in the area– The Shape of the

What Do I look For In A Shoe? Let’s face it: shoes are what’s between you and the ground for hours every day. The most common types of shoes patients ask about include joggers, high heels, work shoes, thongs, and slides. What makes a good jogger? A fasting mechanism that holds your foot securely in the shoe. This could be lacing, lacing with a zip, elastic, or Velcro. Support for your midfoot. When you bend the shoe, you want the crease to be at the ball of the foot, not in the middle of the shoe. This means the shoe is giving you more support through your arch. A firm

Remember: it is always safer to know your risk status for diabetic foot complications. All types of diabetes can cause complications to your feet over time. Regular diabetes assessments with your podiatrist are effective preventative care to ensure future foot health. Types of diabetes include: –        Type 1 –        Type 2 –        Gestational –        Insulin resistance (pre-diabetes) Podiatrists play an important role in the team of health professionals who manage diabetes. Anyone with any type of diabetes benefit from diabetic foot assessments. They provide baseline values for future comparison and allow us to track foot health progression over time. Diabetes and high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) begins to decrease the blood flow and nerve health

Apple cider vinegar has become a “cure-all” over the last few years for everything from diabetes management to acne to heartburn. But what about when used for your feet? Apple cider vinegar has antimicrobial properties from the active ingredient of acetic acid. Apple cider has a stronger acetic acid concentration than other vinegars, whilst still being gentle on the skin. Regular soaking of feet in apple cider vinegar can help reduce odour, calm itching, and soften and hydrate the skin For fungal infections such as athlete’s foot (tinea) or fungal nails, a regular regime of soaking the feet in apple cider vinegar has been shown to cause infections to clear