What Is Peripheral Neuropathy And How It Can Be Managed?
Peripheral Neuropathy can present as irregular sensations, such as, numbness, tingling, burning, or a feeling of ‘walking on eggshells’ Peripheral Neuropathy may not be a term you have heard before, in today’s blog we will unpack what it means and how it can be managed. What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy is described as damage to the nerves of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which are essentially all nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. This system integrates with the Central Nervous System (CNS) relaying messages to each other. We often see the effects of Peripheral Neuropathy in the extremities (fingers …
I’m attending my first Podiatry appointment, what should I expect?
The unknown of attending your first Podiatry appointment may seem daunting, but our team is here to explain exactly what will happen and hopefully ease any stress related to this appointment! After you’ve checked in with our receptionist, your Podiatrist will come to greet you and take you through to the Podiatry room. The Podiatrist will begin by discussing your medical and physical history allowing them to better understand your circumstances equating to your presentation. Following this, they will acquire in-depth details about your presenting issue. The following stages of your appointment will be dependent on your presenting issue. …
We Now Offer Swift Wart Treatment!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625799143123{padding-top: 15px !important;}”] Having trouble fighting off those stubborn warts? We now offer Swift wart treatment! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625797812275{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”] Have you got a stubborn wart on the underside of your foot? Great news! We now offer a new treatment option for warts.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625797910534{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”] AC Podiatry have recently invested in a Swift. This is the latest technology used for treating warts. It works fantastically on those stubborn long term warts or for patients with a lowered immune system where the wart virus does not respond to other treatment methods. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1625797880620{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”] How does …
Caring For Your Feet in Summer
Summer is upon us and we welcome days on the beach, family barbeques and open-toe shoes In summer our feet need more love than any other time of the year. The warmer weather can lead to an increase of sweat in our feet which can increase the risk of fungus. Below we’ve listed some helpful tips to keep your feet healthy and happy throughout summer. Prevent Fungal Infections If you are prone to sweaty feet or smelly feet, you may be more prone to fungal infections. In the warm, summer months, take more time to expose your feet, without socks, to the …
Happy New Year from the team at AC Podiatry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Is running your New Years resolution? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After the year that was 2020, we’re all ready for a new start in 2021. Many people opt to commit to health-focused resolutions at the start of a new year and exercise and running are common choices.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It is important when starting something new that you are aware of the risks that come along with it.[/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”xs:10;sm:10;md:10;lg:32″][vc_column_text] A problem that can arise from increasing your running activity is plantar heel pain (commonly referred to as “plantar fasciitis”). [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Plantar heel pain or Plantar fasciitis is defined as pain or discomfort in the bottom of the …
COVID-19 Podiatrist Update
Our podiatry practice will remain OPEN until further notice. Our highest priority is keeping our patients and staff healthy and safe through this difficult time. We have implemented some changes to our consulting processes in order to achieve this. To minimise people in the waiting area, we ask that you arrive on time (not early) and attend only with essential others- eg. carers We are increasing our hygiene practices, by using alternate practice rooms. This ensures the room is thoroughly cleaned and left empty for at least 15 minutes between appointments We have antibacterial hand gel, gloves and paper towel available for your use and are …
Andrea shows how to tape to offload a painful toenail
Sometimes an ingrown toe nail can be caused by your big toe sitting underneath your second toe and being squashed when in shoes. Sometimes it can be caused by the skin wrapping around the edge of the nail. Watch as Andrea provides a short video on how you can tape for both issues and provide some short term relief for ingrown toenail pain. …
Wart (Verrucae): Symptoms and Treatment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rainy and windy days, short days and long nights, heaters and red wine, this is winter to me. As a podiatrist though, winter also signals the onslaught of wart cases into the clinic. Whether it is a child who is doing swimming lessons at indoor locations or gym junkies taking their training indoors because of the cold weather, winter seems to be the season of warts. Warts (otherwise known as verrucae) are caused by a viral infection. The virus in question is the human papillomavirus (HPV-1) and this infection causes lesions to form on the skin and quite commonly …
