In Melbourne we are currently living a new life: ‘COVID Normal’. Coming out of harsh lockdowns has been a challenging experience for many of us. In the clinic throughout the Christmas and New Year period, we have been hearing many of our patients say “I forgot how tiring it is to socialise!” As we welcome 2021 with open arms, it’s important that we recognise how to put our ‘social battery’ on power-saving mode and how to recharge when we feel depleted.   Power saving...

Foot Health Week aims to help people get back on track by understanding their foot health and the important role of podiatrists. To celebrate our Podiatry team we have complimentary pairs of socks for all patients visiting us during this week. New research commissioned by the Australian Podiatry Association have reported a significant shift in footwear behavior as more Australians find themselves working from home in 2020, resulting in discomfort, pain, and loss of mobility. The research r...

Staying at Home and Your Body – #3   Let’s move away from the desk for a second. With gyms closed around the state, most of us have had to revamp our entire exercise routine. Along with this increased load and change in routine come some common aches and pains, particularly in the lower body. Below are some of the most common pains and pathologies that may present due to increased load and/or change in routine, as well as ways to help yourself at home!   ITB Friction ...