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Foot hygiene; How to Avoid the Dreaded ‘Toe Jam’
Hi there! Emily here from Hunter Podiatry Services checkin in to give you the do’s and don’ts of foot hygiene. Having healthy toe spaces is something we all take for granted- until something goes wrong! Toe jam; gross, but what actually is it? Toe jam is a non-medical term for debris in between the toes. It is usually made up…
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Lockdown stress… fractures!
Post Lockdown Stress Fractures  Lockdown has put everyone’s schedule out of whack, including their weekly fitness regime.  Whether you have taken a 3 month hiatus from the gym, or you have been bored in the house going for a 5km run every day, it’s important if you do feel foot or leg pain, to get it checked out.  Why?… A…
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The Knee Nerds
Knee – Haw partners  Howdy folks, Jas and Luke back with everything you kneed to know about your knees. See what we did there? We’ll go over a few more myths like we did a couple of weeks ago when we discussed ankles, but we’ll also highlight some important things to know about your trusty (or not so trusty) knees.…
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Quick FAQ’s about Orthoses from Gabby
Are Orthoses bad for my feet? Let’s debunk some of the claims! Short Answer: no, if used correctly.  There is a lot of information out on the internet at the moment as to whether orthotics (orthoses) weaken our muscles and will cause you all sorts of issues. There’s also a lot of information out there saying that they are magical…
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Covid-19 update
What Hunter podiatry Services are doing to ensure our community stays safe Life has changed for us all in light of the COVID-19 pandemic… Our focus here at Hunter Podiatry is keeping our community safe. Because of this, we have made some changes to the way we conduct business to keep our podiatrists, admin team and patients safe in these…
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Zero to Hero- Return to exercising injury-free
Don’t rush a good thing! With all the recent changes to our lifestyles, there are a lot of people out there who are taking up a new form of exercise for the first time, gym junkies having an enforced break from their second home and waiting (impatiently) for them to re-open or people beginning to exercise for the first time…
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PODIATRY ONLINE (telehealth)
WHAT IS ONLINE PODIATRY?? Podiatry consultation via video conference on your computer or phone in isolation/at home In this uncertain time, we are looking for ways to bring health care to you. We have all been advised by our government to stay at home except for necessary exercise, shopping and medical appointments. Lower-limb pain will not take a break in…
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Gym and podiatry- BABY COWS (calves)
  PODIATRY AT THE GYM- CALF RAISES Feet and legs form the foundations of the human body. So we podiatrists are pretty important people haha! The feet are the first and only point of contact with the ground and are what keep us walking, running, jumping and landing. One of the main exercises we tend to prescribe to people is…
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