Today’s podcast will dive into an issue that may not have been at the top of many people’s agendas for quite some time (thanks to Covid). High heels…  Given this year’s Foot Health Week seeks to champion podiatrists and the difference they make, our host Hayley Uden asks guests Alysha Ferwerda and Melissa Zacharia to give us the lowdown on high heels. How can people wear heels AND support their foot health at the same time. Is it even possible? This podcast was brought to you with thanks to our Foot Health Week partner, Bared Footwear ..read more

The following podcast contains themes which may be disturbing to some listeners and/or may not be suitable for young audiences. Listener discretion is advised. In this fascinating episode we dive deep into the world of Forensic Podiatry to hear about real life criminal cases, what’s involved in forensic podiatry analysis and how to explore this career path. Join the APodA as we speak with Dr Paul Bennett, a well-known forensic podiatrist who uses his skills to provide evidence in criminal law cases and trials, of which he has worked on over 36 major crimes and counting ..read more

In this episode we are talking about a disability and development organisation called Motivation Australia, and the role podiatry has in the kind of work being done.  This not for profit runs life saving and life changing projects in developing countries to strengthen locally led sustainable health, disability, rehabilitation and assistive technology sectors.  Join the APodA for our recent conversation with Motivation Australia’s Clinical Project Officer, Tom Fitzpatrick and Surgical Ward Nurse, Roselyn Mataki Solowara who shares her experiences of working as a registered nurse at th ..read more

Back to school shoe shopping can be overwhelming and confusing so join us for this special Back-to-School episode as we cover everything parents need to know before hitting the shops. Podiatrist, Hayley Uden and Phil Scala from Colorado chat all things school shoes to better understand why school shoes matter so much for growing feet and how to get it right. We hear their top tips to help guarantee you pick the perfect pair of school shoes – and leave with happy children who are comfortable in their new school shoes ..read more

Presented by: Dr Alicia James When: Wednesday 28 November, 2018 Intoeing is a common reason for presentation to a Paediatric clinician, parents are typically very concerned with the aesthetics of their child’s gait pattern and plagued with thoughts of significant arthridities and physical limitations occurring later in life. Whilst the ‘gait pattern’ is the primary concern, it is only the ‘symptom’ of a diagnosis that needs to be made. This Podcast will discuss the requirements of a thorough assessment, potential diagnoses, the potential management options and…. lack of management options ..read more

The APodA has updated its infection control guidelines to help members understand the latest insights in this often complex space. Join our APodA President Ainslie Davies and our Infection Control Consultant Brenda Tonkin as we discussed why we have the APodA infection control resources, an overview of the changes, what is likely to need amendments in the future and how these recourses will give you peace of mind. IC guidelines will be available for members early 2022 ..read more

For those diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) it can be a debilitating and exhaustive condition. There are no definitive ‘tests’ for CRPS and a patient’s doctor has to exclude a number of other conditions that may appear similar before reaching the diagnoses. Join the APodA as we learn more about CRPS with Sports Physician and Chief Medical Officer for St Kilda AFLW, Dr Leesa Huguenin ..read more

The APodA invited Dr Tom Walsh and Dr Simon Sweeney to help us navigate this interesting topic. Join us while we learn more on how the PhD process works and what it involves ..read more

“… podiatrists are expensive, AND they just cut toenails” … “didn’t you know? a GP can do everything a Podiatrist does”. There are so many myths about what podiatrists do, that the APodA decided it was time for some myth busting with podiatrists Fran Henshaw and Charlotte Bodell in this special Foot Health Week 2020 episode.  Podiatrists are the experts when it comes to lower limb health. That means they’re experts in helping with toe or foot discomfort, ankle or shin pain. It means they’re the experts in lower limb skin or nail complaints, or how your trainers are slowing you down at the ..read more

Up to 50% of residents in aged care homes are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. These figures are somewhat less in the community, but older people living in their own home, in a retirement community or serviced apartment remain at risk of an inadequate intake. This may seem a slightly left-of-centre topic to be discussing on a podcast developed for podiatrists, after all nutrition in older patients isn’t necessarily about feet. It is however - linked to the overall health and well-being of the patient’s podiatrists see and that, as we know is important to everyone …  Join the APod ..read more