Painful Game-Changers Netball season has kicked off for most competitions, and we are now spending time each week either playing netball or cheering our loved ones on from the sidelines. Netball is a dynamic and exhilarating sport that requires agility, coordination, and teamwork. However, like any physical activity, it comes with risks, and injuries are an unfortunate aspect of the game. Understanding how to prevent and manage common netball injuries is crucial for players, coaches, parents and anyone involved in the sport. In this blog post, I have summarised the most common lower limb injur ..read more

Corns & Calluses 101: What You Need to Know Corns and calluses may seem like minor nuisances, but for some, they can be very painful and seriously impact one's day. These hardened patches of skin, known as “hyperkeratosis”, develop in response to repeated friction or pressure. A corn is a defined area of hyperkeratosis resulting from localised pressure. Whereas, a callus is a broad thickening of the skin over a larger area, often found on weight-bearing areas like the soles of the feet. Types of Corns Five different types of corns can develop on the feet: Hard Corns (Heloma Durum): A ..read more

Start your day off without heel pain From 01 - 30 November 2023, Blackwood Podiatry is pleased to offer 30% off heel pain consultations to new patients at our practice. This promotion is ideal for those people who suffer from at least one of the following symptoms: heel pain first thing in the morning after getting out of bed and taking the first few steps of the day; heel pain triggered by periods of standing; heel pain when getting up out of a chair after sitting for a period; heel pain that stops you from participating in exercise / physical activity; or heel pain that impedes any ..read more

Step up your game with our foot health advice In soccer, the feet are undoubtedly the most crucial body part. Players rely heavily on their feet to control the ball, execute precise passes, take powerful shots, and maintain balance on the field. The significance of foot health in soccer cannot be overstated. Our team at Blackwood Podiatry has a special interest in soccer and we have developed a number of soccer resources to help keep your feet healthy. Please feel free download and share these game-changing tips with your club and teammates.       ..read more

Hello 2024! “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called ”Opportunity” and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” — Edith Lovejoy Pierce    As we bid farewell to 2023 and embrace the new year, many of us will enthusiastically dive into a New Year's Resolution.  A recent survey conducted by Finder asked Australians about their 2024 New Year's Resolutions.  Their research revealed that 73% of Australians have set a New Year's resolution for 2024. Women (79%) are more likely than men (66%) to set goals fo ..read more

Wondering Soles Recently, my family and I were lucky enough to spend a month travelling around Italy, Spain, France & England. As a podiatrist, my foot health was always a priority before, during and after our trip. We averaged 20,000 steps per day, so our feet certainly put in the hard yards during the month we were away! Being on the move and exploring new places can be exhilarating, but it can also take a toll on your feet if not adequately cared for. Given our recent experience, I wanted to share my top foot health tips and tricks for those planning a holiday - whether it be a lazy bre ..read more

30% Off for New Paediatric Patients From 01 - 30 September 2023, Blackwood Podiatry is pleased to offer 30% off new patient consultation fees for new paediatric patients at our practice. This promotion is ideal for children with one of the following lower limb issues: growing pains heel pain knee pain ingrown toenails warts and other foot lesions delays in walking toe walking in-toeing out-toeing footwear assessment & advice A new patient assessment at Blackwood Podiatry includes: A complete history of your child’s foot issue; Physical examination of their feet &a ..read more

Gap-Free (or Low-Cost) Custom-Made Orthoses From 01 -31 August 2023, gap-free (or low-cost) custom-made orthoses are available to new private patients with health insurance that covers podiatry and orthotic therapy. To qualify for GAP-FREE (or LOW-COST) custom-made orthoses, you must meet the following terms and conditions: You must be a new private patient** and attend an initial consultation at Blackwood Podiatry between 01 August and 31 August 2023. If your podiatrist prescribes custom-made orthoses, you must collect your new devices by 31 September 2023. Your health fund must pay a m ..read more

I’ve always hated warts … but they grow on you! Sorry, I've opened with a corny joke!   But on topic, warts and corns are lesions on the feet that people often mix up. Sometimes we have patients who have been self-treating their "corn" at home, only to discover when they come into our clinic that they have a plantar wart (or vice versa). In today's blog, I will tell you everything you need to know about plantar warts, officially known as Verruca Pedis. What is a Plantar Wart (Verruca Pedis)? A plantar wart is a bumpy growth on the bottom of the foot caused by a Human Papill ..read more

20% Off for New Patients From 01 - 30 April 2023, Blackwood Podiatry is pleased to offer 20% off heel pain consultations to new patients at our practice. This promotion is ideal for those people who suffer from at least one of the following symptoms: heel pain first thing in the morning after getting out of bed and taking the first few steps of the day; heel pain triggered by periods of standing; heel pain when getting up out of a chair after sitting for a period; heel pain that stops you from participating in exercise / physical activity; or heel pain that impedes any daily activiti ..read more