Tripod Foot Control: Refining the Foundations If January's exercise was about waking the foot up again, February is about teaching it to hold its shape. In the clinic lately, I’ve been seeing plenty of people who are trying hard with their exercises — sometimes even doing more than I’ve recommended — but not always getting […]
A Simple Toe Exercise to Help Your Feet Work Better After the Christmas break, it’s very common for people to notice their feet feel a bit stiff, tired, or just not quite right. Changes in routine, spending more time barefoot or in less supportive footwear, and then suddenly returning to work or regular activity can […]
Over the course of the year, we’ve shared a range of practical exercises and educational tips to help you look after your feet, stay active, and manage common aches and pains. This page brings everything together in one place, so you can easily revisit any of the exercises or topics that might be helpful for […]
If you’ve been dealing with tight calves, tired legs when walking, or heel and arch discomfort, the problem may not be just your calves.A small but important muscle at the front of your shin — the tibialis anterior — plays a big role in how efficiently your lower leg works. When this muscle gets weak […]
🎥 Watch First: Build Stronger Calves, Move Better Before we get into the details, check out this short video I recorded — inspired by meeting Olympic gold medallist Stephen Bradbury at a recent Redlands Chamber of Commerce breakfast. In it, I share how his story of perseverance relates to our own health, and how something […]
🦶How Good Is Your Balance? Balance isn’t just about avoiding falls — it plays a huge role in foot health. Poor balance can contribute to heel pain, ankle sprains, and aching arches, and I see it affecting people of all ages in the clinic. 🎥 Watch the video below to learn:✔ A quick 10-second balance […]
Play Video Do you often feel that nagging ache, tightness, or soreness in the arch or heel of your foot? Perhaps you're on your feet all day, or maybe you're just looking for a simple way to relax and give your feet some well-deserved self-care. Foot discomfort can really slow you down, but even if […]
Play Video Introduction: The Hidden Importance of Your Shoes Hi everyone! As a podiatrist, I often hear from patients experiencing foot pain or problems that could actually be solved by looking at something very simple: their shoes. We all have that favorite pair, don't we? But knowing when to let them go is crucial for […]
Play Video What brand of running shoe should I be buying for my feet? That's a question I get asked regularly by patients, which brand of shoe should I be buying. Just picking a brand of shoes like Adidas, Asics, Nike and saying that that's going to be a good shoe for you, it's not […]
Play Video We're coming to the end of September and I thought this is a great time of the year for us to get in and to give our shoes a health check. I know for myself I'm starting to get out and exercise a little bit more, the days are getting longer and warmer. […]
Understanding Post-Exercise Pain: What's Normal and When to Seek Help In this blog I want to cover if it is normal to experience pain after exercise? Is Post-Exercise Pain Normal? The short answer is yes. It's normal to feel a bit of soreness or discomfort after exercising, especially if you haven't exercised in a while […]
Does your child have heel pain? Does your child complain of pain in their heels when they play sports or run? Do they finish their games limping, or even worse not playing sport at all? Children's heel pain is common and can be very frustrating. It can make it hard for them to play sports […]
Play Video "Exercise To Die Young As Late As Possible" This was the title of my favourite presentation from the podiatry conference I attended at the end February. And I want to share the takeaway tips with you. We all know that we need to exercise to keep us healthy as we get older. And […]
Play Video Christmas is just around the corner and I know that in January we are going have our patients coming into the clinic having developed pain in their feet over the holiday period. All that extra standing, walking and activity that you can do over the christmas break can put extra load on your […]
Play Video Discovering the Benefits of Orthotics: A Step Towards Happy and Healthy Feet Do you often find yourself with tired and achy feet at the end of a long day? Whether it's from hours at work, a shopping spree, or keeping up with the kids, foot discomfort can be a common issue. If […]
Play Video Feetology Owner and Founder Mark Caldwell was invited to be a guest on the Podiatry Legends Podcast hosted by Tyson Franklin. In this video Mark shares why he became a podiatrist, why he started Feetology, where the name Feetology came from, working with your life partner and many other topics.
Play Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUVCTaHZQMs Did you know spring cleaning can be dangerous? [Video Transcript] Hi, I'm Mark from fetology podiatry Centre. This time of year, we're often getting out there and we're doing a little bit of extra exercise and activity while we're cleaning our house inside and out. I've got a patient that I'm treating […]
Play Video Have you been told to cut a "V"in your ingrown toenail or to cut the nails straight across to stop your ingrown - these are 2 of the most common myths about fixing your problem. Myth 1 Cutting a V in the tip of your nail is not going to relieve the pressure […]
Play Video Did you know that our podiatrists can play a vital role in alleviating back pain? Let's dive into how our expert podiatrists can help you find relief and improve your overall well-being. Everyone's feet and the way they walk are unique. Some common issues related to walking patterns include when your feet roll […]
Play Video Have you ever wondered why they give you this extra little piece to go in your shoes when you buy a new pair? Some shoes are supplied with extra insoles to fit in your shoes - it may be full length, or just a forefoot filler or both. So why do they do […]
Three of the most common causes of footwear pain in winter include bunions, ingrown toenails and Morton's Neuromas Do you sometimes experience pain in the front part of your feet when you put your shoes on? It could be caused by conditions like bunions, ingrown toenails, or Morton's Neuromas. Closed-in shoes, which are commonly worn, […]
Do you ever experience foot pain? Did you know that the way your feet are positioned can be a cause of foot pain? It's true! In this blog, we're going to talk about foot posture and how it can affect your feet. Don't worry, we'll keep it easy to understand Why Does Foot Posture Matter? […]
Does your child have heel pain? Do your kids complain of pain in their heels when they play sports or run? Do they finish their games limping, or even worse not playing sport at all? Heel pain in children is common and can be very frustrating. It can make it hard for them to play […]
Play Video Heel Pain can be a real drag - taking all the enjoyment out of life. Watch Mark and Sakina talk about things that you shouldn't be doing if you have heel pain. Need help, check out our www.feetology.com.au/heelpain or call us on 3820 6326. Transcript - Hey Sakina, how about we talk about […]
Play Video Feetology Podiatrist and owner Mark went to visit Tamara from Flow Pilates in Victoria Point to find out a little more about how Pilates can help your feet - along with the rest of your body. Watch the video above or read on for a transcript. Transcript - [Mark] Hi, it's Mark […]
Play Video This is the time of year when people are making good on their New Year resolutions. For some folk that is getting back into running. Mark had a patient in recently who made the number 1 mistake when taking running on for exercise, running in a non running shoe. Watch on to find […]
Play Video We are always looking at ways that we can improve our treatments for our patients which has brought us to upgrade our shockwave to a Dolorclast unit. We trialed one and compared it to our old machine, and our patients loved it! It follows that we now have one in the clinic permanently. Shockwave […]
Play Video Are you currently experiencing any heel pain and finding that it's limiting your activity levels? This month at Feetology we are letting our followers in on the best tips and tricks to help get over your heel pain. Arch Rolling Arch rolling can help relieve the tired sore muscles that are contributing […]
Even Podiatrists Get Heel Pain! - Part 2 In this post, David covers the steps that he took to get on top of his heel pain. This is what he did for treatment. This is the 2nd post of a 2 part series on how our Podiatrist David conquered his heel pain. To see the […]