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What Is Routine Podiatry Care? Routine podiatry care is all about maintaining healthy feet and preventing serious foot problems. It...

Healthy feet are essential to overall well-being, yet they are often overlooked in daily self-care routines. At My Family Podiatry, we believe your feet deserve the very best care, so we offer medical-grade pedicures (also known as Medi Pedis) as part of our services. This specialised treatment goes beyond what you’d expect from regular nail salons, providing safe and professional care for your feet and nails. Whether you’re in Brisbane or Albany Creek, a medical pedicure can

Foot pain can affect people of all ages, from children navigating growth spurts to seniors dealing with the effects of aging. Custom...

"Football" (whether you are referring to Rugby League, Rugby Union, Aussie Rules or Soccer) are all popular and beloved sports in and around Brisbane. Too often we will see a patient select a boot simply because of the colour or their friends have them. This can lead to issues! In this article, we'll explore how to select the right boot for you, common injuries orthotics can help with, and how a podiatrist can design custom football boot orthotics to address specific foot and

Choosing the right shoe can feel overwhelming with so many options available, but the key to finding the perfect fit lies in recognising...

Experiencing foot muscle strain or foot pain after gym workouts? While some soreness is expected after exercise, persistent pain should never be considered a normal part of your fitness journey. It can be a sign of poor biomechanics, overuse, or injury – issues that, if ignored, could worsen over time. In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of foot pain after gym workouts, when to seek medical advice, and how a sports podiatrist can help. We’ll also share valuable p

​​Common Mistakes to Avoid When Treating Shin Splints Shin splints is a broad umbrella term, which can involve pain at the front or sides of the shins. Most commonly, it refers to pain along the inside of your shin bone, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). MTSS can sideline even the most seasoned athletes and active individuals. While it’s common and treatable, how you manage shin splints plays a significant role in your recovery and future injury prevention

How Can a Podiatrist Help Reduce Knee Pain with Custom Orthotics? Commonly in the clinic, we encounter two major subgroups of patients presenting with knee pain: Athletic Population: Typically teenagers or active adults undertaking running and jumping sports, usually aged between 10-30 years. Older Adults: Those suffering from pain and stiffness, most commonly due to osteoarthritis, typically aged above 50. Custom foot orthotics can do more than just treat foot and ankle pain

Sports injuries are an unfortunate part of staying active, but they don’t have to keep you on the sidelines for long. Whether you’re a...

Understanding the Connection Between Weight Lifting & Foot Health Weight lifting is a physically demanding activity that places immense pressure on the feet, making weight lifting injuries a common concern for gym-goers of all experience levels. Lifters depend on their feet for stability, balance, and power transfer during exercises like squats, deadlifts, and cleans. Proper foot care is critical because any weakness or instability in the feet can negatively impact performanc

The most effective exercises for plantar fasciitis combine daily stretching (plantar fascia stretch, calf stretch, towel stretch) with progressive strengthening (calf raises with toes elevated, towel curls). Done consistently for 6 to 12 weeks, these reduce heel pain for most people. Here is the exact program we use with patients at our Albany Creek clinic. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It affects the thick band of

What is an Ingrown Toenail? An ingrown toenail, medically known as onychocryptosis, occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin. This often leads to pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. Ingrown toenails most commonly affect the big toe, but can occur on any toenail. While anyone can develop an ingrown toenail, certain factors increase the likelihood, such as wearing ill-fitting shoes, improper toenail trimming, or suffering foot trauma. Some common

Foot pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see us at My Family Podiatry . Sometimes it starts suddenly after an injury. Other times it builds slowly over weeks or months and people try to push through it, hoping it will settle on its own. That might work for some mild issues, but plenty of foot problems become harder to manage when they are ignored for too long. One of the biggest challenges with foot pain is that it can mean a lot of different things. Pain in

We all have this image in our minds: a graceful ballet dancer performing fouettés, rendering a round of applause with their effortless...

Basketball is an intense, high-impact sport that demands quick movements, jumps, and sudden changes in direction. These physical demands...

What are Custom Orthotics Custom orthotics are specially designed shoe inserts made to fit your feet. They provide support, reduce pain,...

Who is a Sports Podiatrist? A sports podiatrist is a healthcare professional who specialises in treating and preventing injuries related...

There are few things worse than watching your child struggle with knee pain, especially if it is preventing them from playing the sports...

At My Family Podiatry, we understand the discomfort and inconvenience tinea infections, or athlete's foot, can cause. It's a common...

With over 5 million TikTok views on the hashtag #barefoottraining, the reported benefits of this craze are extensive. But let's be...