by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog
Help your feet to keep you fit Getting fit but worried about your feet? If you’re heading the the gym or starting a training program you have probably been told all about the time commitment and the costs, and maybe you have established some real goals to achieve. You...
by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Nov 19, 2021 | Conditions|feet
Your feet are the structures furthest from your heart, so the blood has to flow furthest to reach your toes. It is possible that there may be narrowing or even blockages in the arteries supplying your feet. Identifying blood flow problems early can help you get the...
by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Oct 26, 2021 | Conditions|feet, feet|summer, Uncategorized
After seeing people with suspect lesions Jolene Meany wanted to check for skin cancers on feet. She has carried out some special training and attended courses in the use of the Dermatoscope. This is a device which is designed to magnify and examine the skin surface....
by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Oct 22, 2021 | Conditions|feet|Injury|sports|Sports injuries, feet|summer
What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail can occur when the hard nail plate causes a wound in the soft flesh around the nail. It’s like a splinter of nail, and usually starts at the front edge of the nail. They can be very painful and bleed or become...
by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Sep 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Help us celebrate our 40th Birthday In 1981 Umina Podiatry opened for business in a rented room adjacent to a Vet in West Street. Since that time we have seen a long list of podiatrists who have worked in the business, along with fantastic support staff on the front...