by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Feb 16, 2022 | Conditions|feet
What is a Plantar Wart? Warts or Verrucas – commonly referred to on the feet as plantar warts or verruca pedis, are caused by a common virus that can be very painful on the sole of the foot. The virus is a benign type of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The HPV... 
by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Jan 14, 2022 | Conditions|feet
How To Treat Cracked Heels How to treat cracked heels is a common question at this time of year. You might have been on holidays or getting around in sandals, thongs or bare feet due to the warmer weather. Heel cracks are something we are all prone to, but some... 
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 | Sep 23, 2021 | Blog|feet|summer, childrens feet|Conditions|feet|football|Injury|Netball|sports|Sports injuries, Conditions|feet
Love Your Feet and… Foot Health Week is a nationally recognised health awareness campaign run annually in October promoting good foot health and the important role podiatrists play in keeping Australians pain-free and moving. Our 2021 Foot Health Week campaign... 
by dwight@uminapodiatry.com.au | Aug 7, 2020 | Conditions|feet
Foot Pain and COVID-19 There has been a lot of confusion around symptoms caused by coronavirus, and determining if you have a common cold, normal winter flu, hay fever from the wattle flowers – which seem to have come early in some places, or if it’s COVID-19 and you...