by Brodie | Jun 17, 2025 | Blog, Blog|Conditions, Blog|Conditions|Sports injuries, Conditions|feet, feet|summer, shoes
Ingrown toenails are one of the most common—and painful—foot conditions we see here at Umina Podiatry. Whether it’s a dull ache in your big toe or a sharp sting when you put on shoes, an ingrown toenail can quickly become more than just an inconvenience. The good...
by Brodie | May 27, 2025 | Blog, Blog|Conditions, Blog|Conditions|Sports injuries, Blog|Injury, Blog|sports, Conditions|feet, Conditions|feet|Injury, Conditions|feet|Injury|sports|Sports injuries, shoes
With the Bay to Bay Running Festival approaching on 15 June, now is the perfect time to start preparing for this exciting event. Whether you’re tackling the 12km, half marathon (21.1km), or full marathon (42.2km), getting race-ready requires a mix of training,...
by Brodie | May 5, 2025 | Blog, Blog|Conditions, Blog|feet|summer, Conditions|feet, feet|summer
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show the amazing mums in our lives just how much they mean to us. While flowers and chocolates are always appreciated, why not give Mum something that’s truly relaxing, rejuvenating, and good for her health? This year, treat her to...
by Brodie | Apr 7, 2025 | Blog, Conditions|feet, Falls Prevention|Mothers Day
This month is April Falls Month – an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls and to promote the best practice fall prevention strategies. As health professionals we want to keep you upright, active, and enjoying life. You can find more...
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...