13 Sep What causes callous? What is the cause of that hard skin, callous under your feet? Why does it always come back? One of the most common questions that we get as Podiatrists is, "Why does the hard skin (callous) always come back", and "is there a way to get rid of it permanently?" To answer, there can be numerous factors that cause that dry and hard skin under your feet. The technical term for it is hyperkeratosis, and it is usually the bodies natural response to a stimulus such as: Pressure Infection Irritants
What is the cause of that hard skin, callous under your feet? Why does it always come back? One of the most common questions that we get as Podiatrists is, "Why does the hard skin (callous) always come back", and "is there a way to get rid of it permanently?" To answer, there can be numerous factors that cause that dry and hard skin under your feet. The technical term for it is hyperkeratosis, and it is usually the bodies natural response to a stimulus such as: Pressure Infection Irritants
30 Aug New Partnership and Sponsorship update Exciting new sponsorship and partnership engagement! We are pleased to announce that we have agreed to a three year deal with both the Oakleigh Cricket and Oakleigh Netball clubs, to sponsor and support their ongoing success in their associated leagues. This partnership is a stepping stone to our ongoing support and commitment of the greater Oakleigh region. As the seasons for the respective clubs progress and start, we will keep you updated! Oakleigh Cricket and Netball club details: P:
Exciting new sponsorship and partnership engagement! We are pleased to announce that we have agreed to a three year deal with both the Oakleigh Cricket and Oakleigh Netball clubs, to sponsor and support their ongoing success in their associated leagues. This partnership is a stepping stone to our ongoing support and commitment of the greater Oakleigh region. As the seasons for the respective clubs progress and start, we will keep you updated! Oakleigh Cricket and Netball club details: P:
18 Aug Tingling? Numbness? Pain? Morton's Neuroma Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition in which compression of nerves occurs between the metatarsals (bones before the toes). It is the most common neuroma in the foot and tends to occur between the third/fourth metatarsal heads. Statistically it affects women more often than men and is seen in approximately 10% of population. Symptoms · Burning, tingling or numbing sensation in the forefoot · Sharp stabbing pain · Feeling of walking on marbles
Morton's Neuroma Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition in which compression of nerves occurs between the metatarsals (bones before the toes). It is the most common neuroma in the foot and tends to occur between the third/fourth metatarsal heads. Statistically it affects women more often than men and is seen in approximately 10% of population. Symptoms · Burning, tingling or numbing sensation in the forefoot · Sharp stabbing pain · Feeling of walking on marbles