Information for General Practitioners
This page contains the basic information you may require, to refer to us. Key Points Same day or next day appointments Bulk billing subsequent EPCs Available in [...]
Helpful hints for your first visit to a Podiatrist
Is this your first time seeing a podiatrist? Well, there is no need to worry! Here at Riverside Podiatry we are all about patient wellness, so our podiatrists will work hard to have you [...]
Hallux limitus
Hallux Limitus, What a pain in the big toe joint!? Hallu..what? no, it’s not the name of an ancient Roman centurion! it’s a medical term for a restriction in the joint that [...]
Tinea Pedis
Tinea Pedis What is Tinea Pedis (AKA. Athletes Foot)? Foot infection effecting the skin due to a dermatophyte fungus. (Meaning fungus growing on the skin) The most common area to grow a [...]
Corns & Callus
Corns & Callus Callus and corns develop as a result of abnormal mechanical stresses. These mechanical stresses can result from both extrinsic (footwear, high activity load, sock seams, walking barefoot) and intrinsic [...]
Dry Needling
Dry Needling What is dry needling?Dry needling is a treatment technique whereby a sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle to assist with [...]
Caring for your diabetic feet
Caring for your diabetic feet According to Diabetes Australia, on any given day, approximately 280 Australians will develop diabetes. That’s one person every five minutes. What makes this statistic every more confronting is every [...]