Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition where a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually the legs. This condition is not life-threatening UNLESS a small piece of the clot (called an embolus) breaks off, travels in the bloodstream and [...]
EXCITING NEWS Are you unable to make an appointment because you get home too late from work or because the kids have afternoon sport? We have solved the problem for you! Riverside Podiatry offers late appointments so your feet can be happy again! . Our new opening hours are: M 10am-8pm T 8am-8pm [...]
Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) Is it really a fungal nail infection (onychomycosis)? Fungal nail infections are characterized by thickening and/or discolorations (yellow, brown or white) of the nails. The nail may become brittle or crumble when trimmed and there may be a lifting of the nail from the nail bed. They are [...]
Meet Rachel Crow Our new podiatrist! Another podiatrist to make a fierce team of 3. Rachel’s first introduction to podiatry was when she was a little girl, where she would give her grandparents toenail care and foot rubs for pocket money. Some years later, after finishing school, she went on to study [...]
Orthotics (Orthoses) Foot orthotics are specialised shoe inserts designed to support the natural shape of the foot, align the ankle and improve posture and overall foot function. Orthotics are suitable for people of all ages (infants to the elderly) with a variety of foot or lower limb problems. Its important to speak to a [...]
Our Podiatry practice will remain open until further notice. Our highest priority, is keeping you and our staff healthy and safe through this difficult time. We have implemented some changes to our consulting process in order to achieve this. We appreciate you taking the time to read through the [...]
Riverside Podiatry is excited to announce that we are now offering 3D scanning for our custom orthotics. This small camera operated device is the latest technology for making custom orthotics. Our podiatrists pride themselves on their accuracy and precision when prescribing custom orthotics for their patients. In upholding these [...]
If you have diabetes, it’s crucial to regularly have your feet checked by a podiatrist. This week our Podiatrist Brad Moodie presented a lecture for GPs and Allied Health Practitioners of the Reliance GP Superclinic. The lecture focused on a terrible potential outcome of diabetes—Charcot Neuroarthropathy. This condition causes [...]
Following on from the Diabetes week back in July, our podiatrists teamed up with Eat Sense Dieticians and Conveniently Active Exercise Physiology to deliver a power multidisciplinary education event for the general public on Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes affects 1.2million (6%) adult Australians1 and if not managed well has the potential to significantly [...]
