Podiatrist Adelaide | Podiatry Clinic & Foot Specialist in Woodville, Burnside

Spring is here. Summer is around the corner. And that means sandals & thongs become the footwear of choice. But have you checked your toenails? Do you have a toenail that just doesn’t look right? Do you have a nail that looks a little yellow or has become a little thicker than the other nails?  Well don’t ignore it, you may have  Onychomycosis  – the medical term for a fungal nail infection. You may think it’s only a minor issue but this infection has the potential to spread throughout the whole nail, spread to the rest of your nails & even spread to other family members. How did I get it?  Fungal nail infections are caused by the same bug that causes tinea. And these infections are easily “picked up”. You will most commonly contract them from places such as public pools & showers at hotels. You may have it because a family member has a fungal infection. You can also contract it visiting some nail/beauty salons if they are not using sterile equipment. And lastly, y

Research suggests that Podiatrists are more in demand now than ever before because of the rapidly aging population around us. Foot disorders are found to be the most widespread and yet most neglected health problems that have been affecting the people of the country. What kind of conditions do podiatrists treat? As many of us are aware, Podiatry clinic treats any and every condition of the feet, such as the following: • Injuries to bones (including fractures), tendons and soft tissue • Foot problems resulting from illness such as diabetes, arthritis, AIDS, and cardiovascular diseases • Bacterial and fungal infections • Skin and nail disorders • Benign and cancerous tumours • Congenital and acquired foot deformities Scope of Service Podiatry Services provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all conditions affecting the feet and the lower limbs. Experienced and accredited podiatrists are dedicated to helping patients achieve goo