Are your toenails fit for summer? Introducing Keryflex Nail Restoration If you have been concerned about the appearance of your toenails over summer and would like a medical solution, then Eastern Foot Care has just the thing. Introducing Keryflex Nail Restoration that restores the appearance of an individual's natural nails. Keryflex ... Read More

Our expert Dance Podiatrist, Sarah Bowling, discusses why a pre pointe assessment is an investment in your dancing longevity.   A Pre- Pointe Assessment is a very valuable way to assess the readiness of each dancer for Pointe work as well as discuss with the dancer, teacher and parents ways to improve ... Read More

I will be discussing these aspects in detail to help anyone going into a new season and looking for new basketball shoes. Before deciding on what shoes to buy, you firstly need to fit the shoe to your position: Guards: speed and agility type movements – cutting movements from side-to-side, sprinting and ... Read More

Eastern Foot Care would like to congratulate Podiatrist Nick Ryan on commencing a training position as a Surgical Registrar with the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons. Nick will be undertaking an extensive training program with the College as he embarks on the path to Fellowship. He will remain in his current capacity ... Read More

    As the football and soccer seasons kick off, players begin looking for a boot that will last the entire season, be comfortable and not increase their risk for injury. As AFL and soccer are different sports with differing positions and physical actions, the advice on what is the ... Read More

As a Dance Podiatrist I obviously have a keen eye for anything dance related, particularly when it relates to foot and ankle injury. I came across this article which surveyed injuries in 195 dancers. http://ausdance.org.au/news/article/fatigue-major-contributor-to-injury-in-australias-professional-dancers Out of the 195 dancers surveyed 97% had experienced at least one significant injury in ... Read More

The "High Ankle Sprain" - what's the deal? By Nick Ryan, Eastern Foot Care Sports Podiatrist       Major news in the AFL world this week. Geelong Captain Joel Selwood is set to undergo ankle surgery to repair an ankle syndesmosis injury following an inversion-type sprain sustained in ... Read More

  With many players having started their pre preseason campaign or having commenced their NPL season, we receive many enquiries asking for simple tips and advice when it comes to selecting the right soccer boot. Whether you are young or old, everyone needs help selecting a ... Read More

      The plantar plate is a fibrocartilaginous tissue which is like a non stretchy band that sits along the base of the phalanges or toe bones and protects the metatarsal heads from pressure and overextension of the toes. It is very strong and durable and also works to stabilise the ... Read More