Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition of the knee characterized by pain or discomfort occurring due to mechanical stress and increased pressure on the patellofemoral joint. The patellofemoral joint is the connection of our patella (knee cap) and the femur below. The patella is controlled in its movements by your quadriceps and allows you […]
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The Walking Clinic has opened in Belconnnen!
07
Jul
Jul
As of the 1st of July, 2015, The Walking Clinic has merged with Belconnen podiatry services. This has been a very exciting time for both businesses. Peter Bottrill from Beconnen Podiatry Services and Richard Lee from The Walking Clinic have been friends for many years and it is a proud time for both to be […]
29
Jun
Jun
Ingrowing toenails are a painful and common problem that can really make you miserable! Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) can be caused by many different things, such as a spike of toenail cutting into the surrounding nail skin, ill-fitting footwear, excessive sweating and improper trimming of nails. Ingrowing toe nails can affect anyone at any time, […]
Clinic Blog, Foot Care Tips, Industry Developments
Next Gen Health and Fitness Centre grand opening!
20
Jun
Jun
The Grand opening of Next Gen Health and Fitness centre is happening today. To celebrate, they are having a Next Gen Expo. They will be opening the centre so everyone can come down from 10am to 4pm and have a look at the amazing new facilities! The Walking Clinic team will be at the club offering information and […]
18
Jun
Jun
Klouds winter range of footwear is now in stock. We are very excited to have their latest range of footwear in the clinic now. The latest range of Klouds shoes are very comfortable, well made, reasonably priced and best of all orthotic friendly! Feel free to come into the clinic and try a pair on!
Clinic Blog, Foot Care Tips, Industry Developments
Information Talk at the National Museum of Australia
18
Jun
Jun
Today Ricky and Andrew spent some time talking with the tour guides at the National Museum of Australia. They were invited to talk with the tour team regarding foot health, injuries, and appropriate footwear for the job. Tour guides spend many hours on their feet and cover many kilometres a day, in most cases, on […]
09
Jun
Jun
The Walking Clinic would like to announce we are partnering with Diabetes ACT. We understand that living with diabetes takes a multidisciplinary approach to creating all of body wellness. That’s why we are so excited to work with the amazing team at Diabetes ACT. They provide a full team approach to support people living with […]
Clinic Blog, Foot Care Tips, Industry Developments
Ainslie Football Club juniors support on the 30th of May
28
May
May
This Saturday the 30th of May, our team of podiatrists will be supporting the junior Ainslie Football club players at Reid ovals. Our team will be doing their best to keep every player on the field and having fun. We will be offering strapping and assessments of players on the day. Make sure you get […]
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