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SKIN
Sweaty, Smelly Feet
Each foot contains 250,000 sweat glands. In one day, each foot can produce more than a 240ml of sweat! Sweat does not smell. It is the bacteria on our skin that feeds off our sweat, excreting waste which produces a strong odour. The main reason some peoples feet smell worse than others is that some people […]
Date:6 October 2, 2018 -
NAILS
Fungal Nail Infections and Treatment Options
Toenail fungus is more common than you would think. According to the Australian Podiatry Association, around 10% of the Australian adult population is affected by Onychomycosis (Tinea unguium) a common form of nail fungus, often found on the foot. These infections tend to remain in the nail if they are left untreated and can infect […]
Date:6 September 16, 2018 -
SPORTS
Cold vs Heat Therapy
Cold vs heat therapy, which one is best for your injury? Cold therapy often called cryotherapy is the use of ice. Ice should be applied immediately after an injury has occurred. Ice will numb pain, reduce inflammation and bruising of the injured area due to vasoconstriction of the blood vessels. This is most effective when done within […]
Date:6 June 5, 2018 -
SPORTS
Lower Limb Injuries in Rugby League
Rugby league is a high speed and quick change of direction game with high impact collisions. There is constant change in acceleration and deceleration, direction, pace with quick stops and starts. Due to the amount of body contact as well as high speeds of impact in tackles, injuries to the lower limbs account for over […]
Date:6 March 18, 2018 -
FOOTWEAR
Do Your Shoes Pass the Healthy Shoe Checklist?
Do Your Shoes Pass the Healthy Shoe Checklist? Footwear plays a key role in the development of foot and toe problems such as bunions, calluses, corns and plantar fasciitis. These conditions can be prevented or the progression reduced by wearing good fitting and supportive footwear. Since our feet come in all different shapes and sizes […]
Date:6 November 22, 2017 -
BONE
STRESS FRACTURES
WHAT IS A STRESS FRACTURE? A stress fracture is an incomplete crack in a bone. Stress fractures are caused by repeated stress or repetitive activity over a period, weakening the bone. Stress fractures are common in runners and athletes who participate in soccer, basketball and people who change their activities such as by trying a […]
Date:6 November 22, 2017
