07 3709 1397
info@mintfootcare.com.au
143 Tingal Road, Wynnum QLD 4178
Our podiatrists at Mint Foot Care are HCF Participating Providers for the ‘More for Feet’ program. This program fully covers an eligible HCF member’s initial consultation or comprehensive service once per year without any out of pocket expenses to members who hold eligible extras cover.
The initial comprehensive consultation includes:
A hammer toe deformity causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward. This deformity can affect any toe on your foot. It most often affects the second or third toe. It usually develops over time due to arthritis, muscular imbalances, wearing ill-fitting shoes, such as tight, pointed heels. The most common causes […]
A custom Supra-Malleolar Orthotic (SMO) device with a high heel raise and forefoot lock for a 8 year old patient with sensory toe walking due to global development delay. The SMO has an extension to the toes to block flexion at the forefoot to an extent to prevent toe walking and the high heel raise […]
Pain Orthotics can help offload areas of pain and redistribute stresses acting on certain muscles or structures in your feet and legs. This will not only help with relieving pain but also allow for recovery. Rehabilitation Orthotics are a great modality to use in combination with rehabilitation as it will help you maintain correct form […]
Warts are infections of the skin that appear as raised bumps, caused by the Human Papillomavirus or HPV. There are many types of warts caused by many different types of HPV. Although most warts are not harmful, they are contagious, ugly, and on occasion – painful. Anyone can be affected by warts, but they are […]
Sesamoids are small bones connected by tendons to muscles most commonly found in the big toe. Sesamoiditis generally happens when those tendons become inflamed. This condition can be the result of overuse, strain, or trauma. High activity sports like netball or dancing, and regular wear of high heels or tight shoes are all contributing factors […]
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common reason for knee pain in developing adolescents. It is the inflammation and irritation of the area just below the knee; where the patella tendon in the knee attaches to the shinbone. It most often occurs during puberty with growth spurts, when bones, ligaments and muscles are rapidly changing. Physical activities […]
