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Follow the links below to find information on foot care and foot conditions and diseases. For specific information about diabetes and footcare, follow the link to the Complications of Diabetes topic page below.
Updated December 2007
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Foot health and ageing
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myDr
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As our feet grow older, they naturally develop more problems.
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Jun 2007
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Foot problems - treatments
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Better Health Channel
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Feet are prone to aches and pains and a variety of problems and conditions including corns and calluses, tinea, bunions, papillomas and ingrown toenails. Most of these are easy to avoid and simple to treat.
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Mar 2007
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Corns and calluses: what you need to know
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myDr
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Our feet play an important role in getting us around. When we walk or stand, our feet carry the burden of our body weight.
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Jun 2007
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Foot conditions - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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This fact sheet lists a range of questions and answers on foot health. These questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Oct 2006
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Feet - toenail problems
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Better Health Channel
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Toenail problems tend to be more common with advancing age. Problems include ingrown toenail, fungal infection and nail deformities. Professional care from your podiatrist can improve the health of your toenails.
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Jul 2007
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Feet - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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This fact sheet lists a range of questions and answers on feet. These questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Oct 2006
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Podiatry index page
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Information for Local Medical Officers about podiatry services, including schedules of fees, fact sheets and notes for podiatrists.
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Oct 2008
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Podiatry labour force 1999
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Podiatry Labour Force 1999 presents authoritative information on the demographics and employment of registered podiatrists in Australia, and their geographic distribution.
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Jul 2002
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Podiatry labour force 2003
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report presents statistics on podiatrists in Australia. It is based on the main findings of the 2003 survey of podiatrists in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.
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Aug 2006
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Day therapy centres
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Day Therapy Centres offer physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, podiatry and other therapy services to older people in a community setting.
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Sep 2007
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Foot orthoses
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Better Health Channel
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Foot orthoses are specially designed shoe inserts that help support the feet and correct any imbalances. Some foot problems that can be successfully treated with orthoses include corns and calluses, foot ulceration, tendonitis and recurrent ankle sprain.
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Sep 2007
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Footwear for healthy feet
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Better Health Channel
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Wearing shoes that fit properly and support your feet is vital to avoid sore feet and to prevent or alleviate many common foot problems.
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Jul 2007
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Feet - relief for pain and injury
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Better Health Channel
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There are many factors that can cause foot and leg pain or injury. A critical factor is the way the foot and leg move. Podiatrists assess abnormalities in foot and leg movement - as well as techniques, surfaces and footwear - when determining causes and treatment of foot and leg pain.
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Mar 2007
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Foot odour - causes and cures
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Better Health Channel
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Foot odour is a common problem, caused by excessive perspiration and the growth of bacteria on the feet. Even the most fastidiously clean people can suffer from foot odour. There is a range of simple treatments available to address this problem.
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Jul 2007
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Foot problems - heel pain
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Better Health Channel
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The heel is a cushion of fatty tissue that protects the structures of the foot, including the heel bone, muscles and ligaments. Heel pain is a common foot complaint. Complications include plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
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Sep 2007
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Foot problems: treatment
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myDr
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A number of different products are available for the treatment of smelly feet, athlete's foot, and other foot problems such as corns, calluses, verrucae and warts.
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May 2002
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Feet: how to care for your feet
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myDr
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Foot problems such as smelly feet, athlete's foot, verrucae, corns and infected toenails can all be alleviated through good foot care.
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Oct 2003
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Posterior tibial tendon injury
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myDr
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Injury to the tibialis posterior tendon, which helps to point the foot down and in, may lead to irreversible damage if left untreated.
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Sep 2006
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Bunions
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myDr
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A bunion is a swelling, usually over the joint between the big toe and the rest of the foot. It is one of the more painful conditions to affect feet.
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May 2002
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