·    Myotherapy

Myotherapist’s use their anatomical knowledge combined with their palpatory skills to treat soft tissue which cause pain &/ or affect movement.

Treatments incorporate a combination of Western science and Eastern medicine practice techniques which include:

·    Deep tissue therapy
·    Trigger point therapy
·    Myofascial release
·    Pain management advice
·    Myofascial dry needling
·    Chinese cupping

Common conditions treated by myotherapy:

· Muscle strains/sprains
·    Overuse injuries
·    Neck and back pain
·    Chronic pain
·    Joint pain

My focus is on providing optimal care and management for muscle dysfunction, while offering personal understanding and practical pain management advice.

Appointments can be made by ringing  5223 1531

Rebecca is a member of the Institute of Regisitered Myotherapist in Australia

Updated: 9:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Posted: 12:06 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010

Obese children are at increased risk for leg and foot injuries, a new study finds.

Researchers looked at 23,000 children, ages 3 to 14. The one-sixth of the children who were obese had more leg, foot and ankle injuries than healthy weight children.

The study appears in the April issue of the journal Pediatrics.

“These findings are strongly troubling to those of us in the podiatry community. In addition to obesity causing injury and growth plate inflammation, children with existing foot ailments who have not been evaluated and treated by a medical specialist, such as a podiatrist, have a much greater tendency to avoid exercise altogether,” Ronald D. Jensen, president of the American Podiatric Medical Association, said in a news release.

“Inactivity is a major factor in developing obesity. For these reasons, it is important that parents be mindful of the type of footwear they purchase for their children and make sure that any sign of foot problems and pain be evaluated by a podiatrist immediately,” he recommended.

Taken from ….HealthDay News

Recovering: Injured star Greg Inglis. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun

The swelling went down significantly post-match and scans set for tomorrow were pushed forward to yesterday morning.

They showed no ligament damage but he had some bone swelling high up in his ankle, and some pain, and won’t be able to run until at least Saturday.

Inglis was named for Sunday’s Anzac Day clash against New Zealand Warriors at Etihad Stadium, and Storm football manager Frank Ponissi said he would be given until the last minute to prove his fitness.

“He came to the club yesterday morning and any swelling he had was gone. They scanned him and there was no damage whatsoever to the ligaments,” Ponissi said.

“He did aggravate some scar tissue in the incident which was creating a bit of the pain he was feeling around the area.

“But amazingly after what looked like quite a serious incident he could be an outside chance of playing this week. Given the rate of recovery from post-game to getting the scans you couldn’t rule him out yet.”

Storm physio Kieran Morgan said Inglis’s injury was still quite tender and how he responded to treatment would determine if he played.

We here at Total Care Podiatry may have the soultion for you:

Total Comfort Orthotics

Our new range of Total Comfort orthotics are designed for the relief of aching and tired feet.
These orthotics are made to the pressure profile of your feet when either walking or standing.
They are not corrective orthotics, nor are they designed for people who have significant structural changes in their feet.
They are primarily designed for the large number of people who don’t have a painful condition, but can’t wait to get their shoes off their aching feet at the end of the day.

Many people tell us how they love wearing their Birkenstocks, crocs (or similar designed sandals) or runners, because of the support and cushioning material. This is because the foot was never designed to stand or walk on hard flat surfaces, especially for prolonged periods of time.
Our foot is designed to adapt to the ground, a great feature when we had to walk over undulating pasture, sandy beaches or rough ground. But now we stand and walk in shoes with no support over hard flat surfaces, it’s no wonder it places a lot of strain on the arch!

Our Total Comfort orthotics provide you with support, but are designed to your pressure profile and are made of material that’s soft and supportive.
We are able to design and make these orthotics using new technology and as they are not corrective, they can be made within 2-3 days and are VERY cost effective; especially if you have the appropriate private health insurance, where the cost after rebate will usually be less than $100.00.

Steps to take to recieve your Total Comfort Orthotics

As your podiatrist has discussed with you, we feel that a pair of these orthotics are suited to your specific needs

The next step is a short appointment  where we  will record your plantar pressure while walking and standing.

We will also discuss footwear / shoe options with you, so we can make your orthotics fit your lifestyle.

Using this information your orthotics are milled from an “EVA” rubber blend and then covered. They are then ready to be fitted at your next appointment.

Cost of your Total Comfort Orthotics includes both the plantar pressure analysis and issue appointments.

If this is you then please ring us for an appointment now……..03 5223 1531

April  2010

Paul Graham to speak at the Diabetes Support Group Meeting on Wednesday 14th April 2010

Paul Graham to make a presentation to Health Professionals on Wednesday 21st April 2010

June 22nd 2010

Total Care Podiatry to have a stand at the  Career Expo to be held at Deakin University – Waterfront Campus

June 29th 2010

Sibling day – Children’s free foot check – please call to book appointment.  5223 1531

July 2010

In conjuction with the Community Chemist we will be holding Diabetes health checks on Thursday 15th July at the Community Care Chemist – 18 Malop Street – Geelong  5229 5376