What type of shoes should I wear at the gym?

As we start hitting the gym more and more now that they are back up and running, it is important you have the right shoe for the right workout, whether you are lifting weights, HIIT classes or just cardio. 

The type of workout you do and frequency will generally dictate the type of shoe required to give you the best performance outcome whether you are trying to hit a PB with your squat, kilometres on the treadmill or pushing your limits in your HIIT class.

It is important to note that shoes are not designed to last forever and have a lifespan based on the activity they are designed for. Hence, if you are the type of person who uses your shoes for all your exercise activities such as at the gym and then for walking/running, the lifespan of your shoe will likely

One of the many great things about the rise of COVID-19 has been the large increase in people of all ages and abilities of fitness undertaking more physical activity than perhaps they may have done previously in 2019 prior to COVID. The sudden increase in activity can bring an increased risk of injuries and one of the simplest ways you can help reduce your risk of certain lower limb injuries is to ensure your footwear is the correct size in both length and width.

Today our podiatrist Tristan is going to go through how to ensure you have the correct fit for your shoes!

If you can, always go to a respected footwear store where they will either have you walk/run on a treadmill with a camera or on the shop floor and then choose the appropriate footwear for you whilst ensuring the correct fit.

Fit:

Length: 

Always allow for at least a thumb width

Andrew Maitland (Melbourne Podiatry Clinic) will be discussing what to look for in children’s foot/leg development and walking. We also go through the latest advice on children’s footwear and chat to the team from Paperkrane about their fun, fashionable shoes for the kids that are also good for their feet! This is a FREE WEBINAR on  WED 17th of March at 7pm.
Andrew will be joined by:
Dr Patrick Doube (Paediatrician) who will provide expert advice on what signs to look for in your children’s development
and
Zara and Kate from Paperkrane on their exciting new range of kid’s shoes.
Simply book your spot below and tune in to gain some valuable insights into children’s development and footwear!

DETAILS FOR THE FREE WEBINAR:

WHEN: 7 pm, WEDNESDAY 17th MARCH 2021
WHERE: VIA ZOOM- ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER
WHO: ANDREW MAITLAND – PODIATRIST, DR PATRICK DOUBE – PAEDIATRICIAN

This webinar is perfect for anyone who:

Wants to know more about children’s development

What signs to look

Orthotics are a very effective, simple way to help reduce the load on certain areas in the foot and leg to allow these areas to recover or improve their function. Typically orthotics will be used in combination with other therapies such as dry needling, soft tissue therapy, shockwave and exercise rehabilitation. Given that feet are required to handle significant loads due to standing and walking (let alone running), an orthotic provides a powerful way to reduce stress to the injured area and allow normal movement without pain.

However, many people have concerns with orthotics and one of the main concerns is that they will be uncomfortable, painful or feel too hard. This certainly should not be the case and our podiatrist Elyssa walks you through what you will expect when you are fitted with a new pair of orthotics.

So you’ve just received your new orthotics from your podiatrist! 
What should you expect to

Achilles tendinopathy is a common degenerative injury amongst people who are involved in running. Development of the condition can occur due to several issues including; muscle power and tendon elasticity imbalance, a sudden increase in training intensity or duration and inadequate warm-up before the completion of an explosive activity. 

There are many myths out there related to achilles tendinopathy. Some are old wives tales, some are literally from greek mythology and others are from research that over time has become outdated. So today, we take a look at 4 myths that you may have come across with achilles tendon injuries.

Myth 1: I need to completely rest my achilles

Just because an increase in load was the likely cause of your achilles pain, does not mean a complete load reduction is the answer either. In fact, using a structured strength and conditioning program to load the achilles appropriately is the gold standard in

As we enter 2021, many of our favourites have had a facelift and as such, it is time to take you through our Top 5 current running shoes for 2021! Stay tuned for another update later in the year which will focus on some of the top carbon running shoes that have been released and road-tested!

Hoka One One Bondi 7

Want to experience walking or running on a pillow?? Then look no further! The Hoka Bondi 7 is Hoka’s most cushioned road-shoe which delivers a smooth, balanced ride over any distance. 

The rocker sole on the Bondi creates a smooth transition from heel contact to toe off. It is surprisingly light, weighing only 303g (weight may vary on size) and is a great shoe for anyone with a forefoot condition requiring some offloading, the individual who walks or runs a lot wanting max cushioning or the runner who clocks up serious kilometres!

There is

I only have to look out the window to see that running has been taken by storm in Melbourne. I don’t know if it’s because it’s a great stress reliever, or whether people have found time to focus on fitness goals, or simply because it’s one of the only things we can do at the moment. But whatever the reason, it is great and I would love to shed some light on how everyone can continue to keep running once COVID-19 is behind us. 

Many people that come through the clinic suffer injuries due to training errors. Often people are either training too much, too inconsistently or not incorporating sufficient rest or recovery into their routines. I use a formula, developed by Gabbett et al, to help assist people in monitoring their training load to reduce risk of injury. This is called the acute chronic workload ratio (ACWLR). 

What is the Acute

Prizes: 1-on-1 health and wellbeing consultation with Lisa from LSSNutrition up for grabs!

If you’re in lockdown and currently feeling unhealthy, unmotivated to get moving again, and don’t know how to get back into some form of exercise, in particular walking, then we want to help you!

Ryan Luntz (Podiatrist) will be educating you on the best footwear and foot care for walking during a FREE 45 minute WEBINAR on  WED 30th Sept at 6pm.

Ryan will be joined by:

Expert Nutritionist, Lisa Stanton- Smith, who will be educating you on weight loss tips during lock down

Expert Physiotherapist, Linden Beh, (Physiotherapist) is sharing his wisdom on getting your exercise & walking regime firing on all cylinders.

Simply book your spot below and tune in to learn how you can help get your health back on track during lockdown.

BOOK YOUR SPOT FOR FREE WEBINAR

DETAILS FOR THE FREE ‘WALKING OUT OF LOCK DOWN WEBINAR

WHEN: 6pm, WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2020

WHERE: VIA ZOOM- ON YOUR PHONE OR COMPUTER

WHO: RYAN LUNTZ – PODIATRIST, LINDON BEH – PHYSIOTHERAPIST & LISA STANTON-SMITH – NUTRITIONIST

BOOK

Yes you can! You can see a podiatrist during Stage 4 restrictions.

With the Victorian Governement increasing the restrictions to control the COVID-19 outbreak, Melbourne Podiatry Clinic will remain open as an essential health service.

Currently, there are limitations to some of the conditions we can treat. For all new patients, we are offering a FREE 10 min phone conversation with one of our podiatrists to discuss your foot issue with us and offer you the best solution. Click here for more info.

We would like to remind you:

You do not need a referral from a GP to see usWe have online Telehealth appointments available if you are currently unable to to attend the clinicAnyone can access our service, even if you live > 5km away. Simply show your appointment confirmation as proof of appointment You will require a face covering the entire time you are with usIf you are symptomatic, please stay

Do you suffer from pain in the front part of your foot? Does it hurt to run or wear high heel shoes? You may be suffering a very common forefoot complaint called Morton’s neuroma.