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Essendon Foot Clinic was established in 1986 in Fletcher Street Essendon by Bernard Comerford as a single-practitioner operation.

Nearly 4 decades later the clinic remains as one of the oldest Podiatry Clinics of its type in the North and Western Suburbs of Melbourne. The podiatrists and staff of Essendon Foot Clinic are dedicated to employing evidence based medicine and up-to-date research to deliver exceptional foot and ankle care to everybody from children to adults. Please email the clinic at admin@essendonfootclinic.com.au or book online at https://essendonfootclinic.bookings.pracsuite.com/

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to everyone from Essendon Foot Clinic!

Our staff are enjoying some much deserved time off and will return on January 6th

18/05/2020

In relation to our recent posts regarding calf strength and calf raises we thought we would share this Calf Raise App by Kim Hebert-Losier. It is an excellent tool to measure calf raise performance from your own iPhone or iPad and is designed by physiotherapists and sports scientists.

The app allows you to perform a Calf Raise/Heel raise test which is often used in clinical practice. It enables the assessment of your calf strength and endurance and involves going up and down on your toes as many times as you can. It can assist in detecting differences between left and right, as well as injury deficits.

It also:
•Provides a metronome to assist with pacing.
•Measures power and work with an external load by simply entering your additional load used to test strength over endurance.
•Tracks the path of your heel raise via a circle placed on your heel as seen in the image above to get your total and peak height.

01/05/2020

Have you been exercising during isolation?

During these unprecedented times, it is important to keep moving, stay positive, be happy and show kindness to those around us.

With gym facilities currently closed and sport put on hold, many of us have increased our walking/running and have transitioned to at-home exercise programs.

It is important to take caution when increasing your exercise loads. If you are unsure where to begin or if you start experiencing pain, it is important to seek advice from a relevant health professional.

If you are experiencing any pain in your foot or ankle please call the clinic on (03) 9379 9224 today to book an appointment with one of our Podiatrists.

28/04/2020

How many can you do?

The single-leg heel raise test is often used in clinical practice to assess the strength and endurance of plantar flexors (i.e. calf muscles).

The normative values displayed in the table above are based on single-leg heel raises performed to fatigue on a 10 degree incline. Heel raises were paced by a metronome at 60bpm with the heel lifting on the first beat and lowering on the second.

It is importance to remember that s*x, age, BMI and activity levels will influence an individual’s result. There is no MAGIC number that will suit everyone.

If you are experiencing any pain in your foot, ankle or leg, please do not hesitate to let us know by calling (03) 9224 9379 to book an appointment.

03/03/2020

Attention Oxfam Trailwalker Participants 2020!

👣 Are you experiencing any pain or niggles in your foot/ankle?

👣 Struggling with blisters?

👣 Need footwear/sock advice?

👣 Require taping or advice on how to tape for the event?

Our Podiatrists can assist with any foot/ankle concerns you have leading up to the event. We can even complete taping before the event at our clinic.

Contact Essendon Foot Clinic today on (03) 9379 9224 to enquire.

17/02/2020

Strength Training for Runners: Calf Raises

Strength training plays an essential role in injury prevention and optimising performance.

Research has suggested 30-50% of all sporting injuries are related to overuse tendon problems. Achilles tendinopathies account for 11% of all running injuries and are the most common tendon pathology affecting the lower limb.

Calf raises are an essential component of any runner’s strength program. Weakened calf muscles can place excessive amounts of stress on structures including your Achilles tendon.

TIPS:
• Work the muscles to fatigue, don’t push through pain.
• Reps and sets vary depending on your strength.
• Try and start with 3 sets of 8-12 reps with rest of 1-2 minutes.
• For runners, aim to build to 3 sets of 25-30 single leg calf raises.
• Ideally leave a rest day between strength training and running.
• You can progress each exercise by adding dumbbells or weighted backpacks. @ Essendon Foot Clinic

06/02/2020

AFL 🏈 Football pre-season has commenced!

Australian football is a high contact sport. Injuries can result from tackling, kicking, running, handballing, marking and constant physical competition for the ball during play or training.

Injuries are more likely to occur in your first 4 weeks of the playing season, therefore it is vital adequate training prior to competition is completed to ensure readiness for play.

Pre-season is an important time to improve and consolidate strength, flexibility, stamina, agility and balance. Footwear, including both your runners and football boots play a significant role in injury prevention and performance.

If you are experiencing any pain/discomfort in your foot/ankle or would like some advice on footwear our Podiatrists can help.

Contact the clinic on ‪(03) 9379 9224‬ today to book an appointment.

30/01/2020

New Years Running/Exercise Goals!

2020 has arrived, which means a fresh opportunity to set goals for the year ahead.

Whether it be running for fitness, completing a marathon or participating in Oxfam Trailwalker, it is important to incorporate the below strategies to reduce your risk of injury, especially in the initial training phase.

It is crucial to increase your training load gradually and not do “too much too soon”. If the amount of load placed on your body exceeds the body’s ability to handle new stress, you are placing the body’s tissues at a higher risk of injury.

A few key strategies to consider are:

📍Preparing and following a running program.
📍Incorporating strength training.
📍Wearing appropriate footwear.
📍Allowing yourself adequate rest.

Book an appointment today with one of our Podiatrists to discuss your running/exercise goals. We can assist in addressing any questions or concerns you may have.

14/01/2020

📚 Back to school time again 📚

Among many other things on your to-do list, school shoes are probably one of them. Below are some helpful tips for buying school shoes this back to school period.

When buying school shoes it is important to ensure they are properly fitted. There are various styles and fits of school shoes, therefore achieving the appropriate length, width and depth is crucial. When selecting a size for your child, be guided by the fitting professional in-store. It may be tempting to buy shoes slightly bigger; however ill-fitting footwear can be detrimental. If your child wears orthotics it is important to take them with you when purchasing school shoes to ensure they are accommodated for.

If you have any concerns regarding your child’s feet, the way they walk, their shoes and wear patterns, call the clinic today on ‪(03) 9379 9224‬ to consult with one of our Podiatrists.

24/12/2019

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Essendon Foot Clinic 🎄 Thank you to all of you for your ongoing support! We will be back in the clinic from Monday 6th January.

19/12/2019

👣Archies Thongs👣

Need a last minute Christmas present or stocking filler? 🎁

Some key features of Archies include:
🎄 Real arch support.
🎄 Comfy material that moulds to your foot.
🎄 No Breaks or Blowouts: one piece design making them highly durable.
🎄 No toe clawing due to a firm strap.
🎄 Lightweight.
🎄 Elevated heel.

We stock both women’s and men’s thongs in an array of sizes and colours. Feel free to come into our clinic to try them out. @ Essendon Foot Clinic

Address

961 Mt Alexander Road
Essendon, VIC
3040

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.essendonfootclinic.com.au/, https://essendonfootclinic.bookings.pracsuite.com/

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