Revive Motional Health

18/05/2023

👣We can help keep your feet in good health and prevent unwanted medical conditions…And that’s why podiatry—the field of medicine specializing in foot care—is so important, too. 👣

When Peter Bedford, 74, decided to seek treatment for a fungal toenail, he had no idea it would lead to major heart surgery.

27/07/2022

📌Cushioning
- Great for individuals with fat pad atrophy
- Decrease hot spots
- Extra protection

📌Moisture wicking
- Decrease the risk of blisters
- Minimise the risk of fungal infections
- Keeps the footsies dry

📌Anti-friction
- Decrease blisters and hot spots

📌Compression
- Increase circulation
- Decrease swelling
- Decrease fatigue

👣We recommend:
-Changing socks regularly through exercise
-Having 4 pairs on rotation
-Washing socks inside out for better clean
-Stay away from cotton socks for certain activities

20/07/2022

📌Chilblains are itchy and/ or tender red or purple areas that occur as a reaction to cold. Chilblains are also known as pernio or perniosis. Chilblains occur several hours after exposure to the cold due to constriction of the small arteries and veins in the skin. They are more likely to develop in those with poor peripheral circulation , noted by red- blue mottled skin on the limbs.

What are the CONTRIBUTING FACTORS?

Other factors contributing to chilblains include?
-Familial tendency to chilblains
-Peripheral vascular dx, due to Dm, smoking, hyperlipidemia
-Low body weight, or malnutrition eg anorexia
-Connective tissue disease, particular lupus or in association with raynaud's phenomenon
--Bone marrow disorders

What are the CLINICAL FEATURES of chilblains?

Each chilblain comes up over a few hours as an itchy red swelling and subsides over 7-14 days or longer . In severe cases, blistering, pustules, scabs and ulcerations can occur. Occasionally the lesions may be ring- shaped. Chillblains may become thickened and persist for months.

Common sites for chilblains are:
-Backs and sides of fingers and toes
-Heels
-Lower legs
-Over fatty lumps- lipoma
-Nose
-Ears

Can chilblains be PREVENTED?

People with a tendency to chilblains must keep their hands and feet warm to reduce risk of chilblains.

⭕️Smoking constricts the blood vessels
⭕️Home and workplace should be well insulated and heated in winter
⭕️Warm clothing should include gloves, thick woolen socks and comfortable protective footwear
⭕️Soaking hands in lukewarm water for several minutes warms them for up to several hours
⭕️Exercise keeps the body warm for a period of time
⭕️Do not sleep with your electric blanket on, but rather use it to warm up your bed and make sure it is switched off before jumping in
⭕️Put lambswool insoles in your footwear
⭕️Heat up the cold shower tiles with warm water before getting into the shower

The following may be useful:
⭕️Opsite dressings/wraps; apply for 2-3 days and reapply within 3 days for regulating temperature
⭕️Hirudoid cream- vasodilator increasing the blood flow to the area usually used for bruising. DO NOT use on an open wound (Can use Vicks Vaporub as well)
⭕️Parsley and Gingko
⭕️Paraffin wax bar- wrapping the foot to dilate blood flow
⭕️Dry needling

13/07/2022

📌Calcaneal Apophysitis also commonly known as severs is often often resolved with these basic offloading tools However if it persists hen we recommend visiting a physio or podiatrist for further testing and treatment.

06/07/2022

👣A very common question asked by many people👣

Blisters can be very sore and painful and sometimes it can be best to let them heal on its own.
But, sometimes we don't have the opportunity to allow for that healing to occur on it own given certain circumstances i.e. hiking and footy game. That's when you can drain it with caution.

📌Diabetics and pus filled/infected blisters should always be seen to by a health professional

03/07/2022

The Tasmanian Government has recently reviewed guidelines on mask wear in healthcare settings. We ask all patients at REVIVE HEALTH to please continue wearing a mask to help keep you and our team safe.

25/01/2022

We are offering home visits 🏠.

👣 Revive Motional Health understands that some of our patients may be unable or find it difficult to attend our Glenorchy clinic for podiatry care. As a result we are pleased to now offer home podiatry visits which enables patients to access high quality foot care in the comfort of their homes.

📌How Do Podiatry Home Visits Work?

👣 Home visits are conducted on Friday's by one of our experienced Podiatrists; to arrange a suitable appointment time, simply call our team on 03 6272 4000.

We currently service the Glenorchy City Council Region for $90 and we also service regions within the Hobart City, Clarence City and Brighton Council’s but they may incur an additional travel fee.

11/01/2022

It’s that time of year again to get the kids off the couch and go shoe shopping!🛍️👞

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠:

✔️1. The fit of the shoes: Best fit is about one finger width from the end of the shoe to the tip of the longest toe (this may be the second toe).

✔️2. Kids feet grow quickly. We recommend doing a size check every 3-6 months so there are no blisters, corns or ingrown toenails developing.

✔️3. Flexibility in the front of the shoe is key! Pick up the shoe and try to bend it by pushing the front upwards. A good shoe will bend at the front of the foot and no further back. Flexible shoes that bend in the middle or that are easily twisted will not have enough support.

✔️4. Not too heavy! Heavy shoes can cause muscular pain and aches, especially in children.

✔️5. Quality is key! While school shoes shopping can be a big expense throughout the years, buying better quality shoes could save you money. A good shoe will not wear down so easily, while maintaining good comfort and support. Look for soles made from rubber and double stitching and double-dyed in the toe area. This will give shoes a longer life!

Head off to your closest technical footwear store to ensure your child has the best school shoes this year.

𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬:
- Uneven shoe wear
- Complains of recurrent pain in feet or legs
- Rashes or lumps
- Tripping or falling constantly

31/12/2021

🎉Happy 2022🎉 to all our lovely patients and followers!
This year is going to be BIG for us and we want you to join us on the journey to helping individuals one step at a time 👣

23/12/2021

🔔Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Christmas from our team at Revive Health. 🎄

Our clinic will be closed for the holiday period from the 27th of December to 3rd of January. We will be back into full swing from the 4th of January.

15/12/2021

With 2022 right around the corner, its time to start thinking about those new years resolutions 💡. If your back, hips, knees or feet were holding you back in 2021, kick start 2022 with Revive Health so we can get you feeling great for the year ahead.