• Kingsford Podiatry Group
DONCASTER: 03 9840 7877
ELSTERNWICK: 03 9532 7600
 
  •   Home
  •   The Team  
    •   Meet The Team
    •   Dr Andrew Kingsford
    •   Dr Dean Samaras
    •   Michael McCarrick
    •   Margot Deen
  •   Book Online
  •   Contact Us
  •   Forms  
    •   Patient Details Form
  •   Conditions and Symptoms  
    •   CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS  
      •   Arthritis, Gout, Flat Feet & Plantar Fasciitis
      •   Corns and calluses
      •   Children’s Feet  
        •   Back to School – Children’s Shoe Buying Guide
      •   Diabetes  
        •   Diabetic Foot Care
      •   Minor Surgery
      •   Orthotics
      •   Reconstructive Surgery
      •   Surgery
      •   The Top 4 Conditions We Treat in Summer
  •   Home
  •   The Team  
    •   Meet The Team
    •   Dr Andrew Kingsford
    •   Dr Dean Samaras
    •   Michael McCarrick
    •   Margot Deen
  •   Book Online
  •   Contact Us
  •   Forms  
    •   Patient Details Form
  •   Conditions and Symptoms  
    •   CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS
      •   Arthritis, Gout, Flat Feet & Plantar Fasciitis
      •   Corns and calluses
      •   Children’s Feet
        •   Back to School – Children’s Shoe Buying Guide
      •   Diabetes
        •   Diabetic Foot Care
      •   Minor Surgery
      •   Orthotics
      •   Reconstructive Surgery
      •   Surgery
      •   The Top 4 Conditions We Treat in Summer

The Top 4 Conditions We Treat in Summer

Fungal conditions – Athlete’s Foot/Tinea/Fungal Nail Conditions

Tinea (also known as Tinea Pedis)  is a common fungal infection throughout summer as Tinea loves warm, humid/moist conditions, and also can be easily spread in shared changing rooms and through poor foot hygiene.  

Common symptoms include an itchy/scaly/flakey/red rash on the soles of the feet or between the toes. 

How to beat fungal infections of the feet this summer:

Practice great feet hygiene – 

  • Make sure you wear thongs in shared showers/change rooms
  • Wash socks in HOT water when doing laundry 
  • Steer away from sharing nail clippers with others
  • Wear fresh socks every day 
  • Air your shoes out as often as you can

There are also creams available to assist in alleviating fungal infections.  Chat with your Podiatrist about which one may be right for you and your condition.


Plantar Fasciitis

Warmer weather traditionally sees us bringing out the sneakers for additional sporting and exercise.  But poor stride/biomechanics and overdoing it can cause Plantar Fasciitis symptoms to rear their painful head.

How to reduce the likelihood of Plantar Fasciitis pain this summer:

  • Take it easy – gradually build up to the distance or intensity that you are hoping to complete
  • Don’t overlook small niggles and pain. It might be something as simple as slightly changing your technique, footwear, or even the stretches you do.
  • Make sure the shoes are the right ones for you 
    • Do they need replacing? (every 700kms)
    • Do they support your feet?

READ our How to Alleviate Feet Pain While Exercising Article HERE


Cracked heels:

Dry climates and footwear choices such as thongs or sandals can contribute to dry, cracked and sore heels. 

How to beat cracked heels this summer:

  • If you can, wearing closed in shoes and socks can assist in minimising dryness, along with regularly applying a moisturiser/heel balm and buffing heels with a pumice stone.  We recommend not moisturising between the toes, as this area is prone to bacteria growth. 
  • For the deeper, painful cracks, our Podiatry team can assist. Feel free to reach out to our team if your feet are causing you pain or concern. 

 

Verucca Warts

Also called “verruca” or “plantar warts”, these are the most common viral infection of the skin. These contagious lesions predominantly show up in pressure points or friction areas across the sole of the feet and risk factors for the growth of warts include weakened immune systems, use of change rooms/public showers, and trauma to the area.

How to reduce severity and exposure to warts this summer:

  • Reduce your risk by wearing footwear in showers and change rooms 
  • If needed, you can apply many different topical ointments and medications to assist. 

Have a great summer, and as always if you need any further feet health advice or tips please reach out to our friendly team or book an appointment online using our BOOK ONLINE tool.


  • BOOK ONLINE
Recent Posts
  • Winter Feet Care

    The number 1 thing to do to look after your …
  • CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS

    Common Feet Pain Conditions and Symptoms What’s going on with …
  • Back to School – Children’s Shoe Buying Guide

    Back to School – how to identify potential concerns in …
  • How to alleviate foot pain during exercising, and top stretches for your feet

      With the commencement of a new year comes renewed …
  • Put your best foot forward this summer!

    We love the silly season. What’s not to love? Summer …
  • Heel Pain

    Heel pain is a common complaint amongst many patients treated …
  • What happens to your feet at different heel heights?

    We understand the lure of a cute pair of heels.  …
Elsternwick
Doncaster
Elsternwick

226 Hotham Street,
Elsternwick VIC 3185

(03) 9532 7600

Recent Post
  • Winter Feet Care
  • CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS
  • Back to School – Children’s Shoe Buying Guide
  • How to alleviate foot pain during exercising, and top stretches for your feet
  • Put your best foot forward this summer!
Kingsford Podiatry Group
Theme By WordPress Eden