Sports Podiatrist: What They Treat and When to See One

Sports Podiatrist: What They Treat and When to See One

Shin pain that flares up every time you increase your mileage. A sore heel that won’t settle no matter how much you stretch. An ankle that never quite felt right after last season’s sprain. These are the kinds of niggles that send active people searching for a podiatrist sports clinic rather than just resting and […]

Shoes with Custom Orthotics: How to Choose the Right Fit

Shoes with Custom Orthotics: How to Choose the Right Fit

You’ve spent good money on shoes with custom orthotics, only to find them slipping out of your everyday sneakers or squashed inside shoes that were never built for them. It’s a common frustration, and it undoes a lot of the good work your orthotics are meant to do. If the shoe doesn’t fit the device, […]

How to Treat Chilblains on Toes: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Treat Chilblains on Toes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Winter in Sydney might be mild by global standards, but it’s cold enough to bring on chilblains, those itchy, red or purple patches that flare up on your toes when temperatures drop. If you’re dealing with swollen, tender toes that seem to get worse the moment you step from a warm room into the cold, […]

9 Best Compression Socks for Travel in Australia

9 Best Compression Socks for Travel in Australia

Long flights leave your feet and ankles swollen after flying, and if you’ve ever landed in Perth or flown to Europe with tight shoes and puffy legs, you already know why finding the best compression socks for travel Australia has to actually work is worth the research. Sitting still for hours slows blood flow through […]

8 Best Compression Socks for Nurses on 12-Hour Shifts

8 Best Compression Socks for Nurses on 12-Hour Shifts

Twelve hours on your feet, moving between beds, med rooms and nurses’ stations, leaves most nurses with heavy, aching legs by the end of a shift. That’s why so many of our patients at ModPod Podiatry ask us about the best compression socks for nurses, hoping to find something that actually holds up to a […]

Compression Socks vs Stockings: Which One Do You Need?

Compression Socks vs Stockings: Which One Do You Need?

Standing at the pharmacy counter, staring at a wall of compression wear, most people have no idea whether they need socks or stockings, let alone what length or pressure rating suits their situation. The terms get used interchangeably online, which only adds to the confusion when you’re trying to manage swelling, varicose veins, or recovery […]

10 Questions Before Your First Podiatry Visit

ModPod has treated more than 39,000 patients across Sydney. We looked at 4,103 patient phone calls to find out what people asked before booking. The same 10 questions came up again and again. Here they are, with plain answers, so you know what to expect before you pick up the phone. How much will my […]

Compression Socks Sydney: 8 Best Places to Buy

Compression Socks Sydney: 8 Best Places to Buy

If your feet, calves or ankles ache after a long shift, a flight, or a run around Sydney Harbour, you’ve probably been told to try compression socks sydney retailers stock. The trouble is working out which ones actually fit properly, suit your condition, and aren’t a waste of money. With dozens of options from pharmacies […]