Sports Medicine

Playing sports and strenuous exercise can lead to additional pressure and unusual forces on your feet and ankles. In fact, anyone who plays a sport will be familiar with the risk of physical injuries of the feet and ankles, including the significant risk of the injury reoccurring if not treated and managed properly. Minor injuries of the feet can lead …

Chronic pain often accompanies a variety of illnesses, painful foot conditions, and injuries of the feet and ankles. One of the latest technologies that provides a beneficial solution for the treatment of fungal toenails is called Laser Therapy Treatment . Laser therapy is the latest treatment for fungal toenails that improves the appearance of your nails in many cases. Laser therapy is extremely effective and works by penetrating the nail plate destroying the infected fungus areas under the nail. This procedure is pain free and has no side effects more importantly for best results and for the best-looking toenails will occur with four laser therapy sessions and the use of our specific protocol. However, patients need to understand that not all thick nails are the result of fungal toenail infections and laser therapy will work on nails with a fungal toenail infection. Make sure you’re getting the right advice and book in to see your Podiatrist.  When you book in for an assessment with your Podiatrist they will diagnose a recommend treatment and prepare the nails or injury area for laser therapy if indicated. This appointment may take approximately 30 minutes and healthcare rebates are available. Depending on the severity of the affected area treatments may vary in duration and number of visits. Your podiatrist will notify you on the number of laser therapy treatment sessions needed. Generally, 4 treatments are required.