Simply the Best...Podiatry!

Send a text Are custom orthoses the panacea for podiatric woes, or is there more to the story? Sophie Fit of Fitzroy Podiatry rejoins us after the triumph of our metatarsal stress fractures discussion to unravel the complexities of orthoses in clinical practice. Our conversation cuts through the noise to lay bare the diverse ideologies and methodologies podiatrists bring to the table. It's an inviting look behind the curtain of patient-specific treatments, where one size never fits all but ta...

Send a text Embark on a journey through the nuanced world of Podiatry with me, Jason Agosta, and the esteemed Matt Mollica from Windy Hill Podiatry, as we unravel the complexities of orthotic therapy in clinical practice. Our inaugural chat in this series promises to illuminate the various paths podiatrists take when incorporating orthoses into patient care, a subject often met with professional reticence. We address the elephant in the room—the apprehension surrounding the discussion of orth...

Send a text Are you constantly battling with annoying ankle instability? Join us as we delve deep into the subject of chronic lateral ankle instability with our special guest, the insightful physiotherapist Andrew Wynd from Balwyn Sports Physiotherapy. Andrew, with his wealth of knowledge, shares his experiences. Diving deeper, we explore how a comprehensive patient history is crucial in dealing with ankle instability. Shedding light on the commonly overlooked symptoms like syndesmosis injur...

Send a text Hold onto your seats because today, we're challenging conventional wisdom, breaking away from the norm and stepping into the thrilling world of foot strengthening with our revered guest, Matt Dilnot. We're turning the spotlight and stressing the urgency to break free from traditional methods. With Matt's expertise, we push boundaries and open up new dimensions in foot strengthening, taking you on a journey of this fascinating field. We delve into the role footwear plays in ...

Send a text Ever wondered how those seemingly insignificant lateral compartments of your leg and foot function as crucial stabilizers for your ankle joint? We're about to unravel the intricacies of lateral compartment pain, its unique diagnoses, and presentations. Our mission is to make you see that the key to the right diagnosis often lies in truly hearing what the patient has to say. This podcast is our way of sharing precious knowledge, aiming to contribute to the greater professional comm...

Send a text Matt Clarke from Adelaide who is a podiatrist and competes in steeplechase on the track. Matt competed at the Tokyo Olympics and also recently competed at the world championships in Budapest. We talk all things that go into being an international athlete and combining this with practicing podiatry. @mattiiclarke www.sparc.com.au @simplythebestpodiatry @jasonagosta @theagilefoot Support the show

Send a text 5th Metatarsal Fractures We discuss 3 types of 5th metatarsal fractures and the importance of identifying the position of the fracture and how management varies between these fracture sites. @simplythebestpodiatry @jasonagosta www.markblackney.com.au Support the show

Send a text Sophie Ryan joins Simply the Best Podiatry to discuss ingrown nail management including partial nail resections. Sophie emphasises conservative treatment initially before advising the resection procedure. We discuss the importance of relaxing the patient, slow injections, sensation testing, excising the nail border and phenolising, before dressings. Elevation of limb most important post procedure. Sophie gives a clear description of the steps to take for perfecting a nail resectio...