Footlab+

An exciting night for last night. Taking out 2 Maroondah Business Excellence Awards. Winner of our category and the taking out BUSINESS OF THE YEAR. Huge shout out to our Footlab team that continually strive for clinical excellence while@supporting and collaborating with one another.

Congratulations Ainslie on your recent success at the National Volleyball championships taking out the bronze medal for Vic.
Ainslie has been battling with cuboid syndrome leading up to the tournament but with careful management and podiatry expertise Brennan and Nick were able to get her through the tournament without pain

We are incredibly honoured to have made it through to become a finalist in the Maroondah Business Excellence Awards 2024. Thank you to whoever anonymously nominated us.

🌟 Congratulations to our very own Renee Forristal. 🌟
Renee was recently awarded her Masters of Sports Medicine through the University of Melbourne. Throughout the course of her studies she completed a research project that examined the effect of injury prevention exercise therapy on injury rates in runners.
Your hard work and dedication has paid off and you are continually lifting the bar in the world of podiatry.

Last week we hosted an action packed day of professional development. ⭐️a big thank you to James Ferrie for facilitating our POCUS workshop. The enthusiasm from our talented group of podiatrists combined with James' insights in ultrasound techniques made for an extremely enjoyable day.

Last week we hosted an action packed day of professional development
🌟 A big thank you to James Ferrie for facilitating our POCUS workshop on Friday. The enthusiasm from our talented group of podiatrists combined with James' insight into ultrasound techniques made for an extremely enjoyable day
🌟 A big thank you to Levi Moss for your presentation on all things Altra Running

A great night out with the Footlab+ team celebrating the year that was. Good food, good wine and great laughs to round out a wonderful year of team work in all things foot health!

Podiatry Week 2023
Did you know podiatrist can perform many minor surgical procedures such as PNA (ingrown toenail surgery), removal of foreign bodies, surgical wart removal, total nail avulsion, suture removal and the list goes on.

Podiatry Week 2023
Podiatry, more than you think………………..

Did you know that our podiatrists are able to treat acute injuries such as fractures and soft tissue injuries. We are able to apply advanced immobilisation techniques including fibreglass casts, CAM boots and Vacopeds casts. And then manage your rehabilitation to get you back to what you love doing. #

Podiatry Week 2023
Podiatry, more than you think

Did you you know some our podiatrists have completed further studies enabling them to deliver ultrasound guided corticosteroid injections.....................

💙💙Its Podiatry Week 2023💙💙
We are excited to be celebrating everything podiatry this week.
Podiatry is so much more than you think. We have a wide scope of practice and look forward to showcasing some of the remarkable services we offer.

Come on down to the Holy Spirit Fete, proudly sponsored by Footlab+. Rides, treats, heaps of food and pizzas cooked at the Italian stall by our very own Tony Massarotti!

A huge month of professional development for our Footlab+ Podiatrists with TWO days dedicated to self education during September. Featuring:

▶️ an in-service from ASICS reviewing their current offering in athletic footwear;

▶️ a fascinating and insightful presentation from Sport Physician Specialist Dr Chris Hasenkam on the injured athlete;

▶️ a workshop update on post operative wound dressings and immobilisation techniques from Footlab+ Senior Podiatrist Nick Ryan;

▶️ a robust and stimulating presentation on knee osteoarthritis and ACL reconstruction techniques by Orthopaedic Specialist Dr Vishal Pai;

▶️ culminating in a wonderful group dinner at Suburban Dining at nearby Eastland.

We enjoy our team building days and thrive on continuing development of our knowledge to enhance our patient experience and management.

Archies slides are now available. But be quick or you will miss out ………

The 🌞is finally shining and we are now stocked with ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Excited to be supporting up and coming MENA netballers as they prepare for their Mildura tournament.........

We’re thrilled to announce our Gold Sponsorship with Footlab+ . Footlab+ has sponsored the 2023 Mildura Tournament teams. Supporting the team in traveling and competing in Mildura.

The team of podiatrists at Footlab+ are there to tend to any problem with your feet, ankles and lower limbs. They offer the full range of treatment options for the vast number of conditions affecting the feet and ankles. Whether it be sports injuries, orthotics, diabetic care, general care, ingrown toenail surgery, gait assessment or any other form of foot care, we have the knowledge, tools and means to treat your problem.

The Footlab+ team of podiatrists can resolve your foot pain and increase your comfort and overall mobility regardless of your lifestyle.

Footlab+ have a purpose built clinic which includes a fully computerised biomechanical gait assessment (the way we stand, walk and run), off street parking and extended consulting hours for your convenience. All instruments used are sterilised according to AS/NZ 4815 standard.

Visit footlab+ at 36 Wantirna Road, Ringwood

Find out more: https://footlabplus.com.au/
We appreciate your support and backing our 2023 Mildura Tournament.

Sometimes its easy to become overwhelmed by the number of sporting shoes on the market. Our podiatrist Nat Laurie has put together a guide on key considerations you should be making when purchasing your next pair of netball shoes......

Footlab+ | Selecting the Right Netball Shoe – Podiatrist Nat Laurie discusses all things netball Whether you’re a gun netballer looking to get the best out of your game, or a social player wanting to have fun and stay fit and healthy, selecting the right netball shoe can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for. With so many options out there, it can be difficult to know whether y...

Our orthotic technician hard at work producing some quality finishes. Having our own orthotic lab on-site ensures rapid turn around with expert fine tuning. Great work Ange!!

Matildas!

is at the 2023 ApodA national podiatry conference - great to connect with the podiatry community and the latest in innovation in the podiatry world

Huge day of CPD at Footlab+ today!

👟 We kicked the morning off with one of our favourites, New Balance National Tech Manager Matt Spicer. Matt updated the Podiatry team on all things New Balance and is always generous with his time and knowledge.

💊 Next up was a pharmacology review with Prof Louis Roller, an expert in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics. Prof Roller provided a refresher on evidence-based antimicrobial therapy, as well as the latest trends on the management of acute and chronic gout.

🌯 Topped off with a delicious lunch and social debrief for the crew.

The Footlab+ Team is dedicated to regular, ongoing and high quality professional development for our clinicians, for the stimulation and engagement of our members but more importantly for the benefit of our patients!

Watch this space for some exciting news about our growing team!

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Podiatry is an important component of health, and extends beyond just the health of the foot and ankle.

How a trip to the podiatrist for a fungal toenail saved Peter's life When Peter Bedford, 74, decided to seek treatment for a fungal toenail, he had no idea it would lead to major heart surgery.

Big 🙏🏼 thank you to Footlab+ for our second running session for the remainder of our teams focusing on strength, core and technique.

Lest we forget.

Fantastic professional development day at Footlab+ with Kent Sweening from Queensland Orthotic Laboratory discussing ways to optimise our use of ankle-foot orthotic (AFO) braces for our patients. We are passionate about providing well rounded and high quality care to our patients.

Amazing effort! Bring on the Round of 16

Come on down to the 2022 Holy Spirit Fete. Footlab+ once again proud to sponsor this great community event. You might even see a familiar face on the Italian Stall this afternoon...