Is it a toenail fungal infection?

If your toenails are cracked, discoloured, thicker than they should be or painful, you may wonder if you have a fungal nail infection. The organisms that cause fungal nail infections are the same ones that cause tinea (athletes foot) in the skin.

How does a fungal toenail infection progress?

At first, you may only see a white or yellow spot under your nail. Over time, this spreads and can turn your whole nail white, yellow, green or black.

Your nail may thicken and could be hard to trim. Many people notice that their nail starts to curl up or down or loosens from the nail bed. Or it could become brittle and crumble when you touch it.

It’s easy to ignore fungal nail infections at first, since you may not have any pain. But if left untreated, it can hurt to put any pressure on the area. If an infection gets bad enough, it can even become hard to walk.

An EFFECTIVE solution to fix ugly fungal toenails!

Finally, a solution is now available for your embarrassing fungal toenail infections! With Cold Laser treatment, you can look forward to no longer needing to hide your toenails anymore, and you can stop worrying about spreading it to family and friends.

Cold Laser is the most effective treatment for fungal nail infections currently available, and we’re delighted to now be offering it to our patients in the Mackay region. This treatment means no more ineffective nail paints or creams, no more oral medications with common and unpleasant side effects, or painful hot laser procedures.

Are you ready to have beautiful and healthy toenails again? Click here, we can help. 

Do you have an ingrowing toenail?

A lot of people suffer the pain and frustration of ingrown toenails. Unfortunately, some cases are much worse than others and refuse to clear up on their own. Those cases, although not common, lead to surgery to remove part or all of the nail. But how do you determine if surgery might be necessary for this condition? 

Do you have:

• A very sore toenail?

• Redness, swelling, pus, or blood coming from the sides of your nail?

• Toenails that grow downwards or curl into your toe?

• Toenails that have been treated before but have just grown back exactly the same?

Should I see my GP first? 

No, there is no need to see your GP first, and you do not need a referral from your GP to see us.  It is just like seeing a dentist for a sore tooth! Our foot doctors are fully qualified to treat your ingrowing toenail, and if antibiotics are needed we will talk with your GP directly. 

How is it treated?

At Pioneer Podiatry, our initial treatment goal is relieving pain and clearing infection or inflammation. If the toe is not infected, your podiatrist may be able to carefully trim the ingrown nail edge, without any discomfort. An infected toe usually requires removing the edge (a portion of the ingrown toenail) or, in some cases, the entire nail.

If your ingrown nail is reoccurring, we can perform a procedure called a partial nail avulsion with matrix phenolisation.

Once the procedure has healed, the nail will be a little bit narrower. It is difficult to tell that there has even been a procedure in most cases.

Our Podiatrists are experts at treating ingrowing toenails and specialise in treatment with minimal pain and fuss, so don’t delay in getting your ingrowing toenail fixed!

How can video gait analysis help you?

Whether you are looking to set a new personal record or simply get started, video gait analysis can help you optimize your running form and prepare your body for running. It can also help you to choose the right running shoes, and prevent injuries before they occur.

How does video gait analysis work?

Video gait analysis seeks to identify the root of an injury or a bad habit that may lead to one. It usually starts with an evaluation of strength and flexibility that includes some manipulation on an examination table and a series of exercises, followed by a running session on a treadmill in front of a video camera.

The program can identify any problem that might be the root of a recurring injury. Here’s how it helps runners:

• Correct form issues
• Prevent injury
• Make a more informed decision on what running shoe to buy. A gait analysis can examine the issues in your form depending on your running shoes. Be sure to wear shoes you’re familiar with during an analysis since new footwear can temporarily cause changes in form.

Why does video gait analysis work?

Video gait analysis uses software to make assessments of running style.  The software can help runners find issues by highlighting biomechanical patterns with angles, measurements, and drawing shapes for precise feedback.  Podiatrists can make an objective gait and analysis, which runners can easily see via high-quality video footage.

Video Gait Analysis Software will Provide the Following:

• Slow-Motion Video Analysis
• Frame-By-Frame Video Analysis
• Joint Angle Analysis
• Multi-Angle Video Gait Analysis

Pioneer Podiatry is proud to help runners improve their efficiency and form. Prevent an injury before it is too late by making an appointment today.