Port Macquarie Sports Medicine Centre

27/05/2025

Thongs often get a bad rap—but are they always the villain? In the right context, thongs can actually support foot health and comfort. Discover when and where they might be the right choice, especially for certain foot conditions.

There’s a common belief that thongs are terrible for your feet. But I’m going against the crowd today to say that, in general, thongs are not bad for your feet. In fact, for some people, they can be a fantastic option-sometimes even better than enclosed lace-up shoes. What Makes Thongs a Good Ch...

27/05/2025

👣 Want Stronger Feet Without Doing Foot Exercises?

What if your shoes could do some of the work for you?

A study by Ridge et al. (2019) found that people who simply wore barefoot shoes throughout their day got similar gains in foot strength as those doing dedicated foot strengthening exercises. 💪

That means:
✅ Less time spent doing foot workouts
✅ More natural strengthening, just by walking

🧠 So, what are barefoot shoes?
They’re minimalist footwear designed to mimic walking barefoot — thin soles, zero drop (no heel), wide toe boxes, and flexible construction. These features help your foot move and work more naturally.

⚠️ Not for everyone…
If you’ve got current foot pain, be cautious. Transitioning too quickly can cause overload. But if you’re healthy, pain-free, and curious about improving foot strength — this could be a game-changer.

👉 Start slowly
👉 Wear them for short periods
👉 Build up over time

If you’re unsure where to start or want to check if barefoot shoes are right for you, come in and have a chat with our podiatrist 👟

📚 Reference:
Ridge, S. T. et al. (2019). Walking in minimalist shoes is effective for strengthening foot muscles. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 51(1), 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001769

27/05/2025

🦶 Podiatrist Superpower: Otoform! 💥

Did you know we can custom-make silicone wedges to relieve painful corns, calluses, and pressure between your toes?

👇 In this video, Cameron shows how we use a special material called Otoform to reduce pressure on a corn (yes, those are fingers in the demo – but you get the idea! 😉).

💡 How it works:
1️⃣ We mix the Otoform with a catalyst — it turns pink when it’s ready to be shaped.
2️⃣ The wedge is quickly moulded between the toes.
3️⃣ Once it sets, we cut a small aperture where the corn is – completely offloading pressure.

✨ The result? Pressure is spread evenly, the corn gets relief, and the thick skin can start to shrink over time.

✅ Low cost (under $20)
✅ Quick to make
✅ Comfortable + long-lasting
✅ Often resolves chronic corns completely!

Not bad for something so simple, right? 👣

📍Book in with Achieve Podiatry to find out if an Otoform wedge could help you!

03/01/2025

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20/11/2024

Tommy and Nate decided to challenge each other to a jump off using the clinics VALD FORCEDECKS.

Who do you think has the higher leap? Swipe to find out!

FORCEDECKS are a fantastic, state of the art tool we have access to at PMSMC, allowing assessment of strength, balance, power and many other components to ensure a comprehensive rehabilitation following injury!

They can also be used for athletic assessment, identifying areas to target in order to improve your performance! ⛹🏼🏋️‍♀️

If you’re looking to bounce back from injury, or improve your overall performance, don’t waste any time , come in and see the team at Port Macquarie Sports Medicine Centre!

24/07/2024

Over the past few months Tommy and Jackson two of the physiotherapists part of the team at Port Macquarie Sports Medicine Centre, have been supporting local sporting teams achieve success and perform to their best.

You will find Jackson every Friday night at the local junior rugby competition looking after all the young athletes!

You will also find Tommy and many other team members supporting the Port Macquarie Sharks and Hastings Valley Vikings at all their home games.

If you have any sporting injuries or are looking to boost your performance, come in and see the expert team at Port Macquarie Sports Medicine Centre!

15/07/2024

A big shout out to one of our patients we look forward to seeing every session!

Harvey is one of the hardest working guys at the clinic and is also the most positive, fun and engaging people we’ve ever met. It’s been amazing to watch him progress physically and in his confidence and commitment.

He earned his name on the wall last week by completing ten pull-ups. 🎉🎉 He’s worked hard for his win, and we’re very proud of him!

13/07/2024

PhyxYou ready for 3.15pm kick off first grade Vikings!

10/07/2024

Here is one of our talented Physiotherapists Jackson who completed the Gold Coast Marathon on the weekend!

Jackson is optimising his recovery by utilising the Normatec boots available in the clinic!

These boots are a fantastic piece of equipment which provide compression to the lower limbs, increasing circulation and boosting recovery, allowing athletes (like Jackson) to continue to perform at a high level!

These boots can also help reduce muscle aches and pains, helping you enjoy life to the fullest!

If you are seeking help on boosting your recovery following sport, or looking to try reduce any long-standing aches and pains, come in and see Jackson and the team at Port Macquarie Sports Medicine Centre, where we provide world class care with world class facilities!

20/06/2023

The body should not be feeling stiff and sore. Our goal is to make sure that you feel the best you can.

Our massage therapist Elease has completed lots of training to ensure that those aches, pains and tightnesses disappear, and you feel the best you can.

Why not book in with her today?

Please call us now on (02) 6584 5005 to book with Elease.

Check out the flyer below for more information!

09/06/2023

Well done Jasmine!