The importance of foot care

Patients with diabetes-related foot problems may be able to avoid hospital if they have better access to podiatry-led multi-disciplinary management. Podiatrist Luke Grainger said if these foot problems, such as ulcers, were better managed it would take a lot of strain off hospitals. “On any given night in Australia, more than 550 people are in hospital with diabetes-related foot ulcers,” he said. “The real shame is that we know up to 90 per cent of those people don’t need to be there.”

Read more: http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/news/features/articles/health/the-importance-of-foot-care/2341466.aspx

Medipeople sponsors the Aged Care Association Australia NSW Congress 2012

MediPeople are a proud sponsor and exhibitor for the 2012
annual Aged Care Assocation Australia congress on 17th & 18th May. It’s always nice
to meet people we currently work with or potential future candidates. With
prizes, giveaways and friendly knowledgeable staff of the Aged Care industry
why not come visit our stand just right of the registration stand. We know Aged
Care is a booming industry at present and our clients need you so why not,
ahead of the conference, check out the current vacancies we might have for you.

 

We look forward to meeting you in May 2012!

Five Reasons to See a Podiatrist

A podiatrist is a medical Doctor that specializes in the branch of medicine devoted to the study, health, diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle and lower leg disorders. Foot problems can affect everyone, from the inactive to athletes, and depending on how you walk or run may cause referred pain across other joints and the lower back. Foot problems may also arise as the consequence of one of the many systemic diseases such as diabetes, kidney problems, arthritis, anemia and circulatory disorders.

Read more: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/Five_Reasons_to_See_a_Podiatrist