Physiotherapy & Podiatry
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Severs is more common than you might think
Severs, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, typically between the...
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses...
Title: Understanding Bunions: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Bunions might seem like a small issue, but for those who suffer from them, they can be a constant source of discomfort...
Incontinence, painful periods and more!
Physio Lauren on Pulse FM with Loretta Hart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcsmTY_BQwQ&t=8s
Two Feet Away From Better Golf
So, you’ve bought yourself a golf bag and buggy, clubs, plenty of balls for the water hazards, golf shoes and even...
What Is Urinary Incontinence
What Is It? Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary loss of urine from the bladder. The two main types of UI are...
PhysioPod Co. Has Moved! To 95 Nicholas St Newtown
PhysioPod Co. Geelong has moved to a new location! We have a brand new address and clinic at 95 Nicholas Street,...
Should you keep training when you an injury?
A common question we get is "can I keep training with this injury, or will I make it worse". As always with injuries,...
Healthy Ageing
We are all getting older each day and Australia’s population of older adults is expected to continue to grow....
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Burning feet when running
The sensation of burning feet when running is a common symptom. You can be an ameuture or elite runner, at some point...
When Should I Change My Running Shoes?
This is a common question that we get a lot from runners. When should I change my running shoes? There are many...
Top 3 Common Foot Problems In Women
We have been managing foot problems for many years. Here are out Top 3 common foot problems in women we see in the...
Feet during pregnancy. Do they grow?
Have you noticed that your feet seem bigger while you are pregnant or post natal? You are not imagining things! They...
Achilles Tendon Pain
What does Achilles Tendon Pain Injury feel like? There are 2 common types of Achilles Tendon Pain. They are mid...
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
What does Shin Splints pain feel like? Shin Splints can feel like a sharp pain to the lower half of the inside shin...
Heel Pain In Children
What is my child's heel pain? Heel pain in children is very common. You might know it as Sever's, but the technical...
Pain In The Heel
What pain in the heel can feel like Apart from the obvious, there are a few common traits we see with heel pain. There...
Importance of Diet in Managing PCOS
Our Women's Health Physiotherapist, Lauren, had a chat with Dietitian Madeleine from the Nourished Edit about the role...
COVID-19 Changes at PhysioPod Co.
Due to the changes caused by COVID-19, we have made some modifications around the practice. Also in terms of our...
Online “Telehealth” Consultations
What is an Online "Telehealth" Consultation? Telehealth is the use of online platforms to allow clinicians and...
What Football Boots should I buy?
Not all boots can be used for all cleated sports like AFL, Rugby Union/League, Football and Gridiron. There are...
Infrared Sauna & Flotation Tanks
When it comes to injury and injury rehabilitation, there is more than one way to skin a cat. By that I mean there is...
Falls During Pregnancy
One in four pregnant women will experience a fall. With falls being the second most common cause of injury to pregnant...
Collective Body Consult™ – PhysioPod Co. Consultation Structure
The Collective Body Consult™ is our unique, innovative assessment model which combines both Physiotherapy and...
Dr Lauren Earles – Musculoskeletal & Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Hi I'm Lauren! The Physiotherapist and co-founder at PhysioPod Co.I was born and bred in Geelong but have lived...
Luke Bertram – Sports Podiatrist
Hi my name is Luke, one of the co-founders and Podiatrist at PhysioPod Co. I specialize in assessing, treating and...
Corns and Callus
The hard areas on your feet that can become quite painful if not treated are called Corns and Callus. What is the...
It’s a Real Pain in the Arch
Arch pain is a very common issue seen by Podiatrists. There are many causes, different diagnoses and ways to manage...
Your Podiatrist & Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail is one of the more painful conditions that we treat as a podiatrist but also one the most common we...
Overactive Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Today marks day five and the final day of the 2019 Women’s Health Week! We hope you’ve learnt something new about your...
Women’s Health Week 2019 – Bladder and Bowel Health
We are into day two of Women’s Health week! An initiative founded by the fantastic not-for-profit organisation, Jean...
Buying New Running Shoes – Part 2, Top 5 tips to buying new running shoes
Buying your next pair of running shoes can be both a frustrating and enjoyable experience. Every foot is as unique as...
Buying New Running Shoes – Part 1 Shoe Anatomy
(Estimated reading time 3mins) Buying new running shoes has come a long way in the past couple of decades. Because of...
Welcome to PhysioPod Co.
PhysioPod Co. is a startup Physiotherapy and Podiatry practice opening soon in central Geelong! We do things a bit...
Our Affiliates
PhysioPod Flow - Reformer Pilates Exercise
Our Pilates Reformer classes are a great form of exercise for pre and postnatal women, a form of rehab or just to stay fit and healthy. All our classes are run by our Women’s Health Physios.
Cycling Bike Fit
Every cyclist is different so not all bike set up should be the same. A proper fit Bike Fit with our trained fitter Luke can help reduce pain while riding as well as prevent injury and improve performance.
Not sure if you need to see a Physio or a Podiatrist?
The Collective Body Consult™️ Might Be For You
The Collective Body Consult™ is our unique, innovative assessment model which combines both Physiotherapy and Podiatry together in the same initial appointment.
By utilising the experience and expertise of two health professionals in the one consultation, we are able to thoroughly discuss and assess your pain or concern in depth.
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