Orthopaedics & Podiatry Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Podiatry Chair vs Treatment Chair: Which One Belongs in Your Australian Clinic? 4/8/2026

Podiatry chairs reach 1,200mm+ heel height versus 900-1,000mm on treatment chairs - a 200-300mm gap that determines whether your practitioner stands upright or stoops. This 2026 ...

Podiatry Chair Cost Guide Australia (2026): Purchase Price, Upholstery Replacement and 10-Year TCO 4/7/2026

Single-motor electric podiatry chairs run $3,500-$6,000 in 2026, with upholstery re-covering at $500-$1,200 every 3-5 years as the largest ongoing cost. This guide models 10-year ...

Podiatry Chair Buying Guide Australia (2026): Heel Height, Motor Options and Supplier Checklist 4/7/2026

Purpose-built podiatry chairs reach 1,200mm+ heel height versus 900-1,000mm on general treatment chairs. This 2026 guide covers motor configuration, weight capacity, infection control ...

Metacarpal Head Cartilage Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis 10/22/2025

A promising role for ultra-high frequency ultrasound

Top Features to Look for in a Podiatry Chair 10/13/2024

Find the ideal podiatry chair to boost patient satisfaction and care quality. Learn about ergonomic design and adjustability, and get a quote for top-quality chairs today!

The Benefits of Investing in Electric vs. Manual Podiatrist Chairs 10/13/2024

Compare electric and manual podiatrist chairs in our guide. Learn about their features, benefits, and ideal uses to find the best fit for your practice.

Safe and easy exercise alternatives for seniors 8/31/2022

Regular exercise has benefits for seniors that extend beyond merely keeping fit.

Importance Of Sterilisation And Autoclaves In The Podiatry Industry 12/10/2019

In this article we discuss about the sterilisation requirements in the podiatry industry and why autoclaves are the most popular sterilisation machines among practitioners.

How to reduce ‘no shows’ in your medical practice 10/18/2016

If your practice sees 50 patients in an average day, chances are you’ll get about 3 or 4 ‘no shows’.

Further evidence backs RACGP call to lift the Medicare freeze 10/11/2016

New evidence shows that there is no budget emergency in health, and that the Federal Government cannot continue to justify the freeze on Medicare patient rebates, according to the ...

National terms and conditions for the employment of GP Registrars 9/27/2016

The AMA is pleased to advise that General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) and General Practice Supervisors Australia (GPSA) have reached agreement on the National Terms and ...

85 out of 100 Australians say they’re healthy - but are we really? 9/20/2016

Most Australians consider themselves to be in good health, according to the latest two-yearly report card from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

4 Innovations Helping to Provide Better Health Care 9/6/2016

The healthcare industry has a massive daily responsibility to manage the lives of entire communities and see them through all manner of health-related crises.

Reports show that GPs are working harder than ever 9/6/2016

Two reports released 31 August 2016 show that GPs are working harder than ever.

Doctor workforce increasingly specialised: AIHW report 8/30/2016

The last decade has seen a shift toward a medical workforce with more specialist roles, according to a report that explores the characteristics of medical practitioners, released 24 ...

Medical Board consults on revalidation in Australia 8/23/2016

Strengthened continuing professional development and screening for at-risk doctors should underpin future approaches to revalidation in Australia, according to an expert report to ...

Navigating the human genome with Sequins 8/23/2016

Australian genomics researchers have announced the development of Sequins – synthetic ‘mirror’ DNA sequences that reflect the human genome.

1 in 6 Australians have chronic back problems 8/16/2016

An estimated 3.7 million Australians had chronic back problems in 2014–15, according to a report released 16 August 2016 by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Time to match healthcare with 21st Century consumer needs: RACGP 8/9/2016

Health and consumer leaders have released a blueprint for 21st Century Medicare aimed at giving patients greater say in a team-based health care system.

Pros and Cons of the New Electronic Medical Practice Environment 7/27/2016