Foot Pain and Pregnancy
Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman’s body. Many women experience different complaints of new aches & pains throughout their pregnancy, particularly in the …
Fungal Toenails
What are Fungal Toenails? Fungal toenails (medically called onychomycosis) cause the nail to thicken, change colour become crumbly. Fungal nail infections usually occur when living …
Ingrowing Toenails
Painful Ingrowing Toenails Ingrown toenails occur when the toenail pierces through the skin, causing an open wound for infection to set in. It is VERY …
Arch Collapse (Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction)
Have you ever wondered if your arches are flattening? Is it one foot or both?You’re probably not imaging this! It does happen to a mild …
Flat Feet
‘Flat feet’ (also called planus or pronated foot) is a term used to describe feet that “roll in” or are hypermobile. When your feet roll …
High Arched Feet
A high arched foot (also called a cavus foot or supinated foot type) is the opposite of a flat foot. A distinct highly curved arch …
Bunions
Bunions are a very common foot condition that we see in the clinic. Why? Bunions are either painful or the client believes their toe is …
Neuroma Treatment
A Neuroma (pron. new-row-ma) is the name given to swelling of the nerve between the long bones of the forefoot, just before they enter the …
Foot Arthritis
While it may be true that there is no “cure” as such for Osteoarthritis (OA) – just as you can’t stop the ageing process, we …
Heel Pain – Plantar Fasciitis
Have you decided that foot pain is something you just need to live with?Stop right there. We have SOLUTIONS To Heel Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis! …
In-Toeing (Pigeon Toe Gait)
An in-toeing or pigeon-toed walking is observed when the foot or leg rotates inward. This can be noticed on either one or both legs, and …
Sever’s Heel Pain in Kids
Sever’s Disease, also described as growth plate irritation, is a common cause of heel pain in children. It is often seen in young kids who …
Biomechanical Assessments
In terms of Podiatry we are looking at the feet, however it is impossible to look at the feet without considering the influence of the …
Blisters
Blistering on the feet is a common problem for many people who walk, run or play sports. It can be very frustrating and painful if …
CrossFit Foot & Leg Injuries
Why do I get sore feet with CrossFit? Being Podiatrist’s who have done CrossFit we have a grasp of the demands and requirements of the …
Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a crack in a bone that is caused by excessive or abnormal stress or load. If left untreated, this initial crack …
Ankle Sprain Rehab
Ankle sprains are a common sporting injury. The mechanism of injury usually involves stretching of the outside ligaments of the joint which happens when the …
Shin Splints
Shin pain or “shin splints” are used to describe lower leg pain that occurs either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior shin …
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy – what is it? Achilles Tendinopathy is damage of the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle. It’s one of the most …
