See ya Sore Feet, Hello Happiness
Fully functioning feet are vital to enjoying a high quality life! Think we’re exaggerating, trust us, we’re not!
When you stop and think about it they carry you throughout your entire day! They’re responsible for moving you out of bed daily, walking to and around work, and almost everything else in between!
Therefore we know that they are entitled to some tender loving care every so often and that’s exactly what we’re here for!
Take a some time out while we take care of you and your feet.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy refers to nerve damage that is caused diabetes over time. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet…
Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot is a highly contagious fungal infection of the skin that is most commonly found between toes. It can cause great discomfort, pain and itching.
Plantar Wart Treatment
Plantar warts (also known as verrucae) are a mild skin condition which arises from human papillomavirus (HPV). Plantar warts are..
Orthotics and Sports Podiatry
Orthotics are custom made insoles made to the shape of each patient’s feet. Scans are taken which are sent to an orthotic laboratory.
Morton’s Neuroma Treatment
If you are experiencing a sharp pain or burning sensation on the ball of your foot, you may be dealing with a Morton’s Neuroma.
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia refers to the ligament which supports the foot’s arch. When this becomes inflamed, it can cause a person to …
Corn and Callous Treatment
Corns and callouses are areas of hard, dead & tough skin which can be very uncomfortable and painful. It results from increased ..
Metatarstalgia (Stone Bruise)
These bruises can appear following high-impact exercises or due to wearing ill-fitting shoes. Contrastingly, they can be a sign.
Shin Splints
Pain on the shin bone due to overuse of muscles attaching to the bone. This is very common in high intensity exercises such as running.
Ingrown Toenails
A common condition affecting all ages. This can cause pain, redness, swelling, or pus on the corner of the nail. This is caused by..
Bunions
Bunions or hallux abductovalgus occurs when the big toe angles towards the second toe. This forms a lump at the big toe joint that
Achilles Pain
The Achilles tendon extends from the calf muscle to the heel bone. The most common areas of pain include on the insertion, the tendon or further up on the calf muscle.
Choosing a Good Shoe
Making sure that your feet are fully supported is a great start to preventing issues further down the track. Soles of shoes should always be rigid and firm.
Growing Pains in children
Growing pains are a common issue in children aged between 10-16 who are very active in sports such as footy, soccer, basketball and athletics.
Cracked Heels
Cracked, dry and splitting heels are very commonly seen in Podiatry. Most common causes include dry weather in summer, wearing open sandals such…
Calf tightness and cramping
The most common cause of calf tightness and cramping is due to exercise. As the muscles works harder, lactic acid builds up and reduces oxygen supply to the muscles….