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Ankle pain due to ankle sprains can be incredibly painful, doesn’t discriminate between adults and kids, and can stop you from getting out and doing the activities you love.
Those who walk or run long distances are no strangers to foot blisters. Blisters are puffy, fluid-filled pockets that occur after the skin gets damaged as to protect the skin and promote healing of the injured area.
If there’s a big bony bump at your big toe joint that may rub against the sides of your foot and cause redness, blisters or pain, then you may have a bunion.
Diabetes has a large impact on your feet. If you have diabetes, there is a serious risk for developing an infection and ulceration if care is not taken.
Many adults and children suffer from odorous feet. Excessive sweating causing bacterial growth is often the main cause for foot odour, but it can also occur from fungal infections.
If you’ve been noticing changes in the colour, thickness, flakiness or odour in your nails, there’s a good chance you may have picked up a fungal nail infection.
Gout can be excruciatingly painful during an ‘attack’ or ‘flare up’ of gout. It is a type of arthritis, and this can often be confused with the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis we often see - Osteoarthritis.
Haglund’s deformity is also known as the Bauer Bump, Pump Bump and Retrocalcaneal Bursitis. It is a bony enlargement (bump) at the back of the heel bone.
Suffering from ingrown toenails is painful and frustrating. An ingrown toenail is where the nail edge has penetrated and grown down into the surrounding skin.
‘Knock knees’ describes the positioning of the knees where they turn in towards each other. This means that they’re prone to ‘knocking’ or brushing against each other during walking.
‘Metatarsus adductus’ describes the shape and structure of the foot that resembles the letter ‘‘C’ due to the front half of the foot (toes and midfoot) turning onto the back half of the foot.
PFPS is a painful condition affecting the knee that will affect 25% of people at some point in their lives. It’s even more common in runners, hence being known as runner’s knee.
Damage to your peripheral nerves interrupts the important sensory information pathway between the limbs and the brain, resulting in changes to what you feel in your feet and hands.
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is an arterial disease causing a reduced blood supply to parts of the body, which in this case are the feet and legs.
If you’re experiencing a sharp, stabbing pain first thing in the morning as you step onto the ground, and through the day after a rest, then there’s a chance you may have plantar fasciitis.
Your posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is located within the knee joint and stops the tibia from sliding backwards on the femur, as well as preventing the tibia from twisting outwards.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) and Flexible Flatfoot are conditions that may cause the flattening of the arches. People with this foot posture often describe their feet as ‘rolled in’.
The load on the feet increases dramatically due to normal weight gain and postural changes associated with pregnancy. This is why feet need extra care during this time.
Sesamoiditis is a common cause of pain at the big toe joint and describes the inflammation around two small bones that are located beneath that joint, aptly named the sesamoids.
Before you start to worry, rest assured. Sever’s disease is not an actual disease but a painful condition that will resolve. It has often been referred to as ‘growing pains’.
Clinically referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints describe the pain that develops at the front of the shin bone that is caused by excess stress and strain to the shins.
If you look front on when your little one is sitting and their legs form a ‘W’, this can lead to problems that need to be addressed.
Treatments
Arthritis & Diabetes
Arthritis and diabetes are both systemic conditions that have adverse - and often uncomfortable or painful - effects on the body. While some damage cannot be reversed...
This comprehensive assessment examines your joints, bones, muscles and ligaments of the feet, legs and pelvis - and how they relate to your issue or injury.
Dry needling is a great way to address tight or restricted muscles. It is also effective in managing localised pain, where fine needles are used to release painful ...
Given that most of us spend all day in shoes, it is very important to have the right, supportive and comfortable shoes to keep you going throughout the day.
Over time, and under certain circumstances, caring for your feet, nails and skin can become very difficult. Nails grow thicker, skin becomes harder, and...
Pain and injuries should never be put up with or ignored. Effectively managing injuries and pain is important to stop them from getting worse or returning in the future.
Kids are always growing and changing - but that doesn’t mean they should be in pain. If you’re worried about your kids’ feet, their development or anything ...
Maintaining a healthy level of blood flow and sensation to our feet is crucial for our health and well-being, regardless of our age or medical conditions.
Orthotics can to improve the way you move, help heal injured muscles and tissues, alleviate pressure from painful foot surfaces and significantly improve your quality of life.
The right preventative measures, combined with expert care and advice, means that you can reduce your risk of running injuries and recover optimally after every run.
Shockwave is an innovative and effective way to reduce pain, inflammation and stimulate the body’s healing and repair process. It’s non-invasive and uses acoustic and kinetic energy to achieve this.
Certain injuries or conditions require that extra level of control to optimally position or control the movement of feet and legs. We have a range of splints and braces available precisely for this purpose.
Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful and carry a significant risk of infection if not effectively managed. We offer a number of solutions for ingrown toenails, including permanent surgical correction.