Monthly Archives: October 2017

I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, growing pains were accepted as a normal part of childhood growth and development. While there was sympathy for the pain that my siblings and I felt, particularly in the pre-teen years, we accepted that we just had to wait them out until eventually they’d […]

Do you keep suffering with Ingrown Toenails? Here’s what you should know and how to get rid of them once and for all! You feel the pain when walking, when driving, in your shoes, out of your shoes – sometimes even just with the pressure of a bed sheet over your feet! Yep, they’re ingrown […]

Does your patient have Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis describes damage to the plantar fascia – a band of tissue that starts at the heel and spans your arch like a fan to connect to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is a relatively common foot injury Podiatrists treat and is characterised by: • Pain first thing in […]

While  orthotics are traditionally designed to help manage injuries to the feet and legs and do so effectively, they are now becoming a commonplace solution in helping general posture and are being distributed by multiple disciplines and retail stores alike. But is there any merit to this practice? Absolutely – orthotics alter the alignment of the […]

From the moment they take their first step, we watch as our kids gain confidence, strength andstability as they learn to walk, run and play effectively. Their feet grow and change – but how doyou tell between what’s normal and what could be a sign that there’s something wrong orsomething we can help them with? […]