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19 Sep Heel pain
HEEL PAIN
This article will challenge the conventional view of what CAUSES heel pain. If we keep on doing the same old treatment, we are going to keep getting the same old results, so time for a new perspective.
23 Aug Caring for your baby’s feet
Caring for your baby's feet It seems like all my friends are having babies at the moment (it must be something in the water!). I am fielding a lot of questions about the best way to care for the little bambino's tootsies. So here goes, the top tips your baby will thank you for. https://www.sportspodiatry.com.au/services/
16 Jul Heel Pain
Plantar fasciitis, heel spur or something else? Correct diagnosis is the KEY! How are you meant to treat something if you don’t know what it is? You are essentially guessing. There is plenty that can go wrong in the body to give you heel...
09 Jul Heel Pain
Heel Pain Series Week 1: Anatomy https://www.sportspodiatry.com.au/services/ Heel pain is one of the most common conditions we treat as Podiatrists. Most people describe pain on the bottom heel bone (the calcaneus) on the medial side (the side closest to the midline).
03 Jun Ingrowing Toenails
Seven Myths about Ingrowing Toenails https://www.sportspodiatry.com.au/services/ Cutting a “V” in the toenail will fix an ingrowing toenail, reducing the pressure and pain. This is an old wives tale with good architectural merit but unfortunately is untrue. Nail cells are not like skin, they do not get together,...
10 Apr STINKY FEET
STINKY FEET It's embarrassing, it stings the nostrils! Bad foot odour can be conquered and here is how….. https://www.sportspodiatry.com.au/services/ Why do feet stink? The 2 main reasons are pretty obvious- Sweat & Poor Hygiene Bacteria can thrive in the moist and hospitable environment of your shoe. They can stick around...
01 Mar Lazy Runners
Lazy runners. I think I could like running, the problem is, I am not very good at it. I am quite aware I am an extrovert who likes the company of others, and frankly, get bored of my own company out on a run! Running has so...