Helpful Foot Tips: July 2021
The importance of rehabilitation If you have had an injury in the past, you may have noticed that the injured site is now different. Injuries to the foot and ankle can cause instability and pain. The degree of injury will determine
Ingrown Toenails: The pain and the cure.
Have you ever felt the sensation of the bed sheets putting too much pressure on your toes? Or does getting back into your tights and boots in winter create pain in your toes? It could be the start of an
Helpful Foot Tips: June 2021
1. Keep your feet dry Wet and soggy feet can be an issue during the winter months. Getting out of a nice warm shower and putting your feet straight into socks can be problematic for skin integrity. This can cause skin to
Helpful Foot Tips: May 2021
1. Regular skin and nail check. We often put our socks and shoes on this time of year straight after a shower. The colder months lead to less barefoot walking around the house and as a result, our feet are not
What is the best way to reduce pain in your foot?
This is a great taping technique to give any athlete or anyone in pain some relief. It can be used in so many situations, however it is recommended you play around with the tightness and amount of tape you use
Orthotics: a useful tool in any Podiatrists arsenal.
"An orthotic should be reserved for troublesome feet, not for foot function." This is not how we usually talk about orthotics, but it should be. Discussion often revolves around alignment, correction of flat feet, or even supporting high arches. Orthotics have
What is this pain under my heel?
It is really interesting how often we hear this, or how often this question is discussed in online forums, in consultations and around the family BBQ. Why is it such a common question? Simply because it is
Should our kids be exercising when they are in pain?
Children and Young Athletes. When playing sport we encounter so many differing personalities along our journey, these personalities don’t always share the same opinions on how we treat our younger athletes, it is fascinating. Kids, parents and coaches all present differing views from each other,