Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by excessive strain on the plantar fascia (a thick band of tissue that runs under the arch of the foot). Strain mostly occurs around its attachment site in the heel.
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Tinea
Corns & Callus’s
Plantar warts
Dry and cracked skin
Fungal nails
Ingrown toenails
Toenail trauma
The silly season is almost upon us so don't wait! We're realistic, we know that next month there will probably be lots of walking around the shops to gather up all those presents- plus bare feet by the pool or maybe running around after the kids. This all takes its toll on your feet, so head into the holidays fully prepared and come in and see us for a treatment before things really get going. You don't want to be hobbling through your holidays!
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Thinking about breaking out your summer footwear but worried about that large bump jutting out at the base of you big toe? You could have bunions.
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So you’ve spent most of yesterday clip clopping around in your favourite new heels and now you’re paying the price. If your feet are burning and your calves are aching you’re not alone, and we can help.
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Kath* is a 57 year old retiree and has been happily living for 2 years as a grey nomad with her husband. Whilst travelling around Australia she developed heel pain and it was stopping her from really enjoying her long awaited adventures. She had been enjoying hiking and trail walks but reported that her heel pain started in July 2014 during one of her walks and she wasn't able to get rid of it no matter what she did.
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At the Active Foot Clinic we regularly assess and treat people with shin pain, it's a common condition but luckily there are treatments available! This kind of pain is normally localised between the knee and the ankle, and runs right along the shin bone. There are a few different kinds of shin pain, sometimes these pains can be called shin splints, also known as 'medial tibial stress syndrome'.
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You’re on your feet all day and your back is killing you! Where has this come from? Your back pain is back! Or perhaps it never left. We know back problems can be debilitating and really do reduce your ability to enjoy life, so we’re here to help you!
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Whether you’re new to running or you’ve been competing for as long as you can remember here are some golden rules when it comes to foot care and running. Healthy feet means healthy running so keeping your feet happy can go a long way toward ensuring that every run is not only enjoyable but also safe and pain-free.
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Heel pain is not only irritating but it can be debilitating. It can stop you from doing the things you really want to do, from playing sport right through to just walking to the shops or even getting out of bed in the morning. It’s really not fun, and we understand.
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Kev* started the New Year with a bang. It was time for the gut to go. He made a point of getting active on weekends by jogging and he joined a gym- he even gave up the grog!
He was doing great and lost a few kilos to begin with, but then the wheels began to fall off. Kev started to get foot pain. It wasn’t too bad to begin with and he continued to push through the pain, but finally it hurt so much that he was limping out of bed in the mornings and every work-out the pain just got worse and worse.
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Do you suffer with knee pain? Did you know that your foot posture and how you walk actually effect the movements in your knees?
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Robyn* had been limping out of bed for more than 3 months. If she sat down for any period of time she hobbled out of the chair, likewise if she was on her feet for a long time her feet would ache in pain. Life was becoming a chore. Her pain started extending into her legs and knees and soon walking anywhere was a real effort.
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Does your child or a child you know complain of pains in the feet, ankles, legs or knees? Are they complaining after lots of running around or sport? Are they limping off the sports field?
These complaints are common, but podiatrists don’t consider it ‘normal’ for children to have pains as they grow.
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PLANTAR WARTs- you probably have a childhood horror story! Burning, freezing, PAIN, acid treatments, persistence, lots of appointments and expense – not much fun!
To tell you the truth as podiatrists we haven’t liked treating them much either- no one likes their patient having a painful unreliable treatment- HOWEVER THINGS HAVE CHANGED.
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So winter is here and you might be finding yourself with cold, achy feet. If you have arthritis you might have been sent home in pain, with some anti-inflammatories to take, or surgery or needles may be your only other options.
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Your feet will travel around the world 4 times in your lifetime so here are 4 tips to keep you and your feet going at work!
Remember, no matter what work you do it’s in your best interest to listen to what your feet are telling you, especially if they’re hurting. You spend most of your day at work, so there’s no need to spend all that time in pain.
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Leanne* had suffered heel pain for 5 long years when she came to us. She was in pain every day and had tried everything, including different exercises, strapping, orthotics, arch supports, massage, different shoes, even cortisone injections and acupuncture! She was sick of her feet giving her so much grief.
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Flat feet can be very problematic for children, however many children will not experience any problems until adulthood. By this time permanent damage has already occurred to the joints in the feet and legs. Flat feet can be cause for concern even if you or your child is not currently in pain.
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