Know Someone with Diabetes? This Is a Must-Read
I have Diabetes, but why do I need to see a podiatrist? Diabetes rates are on the rise, and if you have it, there’s no shame in that. However, it’s…
What Conditions Does a Podiatrist Treat?
I had an interesting conversation recently with a patient who had surgery on an ingrown toenail performed by her GP. I had been seeing this patient for over a year…
Plantar Fasciitis Explained by Heel Pain Experts
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Do you ever wake up after a good night’s sleep or get up after relaxing on the couch, only to find that your first few steps…
Happy Feet, Happy Dog! Let’s All Walk Painlessly
Happy Feet, Happy Dog – Here’s How We can Help Who would have thought that fixing someone’s foot problem would also make a dog happy? We recently saw a patient…
Why Do My Heels Hurt? Our Podiatrists Explain Why
Why Do My Heels Hurt? We’ll Explain Why & How We Can Help Heel pain. Heel spurs. Plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciosis. Plantar fasciopathy. You’ve just got out of bed early…
Why Do My Feet Hurt When I Walk?
Why Do My Feet Hurt So Much? So you’ve been at work all day, standing for 8 hours & you get home & your feet hurt like crazy – that’s…
My Child Has Heel Pain
Do you have a child who is limping after running? Is your child complaining of pain at the back of their heel? Your child may have developed a condition called…
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Tips
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment – 3 Tips From A Podiatrist Which May Help Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain we see. It normally causes pain under the…
I Have Flat Feet, Do I Need Orthotics?
I’ve Been Told I Have Flat Feet, Do I Need Orthotics? If you have been living on planet earth any time during the past 100 years you have probably heard…
WHAT DOES A PODIATRIST DO?
As a Podiatrist it can be time consuming having to explain what we do, but we’re a relatively young profession so people often don’t know what we do. Yes we…
Onyfix: The Game-Changing Nail Brace for Healthy, Beautiful Nails
Onyfix: The Game-Changing Nail Brace for Healthy, Beautiful Nails Introduction: Are you tired of dealing with pesky and painful nail conditions that hinder your confidence and daily activities? Look no…
Low Dye Strapping
Low dye strapping is the medical term for a specific type of foot strapping. It is VERY effective at supporting your foot and helping with all sorts of pain such…
Infection Control
INFECTION CONTROL What does Infection Control mean? Infection Control simply refers to the steps taken to minimise the risk of infection to both patients, staff and any visitors to Healthy…
Arch Strengthening
Strengthening your arch can be important for people who experience heel pain, arch pain or plantar fasciitis. This exercise is effective at strengthening the arch ligament BUT, start gently &…
Orthotics and Improving Hip Flexibility
If you have been advised you need orthotics, one of our Podiatrists might also have advised you that you have tight hip muscles. The exercises below are helpful for hip…
Orthotics and Improving Ankle Flexibility
If you have been advised you need orthotics, one of our Podiatrists might also have advised that you have reduced ankle flexibility. The exercise below is helpful for improving ankle…
Do THIS To Release a Tight Tibialis Posterior Muscle
You might be experiencing shin or foot soreness and one of our Podiatrists has recommended you massage your inside shin/ankle muscle or what is called your tibialis posterior muscle. The…
Calf Strengthening
Weak calf muscles can contribute to many issues in the lower leg, calf/shin, foot and ankle. This exercise is really effective at strengthening your calf & Achilles tendon BUT, start…
Shin Strapping
Strapping of your shins is often helpful for people who experience shin pain – also known as shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome. This strapping is really effective at…
Lacrosse Ball Exercise
A lacrosse ball is not only great for lacrosse, but also can be great for your feet 😉 If you experience pain in your feet, this simple exercise can make…