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…
Peroneal Tendinopathy: A Podiatrist’s Perspective
What is Peroneal Tendinopathy? Peroneal tendinopathy is a condition involving irritation, inflammation, or degeneration of the peroneal tendons, which run along the outside of the ankle and foot. These tendons—peroneus…
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…
Ankle Pain: Management and Prevention
Ankle pain is a common issue affecting people of all ages and from all walks of life. Ankle pain can develop as a result of a multitude of factors such…
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…
FOOT ORTHOTICS – DO I REALLY NEED THEM?
It’s no secret that everybody is different and some people will navigate life with no foot pain or lower limb injuries. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone. You may…
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…
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 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…
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…
Calf Stretch Exercise
Tight calf muscles can contribute to pain in the calf but also in your shin, ankle and foot. Start gently & go slowly – some people can find this exercise…
Tennis Ball Exercise
A tennis ball is not only great for tennis, but also can be great for your feet 😉 If you experience pain in your feet, this simple exercise can make…
WHY ARE MY TOENAILS SO UGLY?
Spring is here and the weather is warming up. That means you can start wearing your sandals and thongs – they feel so good!!! You realise you haven’t shown your…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOOTBALL BOOT
Does your child play football or soccer? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of footy boots available? Does your child limp or complain of pain after playing sport?…
COVID-19 UPDATE 27th March 2020
31st March 2020 – YES WE ARE OPEN We appreciative the support of our amazing patients. If you know of anyone suffering from foot…
HOW TO AVOID SURGERY FOR BUNIONS
How to Avoid Surgery for Bunions! Rhys Potter – Podiatrist at Healthy Life Foot Clinic What is a bunion? Just about everybody knows the term ‘bunion’ but do you know…
THE PODIATRY JOB YOU DON’T WANT
Is this you? You are working in a practice maybe by yourself, you’re alone, with no real support, or mentoring, and no one to talk with about that tricky case. Are…