• Childrens heel pain Melbourne podiatrist

Heel pain in children – what are the major causes?

September 18th, 2024|Comments Off on Heel pain in children – what are the major causes?

Heel pain is very common in young children, especially between the ages of 8 and 14 but what are the major causes? Often it is not as [...]

  • Hiking feet Melbourne podiatrist

Expert Tips for Hiking Feet

August 14th, 2024|Comments Off on Expert Tips for Hiking Feet

Imagine embarking on a breathtaking hike through rugged trails, only to be cut short by painful blisters or an achy, fatigued foot. Your feet are the unsung [...]

  • Sesamoid injury Melbourne Podiatrists

Bipartite Sesamoids

July 17th, 2024|Comments Off on Bipartite Sesamoids

What are Bipartite Sesamoids? Sesamoid bones in the foot are two small circle-shaped bones that are embedded in tendons and provide support and leverage for the foot. [...]

  • Fungal toenail treatment Melbourne podiatrist

Fungal Toenails- What are your oral options?

June 23rd, 2024|Comments Off on Fungal Toenails- What are your oral options?

Fungal toenail infections, or onychomycosis, are a prevalent condition affecting many individuals of varying ages. These infections can cause nails to thicken, discolour and become brittle, often [...]

  • Intoeing Melbourne podiatrist

Intoeing in children explained

May 22nd, 2024|Comments Off on Intoeing in children explained

What is intoeing? Intoeing, often called pigeon-toed walking, is a walking pattern where a child's feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead while walking or running. [...]

  • Orthotics and runners Melbourne podiatrist

Why don’t my orthotics work in my runners?

April 18th, 2024|Comments Off on Why don’t my orthotics work in my runners?

Orthotics have been around for a long time. Essentially, they are a device designed to support the foot and improve its function. They can either be prefabricated [...]

  • Heel fat pad atrophy Melbourne podiatrist

Why are older people more prone to heel pain?

March 18th, 2024|Comments Off on Why are older people more prone to heel pain?

Fat pad atrophy makes older adults more susceptible to heel pain There are many causes of heel pain. One of the more overlooked causative factors is fat [...]

  • Plantar Fibroma Melbourne podiatrist

Plantar fibroma

February 21st, 2024|Comments Off on Plantar fibroma

What is a plantar fibroma? A plantar fibroma is a lump usually on the arches of the feet and is a common yet overlooked condition that can [...]

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