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Podiatry, more than you think
Podiatry Week 9th - 15th October 2023 Podiatry Week is organised every year to raise public awareness about the importance of foot health, including the prevention and [...]
Hammertoe – a common toe deformity
What is a hammertoe deformity? Our smaller toes each have 3 bones and 2 joints that help them to bend and straighten. A hammertoe is a toe [...]
Melbourne Demons AFL Player Sidelined With Lisfranc Foot Injury
Earlier this month, Melbourne Demon’s AFL defender-turned-forward Harrison Petty suffered a Lisfranc injury to his left foot. The traumatic injury occurred during a clash between Melbourne and [...]
My Achilles Tendon Rupture – a personal experience
This is a reflection and account of dealing with my own foot & ankle injury. I can’t help but point out the irony of a podiatrist dealing [...]
Do feet change with age?
As humans age there are a lot of changes in the body and the feet are no different. So yes, feet do change with age but why? [...]
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
What is retrocalcaneal bursitis? Retrocalcaneal bursitis is a condition identified as inflammation of the bursa located between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone. The bursa is [...]
Turf Toe – injury to the big toe joint
Winter sports season has arrived whether it be AFL, soccer, netball or many others. Turf toe is a foot injury affecting the big toe joint that is [...]
Tarsal Coalition – a cause of stiff painful feet in children and adolescents
What is tarsal coalition? Tarsal coalition is a condition where there is an abnormal growth of bone cartilage or fibrous tissue across two or more tarsal bones [...]
