Hip Pain
The hip is an extremely important and complex component of the lower extremity. With age and use, cartilage can wear down or become damaged. Muscles and tendons attached ...
MoreNumbness of the Foot
Numbness in your foot may be a temporary condition or the result of a chronic underlying condition such as diabetes. Symptoms may also change or become progressively wors...
MorePeripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy refers to weakness, numbness and pain from nerve damage in the hands and feet. We often encounter this condition in the feet when caring for our pat...
MoreHammer Toes
A Hammer Toe occurs when the middle (PIP) joint becomes flexed or bent downwards. Common causes of Hammer Toes Injury: a traumatic toe injury Arthritis: usually ...
MoreOsteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle
As we get older we are at higher risk of developing arthritis. This is because joints wear down over time, we lose the smooth “cushioning” cartilage on the inside of ...
MoreRheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness and damage throughout the body, including the foot and ankle. How can we...
MoreSever’s Disease
Sever’s Disease causes pain at the attachment of the Achilles tendon to the heel bone in adolescents. Sadly it is often mistakenly brushed off as “growing pains”. ...
MoreMetatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a general term used to describe pain and inflammation in the ball of your foot. The metatarsals are the long thin bones in your foot that your toes are a...
MoreSesamoiditis
Sesamoid bones are curious things. Rather than being connected to other bones forming a joint, they are connected to muscles by tendons. The largest sesamoid bone in the ...
MoreShin Splints
Shin Splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) refers to pain along the inner edge of your shin bone, what we call the tibia. It is a common exercise-induced injury that is...
MoreHeel Pain - Plantar Fasciitis
Most people have either had or know someone who has had Plantar Fasciitis. Heel pain can make your life pretty miserable and stop you from enjoying many aspects of your d...
MoreForefoot Pain
The forefoot - commonly referred to as the ball of the foot - is an extremely complex area, and is critical for normal and efficient movement. There are many causes of...
MoreDiabetic Foot Care
Diabetes over time and with inappropriate control leads to the deterioration of peripheral nerves and blood vessels in legs and feet. These conditions are referred to as ...
MoreFlat Feet / Fallen Arches
People with Flat Feet - also known as Fallen Arches - have either no or a very low arch on the inside of their feet. The arches provide a spring to our step and helps ...
MoreIngrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails occur when the edge or corner of your nail grows into the skin next to it. It can often very rapidly progress into a painful condition. What causes Ingr...
MoreAnkle Pain
Ankle Pain refers to any type of pain or discomfort in the ankle joint and its surrounding tissues. The most common cause of Ankle Pain is the humble ankle sprain - es...
MoreAchilles Tendon Pain
Achilles Tendon Pain (Achilles tendinopathy) is a condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness at the back of the heel. The Achilles tendon has a fundamental role i...
MoreHigh Arch Feet / Supinated Feet / Rolled Out Feet
High arch feet (Pes Cavus) is a condition where the arch or instep remains very high even when standing. Some people may have heard of it referred to as supinated feet (t...
MoreChildhood Conditions and Growing Pains
At Footpoint, our friendly Podiatrists are trained at treating a wide range of foot and lower limb concerns, including childhood conditions (Paediatric Podiatry). We work...
MoreLeg Length Discrepancies
Do you always seem to wear one shoe more than the other? Do you find your hips hang on one side? You may have a leg length discrepancy. Leg length discrepancy is a dif...
MoreGeneral Nail and Skin Care
Healthy feet are an important part of your overall wellbeing, and are important for people of all ages. Our Podiatrists can help you with a range of common foot problems ...
MoreFungal Nails
Have you noticed one of your toenails looks a bit odd? Is it yellow or breaking apart? You may have a fungal infection. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail...
MoreHigh-risk Foot Care and Ulcer Management
We provide assessment, treatment and management of foot and lower leg wounds and ulcers. Ongoing care will be determined by the size, severity and complexity of your woun...
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