I think my Child has 'Flat Feet': What should I do?
The infamous flat foot feared by parents, and understandably so. Seeing that your child has flat feet can be frightening especially if you, as a parent, have lived with t...
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Heel pain in kids: Does my child have Sever's Disease?
It's the weekend and as you're racing around to get the kids to all their sports fixtures, one pipes up with "..my heels hurt". You've heard this before but this time it ...
More When do I need to replace my Joggers?
We all know and love that ‘new jogger’ feeling - when you can’t wait to hit the pavement and test out your latest set of kicks. But how do you know when it’s time...
More Hammer Time! The difference between Hammer Toes and Claw Toes
Do you find it difficult to stretch out or straighten one or more of your toes? Are your foot modelling dreams slipping away because your toes are looking a lot less like...
More Gout: Things that go Ouch! in the night
What comes on suddenly at night and causes severe pain, redness and swelling in joints? If you’ve ever suffered from gout, you’ll know it’s something you want to ge...
More The ins and outs of Nail Surgery: Ingrown toenail begone!
Ingrown toenails. It’s enough to send a shiver down your spine if you’ve ever had one turn pear shaped. And boy can they deteriorate rapidly without proper care and a...
More Everything you need to know about Dry Needling
The other day over coffee, a friend was raving about Dry Needling, and now my Podiatrist has recommended it as part of my treatment. So what exactly is Dry Needling, and ...
More What a pain in the ankle!
The most common complaint of ankle pain is acute sprains. Ankle sprains are caused by rolling or twisting the ankle causing injury to the surrounding supportive ligaments...
More Diabetes: Why do you need to worry about your feet?
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 ...
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