Articles about your Foot Health.

Let’s face it, it’s no secret that high heels aren't good for your feet. We all know that they can cause a number of problems including corns, callouses, ankle sprains, Achilles injuries and various forefoot problems.

Pain management is required when helping people with longstanding pain and discomfort. Pain is an unlikeable experience in the body and a feeling we have all experienced. Consequently, most people don't know that 1 in 5 Australian's actually live with Chronic pain - including adolescents and children.

Radial shockwave therapy is a form of treatment widely used for the management of soft tissue conditions. Radial shockwaves are high energy acoustic sound waves that are transmitted from a probe held against the skin, into the underlying tissues to help trigger a biological change.

The breakdown of the materials and construction used in running shoes increase your risk for injury. As a result most injuries I see as a podiatrist are caused by worn out footwear. The midsole is where we get cushioning when we run and often wears out long before the upper.

Walk On Podiatry now stock and supply Archies Support Thongs that can be worn by anyone who wants an unbelievably comfortable thong.

Finding the right netball shoe can be a tricky task especially when there are so many things that you need to think about; cushioning, durability, grip just to name a few.

With summer well and truly here, it’s a good time to start thinking about summer footwear!  One of the main issues we all have is finding something that is good for our feet, which we can wear during the summer period.

Melbourne star and co-captain Jack Viney suffered a foot injury the weekend before last that could keep him sidelined for up to six weeks. It is understood that he had previously been suffering from an aggravated plantar fascia with a small plantar fascial tear.

Lower leg and foot injuries due to cycling are often caused by poor preparation, poor technique/skill, inappropriate gear/ bike set-up, inappropriate shoes, poor technique and overuse.

To get through your races as unscathed as possible, I’ve put together my 5 top foot tips for Triathletes.

A simple and easy way to try to eliminate those dry and cracked heels is a moisturising cream! Which one you say? Now there are thousands of different creams on the market and some of them are better than others. I know it probably sounds a little obvious but it is best to always use a cream that is designed to be used on feet.

 In short, yes, you can use a running shoe if you plan on walking and don’t intend to do any running but there are some significant differences between runners and cross trainers that many of us don’t know and it is important to make sure you are using the right shoe for your desired activity.

Diabetes is a chronic condition which is becoming more and more prevalent in society yet most people still know very little about this disease. Did you know that people with Diabetes are more likely to be hospitalised due to foot problems than for any other reason?

This time of year is often one where each club or team is trying to out do their competitors by training harder and getting fitter but it is also a time where old injuries return or new ones develop.

Every young ballerina dreams of the day when she can strap on her first pair of pointe shoes and dance across the room. For some this dream can take longer than others and pointe is unfortunately not something that all can do or will be good at.

If our feet are moved from a cold environment to a hot environment rapidly, then our blood vessels can leak fluid into the surrounding tissue and this can be thought to cause the redness and swelling associated with Chilblains.

Forefoot pain is a common complaint, one experienced by many of the general and sporting population. It refers to a multitude of injuries symptoms that may be slightly different for each particular underlying cause.

There have been quite a few AFL players over the years that have suffered the effects of this dreaded injury. It is an injury that is becoming one of the most feared amongst AFL and sporting circles.

Why should you let winter or the cold prevent you from achieving your fitness goal whatever it may be. With appropriate preparation most cold weather related sporting injuries can be prevented. So to prepare yourself as the Melbourne weather continues to cool down why not try some of these simple tips...

Achilles Tendinopathy or Achilles tendonitis is a common overuse injury affecting both men and women. It is seen in across all age groups and affects people of varying fitness levels. It is an injury that generally develops over time (due to overuse) as oppose to a once-off incident.