Cold toes in winter? It may be Raynaud’s. Do you suffer from extremely cold toes in winter? If so, it could be Raynaud’s disease. Raynaud’s is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, such as the fingers and toes. It may be a sign of an underlying autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma or lupus. The skin colour usually goes through 3 stages: white (pallor), blue (cyanosis) and red (rubor). There is not a set order to the changes in skin colour and not all people experience all three skin colourations The best way to treat Raynaud’s phenomenon is to: 1. Avoid caffeine and smoking 2. Reduce

Do you have red, scaly, peeling or itchy feet? You may have Tinea pedis. Tinea pedis (Tinea) also called athletes foot is a fungal foot infection often seen by podiatrists. Tinea is usually asymmetrical and can affect one or both feet. It can present as: • Itchy scales or peeling rashes occurring in-between the toes • Red scales covering the sides and soles of the feet • Small blisters on the inside of the foot Who gets Tinea? Tinea pedis usually occur in adolescent and young adult males, however can also affect females, children and older people. Tinea is infectious and can be spread through direct contact or indirectly from

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A lateral ankle injury is one of the most common injuries, however less than 50% of people seek treatment for them. A lateral ankle injury happens when the ankle gets rolled to excess towards the body, placing a large amount of stress on the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. With enough force these ligaments can tear. Symptoms of a lateral ankle injury can include: swelling, bruising, tenderness, inability to weight bear and instability. There are a number of risk factors for developing an ankle sprain. These include: previous ankle sprain, inappropriate footwear, sports such as soccer and netball which involve sudden changes of direction and improper rehabilitation from

Now that the weather is nice, people are getting out and engaging in exercise. However, due to the increase in intensity and frequency of exercise, the risk of injury also increases. One injury that can result from the increase in exercise is a plantar fascia tear. This is characterised by an intense, localised pain along the arch of the foot or heels. What is the Plantar Fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick, web-like ligament that originates in heel, extends through thearch and ends in forefoot. It is responsible for the stabilisation and support of the midfoot andarch..What is a plantar fascia tear? A plantar fascia tear is commonly confused

During the warmer weather barefoot walking and wearing of thongs/sandals/flip-flops can cause your feet to feel sore and tired. Overtime this can develop into a chronic painful condition. Helpful Hints! Instead of barefoot at home try wearing thick, cushioned shoes to reduce pressure on your heels on those tough tiles. When looking for a great pair of sandals make sure they have: -A back strap -Small amount of torque (small twist in the middle of the shoe NOT alot of twist) -Arch support -Slight elevation in the heel -Appropriate width and length At Brindabella Podiatry we can recommend the best shoes to fit your feet and keep you pain free