During hot summer days, socks and shoes are flung carelessly into a dark corner of the room and out emerges the dreaded sandal or thong. Before you put your feet on display this summer here are some tips to help them look and feel their best: Check, soak and exfoliate It’s a good idea to give your feet a check as you emerge from winter. Any foot issues like fungal nails, warts, tinea, corns or callus should be addressed immediately to avoid any further damage to your feet; You only get one pair! Soaking your feet will help to reduce swelling, prevent infections, and make exfoliation easier. Exfoliation should be

COMMON SOCCER INJURIES YOUR PODIATRIST CAN HELP WITH! Plantar fasciitis: pain in the heel or arch of the foot, especially painful for the first steps in the morning Posterior tibialis posterior tendonitis: pain in the inside of your leg and foot particularly after running. Achilles tendonitis: pain at the back of your ankle especially common if you have not warmed up properly. If not managed correctly from the beginning it could rupture. In children between 8-14 years old with similar symptoms it is more likely calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s disease). Sesamoiditis: pain, tingling, numbness near the bottom of the big toe. Stress fractures: can be caused from repetitive impact and overuse

You may be developing a condition called peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage). There are many reasons why peripheral neuropathy can occur; diabetes, vitamin B12 deficiency and exposure to certain toxins are just a few. Symptoms for peripheral neuropathy may include: Burning Tingling Numbness Pain Loss of balance Hyper-sensitivity Treatment is varied and it may take extended periods of time for damaged nerves to regenerate.  It is most important to treat the underlying condition which has caused the neuropathy to prevent further deterioration. BOOK ONLINE HERE for a GENERAL TREATMENT and we can discuss your options. Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn

Is your child complaining of pain or tripping over at school? Maybe they walk a little strangely? Podiatrist’s undertake years of training to diagnosis, provide treatment and give long term management for paediatric foot issues. The first appointment includes a comprehensive biomechanical assessment including thorough history taking, muscle testing, joint testing, gait analysis and if needed vascular and neurological testing. These assessments can often involve running, jumping, hopping, and playing to assess gross motor skills and what factors can be altered to treat your child’s condition. We most commonly see children that present with: In-toeing AND out-toeing Knee and hip mal-alignment and pain Heel pain and general foot pain Toe

We always contact patients 12 months after their orthotics have been fitted to ensure they are still supporting the foot and to assess if any changes need to be made. This is appointment is important to help maintain the orthotics function and monitor for wear and tear. What you should expect at your 12-month review: Check-up on the wear and tear of orthotics– it’s important to make sure the orthotics are wearing correctly as they naturally will when worn for 5-7 days per week. If an area is showing signs of excessive wear reinforcing may be required and this will prolong their lifespan Review covering materials – Covers are put on the

What is a fungal nail infection? Onychomycosis, more commonly known as fungal nail can affect nails of both the hands and feet. It often affects either the big or little toenails. It is caused by a number of different organisms including dermatophytes such as Trichophyton rubrum and yeasts such as Candida albicans. Fungal nails often coincide with tinea of the skin. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose your fungal nail we will initially need to take out a small sample of the affected nail. We can then organise for you to drop your nail sample off to a local pathology centre for testing. This test normally takes between 2-3 weeks.