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30 May Reoccurring Ingrown Toenails
Reoccurring Ingrown Toenails 4 reasons why you might be getting recurring ingrown toenails. Genetics - you inherit the nail shape of your parents. A wide and deep nail plate is more likely to become ingrown Shoes - your shoes are too small or too big Incorrect...
14 Mar Kids Feet
Kids Feet Did you know that in-toeing (or pigeon toe) is actually a normal progression of development? It’s normal to see some level of internal rotation of the legs between approximately 3-5 years of age. This should start to straighten around school age. It’s advised to have...
06 Mar Dry Needling
Dry needling Have you got foot or leg pain? Do you have tight muscles? Should you be stretching more? Sometimes foot and leg pain such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis is caused by tight muscles higher up in the legs such as your calves, hamstrings and gluteals. Dry...
14 Feb Severe’s Disease
Is your child complaining of heel pain? Severe’s Disease is inflammation of a growth plate in your child's heel. It can lead to debilitating heel pain. This growth plate is active approximately between 9-13 years old. Now, I have absolutely no idea why it’s called a...
03 Feb Ingrown Toenails
Okay, so up until now I’ve really only written about desirable or fashionable connections to Podiatry. However, I know there are some avid pimple poppers or people who love gory things out there - so this is for you guys! Ingrown toenails. One of my absolute...
20 Jan Morton’s Neuroma
I love summer time in Perth. It’s a time to soak up the warmth and hit the beach, indulge in healthy summer fruits and keep active and fit. For some people however, it’s not as pleasant especially if you are experiencing a painful Morton's Neuroma. As...
26 Nov Do you use the correct cream for your feet?
Do you use the correct cream for your feet? As a Podiatrist, I see a lot of different feet every day. It’s often the forgotten part of the body. Usually it takes for something to go wrong or for someone to be in pain to come...
18 Nov Four shoes you need this summer
Are you having trouble sorting out your summer shoes? Don't worry, I've done the work for you! *place of purchase 1 ~ The slide. Everyone needs an easy on and off kick around shoe. Look for a slide which has arch support and a small heel. My favourite...
09 Nov Cycling Orthotics
Principle Podiatrist, Laura Ellwood, prescribes and designs custom foot orthotics including customised cycling inserts. The Foot Studio is a modern and innovative Podiatry Practice where high quality treatment is our standard. A unique design for cycling orthotics is now available from The Foot Studio. We use...
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