The importance of regular foot checks
Ensuring healthy feet and overall well-being Our feet are essential yet often overlooked parts of our body. They carry us through our daily activities, support our weight, and allow us to engage in various forms of exercise and movement. Despite their importance, many people neglect their foot health, leading to a range of problems […]
Nurturing Healthy Foot Development in Children
A simple guide for parents and their little ones feet Children’s feet are delicate and constantly growing, making foot health an essential aspect of their overall well-being. Proper foot care during the early years sets the foundation for healthy development and can prevent future problems. Below are some key practices to be mindful […]
Foot Health Maintenance Guide
Keeping your feet happy, healthy and comfortable A guide to foot health maintenance Good foot health goes beyond just having pain-free feet. It encompasses a range of factors, including proper alignment, strength, flexibility, and cleanliness. When your feet are in good shape, you’re able to move comfortably and efficiently, which can positively impact your […]
Bunion Basics: What you need to know about bunions and treatment options
Hallux valgus AKA bunions – the nasty bony bumps that form on the big toe Bunions develop when the big toe pushes against the adjacent toe, forcing the joint of the big toe to enlarge and protrude outward. Bunions can be painful and may cause swelling, redness, and inflammation around the affected joint. Bunions […]
How to manage osteoarthritis to live your best life
According to the World Health Organisation, this degenerative joint condition affects 73% of individuals who are older than 55 years old. Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be more prevalent as individuals age, however it’s important to recognise that osteoarthritis can affect people at any age. Osteoarthritis […]
Is your child complaining of sore heels?
They might have calcaneal apophysitis. Previously named Sever’s disease, calcaneal apophysitis relates to the inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. The growth plate is made up of cartilage positioned near the ends of the bones. This condition commonly affects children aged between 8-15 years old. This is because as a child is […]
You’ve broken your toe, what now?
“There is nothing you can do for a broken toe” – this is a common myth and is far from the truth. Breaking your toe can be incredibly painful and often hard to complete your daily activities. Other than trying to push through the pain there are a few things you can try to […]
How to finally put blisters behind you
Here is your simple guide to blister prevention A blister is a fluid filled lesion that develops on the top layer of the skin. The clear watery fluid inside a blister is called serum and if the blister remains closed the serum can provide natural protection to the skin beneath. A blister will commonly […]
Fungal infection of the nail, also known as…. onychomycosis
These types of infections compromise over 50% of all nail diseases! Onychomycosis occurs from an overgrowth of fungus beneath the toenail or fingernail. Fungi love warm, moist environments which is why this infection affects toenail more often. Having our feet confined into shoes and socks is a common way to contract onychomycosis, as well […]
A simple guide to plantar plate injuries
Pain in the ball of your foot? Large gap between toes or toes sitting higher than the rest? You might have a plantar plate injury. What is the plantar plate? The plantar plate is a ligament that sits beneath the metatarsophalangeal joints (along the ball of your foot). The plantar plate stabilises the joint […]
