Let our Sports Podiatrist Russel Rubin guide you on how to take care of your feet and your footwear after you’ve run a race. He should know; not only is Russel a trained Sports Podiatrist, he has also competed as a cyclist and a runner in...
Follow these simple yet effective warm-up tips from our Podiatrist Trevor Proskewitz before you head out for a run. A smart warm-up gives your muscles, bones and joints a chance to loosen up. It gradually and gently increases your heart rate and makes it easier to...
footinjuryclinic’s Podiatrist Trevor Proskewitz gives you step-by-step instructions on how to stretch correctly after a run. After you do a run, make sure you cool down properly. Jog or walk for about 200 metres, then spend a few minutes stretching the muscles you have worked. Running...
Picking Up Marbles With Your Toes It makes sense that strengthening your feet might help reduce and prevent foot pain, but here’s an exercise you may not have heard of: picking up marbles (or small rocks) with your toes.How it works: Sit in a chair with your feet...
It’s no secret by now that traditional flimsy thongs are associated with gait alterations that can contribute to more serious issues, but for many patients, thongs are a hard habit to break. A new generation of “comfort” thongs offers an alternative, but clinicians remain wary.Anyone...
Walking is the most popular physical activity undertaken by Australian adults. It's free, easy, and can be done almost anywhere.Walking leads to a remarkable reduction in the risk of heart disease, type 2 , some cancers, arthritis, depression, anxiety and insomnia, and premature death from all causes. The health benefits of walking...
