If you've noticed a bony bump forming at the base of your big toe, chances are you’re looking at a bunion. Although quite common, bunions are a foot deformity that can cause persistent pain and swelling – not to mention how difficult it makes finding...
A bunion may seem like a minor foot issue at first – it’s just a bump on the side of your big toe – or so you think. Bunions, medically known as hallux valgus, are a progressive deformity that can become worse and worse leading...
Summer’s here – and so are the foot issues associated with the season. Our podiatrists at footinjuryclinic have outlined some of the main foot problems they see on the increase as the weather warms up. These foot ailments tend to increase in summer since people...
Sever's Disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a condition that mainly affects growing children, when they’re going through a growth spurt during puberty. Activities like running and jumping cause the already tight Achilles tendon to pull on and irritate the heel bone growth plate, causing pain in...
Fact: Women are four times more likely to have problems with their feet than men.Why? The culprit is the type of footwear women wear. Whether it’s for a night out or regular work wear, women tend to wear shoes with high heels and pointed toes. While...
Do you…Find walking or standing uncomfortable? Need advice on how to choose correct shoes? Experience foot or leg pain while exercising or playing sport? Suffer from diabetes? Have sore hips or heels?The Australian Podiatry Association is celebrating Foot Health Week from 12-18 October to...
