Having a fall over the age of 65 can be a catastrophic event in your life. On a personal note, my father had a fall at 81 years old and was never capable of living independently again. He went from independent living in a village to being bed bound in a nursing home. I was …
Are My Feet Flat? This is a question podiatrists get asked a lot. Many people are really concerned that their feet are flat and that it will cause them all manner of problems. The Armed Forces famously used to knock back applicants for having flat feet. Yes, they used to, but even that has changed …
Our Summers can be Brutal. Summer in Queensland can be pretty brutal! It’s not just the heat but the humidity that comes with it. A lot of people who need orthotics to keep themselves pain free, have trouble wearing enclosed shoes in such hot, sticky weather. At Dynamic Podiatry there are a couple of options …
Humbled and Surprised At Dynamic Podiatry we were very surprised and humbled when Feedspot, the world’s leading authority on blogging, made contact to let us know that we had been selected in their Top 100 Podiatry Blogs! You can check out our place in this esteemed list of podiatry blogs by clicking here: Feedspot Top …
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Where’d You All Come From? It was only a week into the Corona Virus lockdown that I started to notice a strange phenomenon. At almost any time of the day if I went for a walk, I would find an unusually large number of people out and about on the walking tracks. They were walking, …
How are Custom Orthotic Insoles Different? There are many types of insoles available to people with foot problems, they can be bought for $40 in a pharmacy, or even bought on a cruise for several hundred dollars! So what sets custom foot orthotics apart from other insoles, and how are they actually made? In this …
Matt Hayter Discusses Ankle injuries At Dynamic Podiatry we see a lot of ankle injuries come into our practice. In this video Matt discusses: 0:05 Introduction 0:32 Anatomy of the ankle and a common cause of injury 2.04 . A case of severe bruising from the toes to the knee 3:01 Differing rates of recovery. …
Nobody has Time for Heel Pain! Ouch! We all know the feeling, you wake up to go to the bathroom, swing your feet onto the floor and then BAM! You forgot how much that heel was going to hurt on that first step.? Walking becomes a hobble as you loosen things up.? Hopefully after a …
I Don’t Know if This is A Podiatrist Problem… As Podiatrists, and even more so the receptionists who work in our practices, are often confronted with this line. People often don’t know what we treat, even though they do know that we treat foot conditions. So I thought I’d try to demystify the range of …
A Modern Problem Many centuries ago we all walked barefoot. Our feet were perfectly designed for uneven and soft or hard surfaces. All the joints of the feet and the various muscles and tendons that act like pulleys on our feet were adapted for walking on sand, dirt, grass etc. So, Why Do They Hurt? …
Not All Orthotics are The Same We’re often asked, “Are all orthotics the same?” The answer is a resounding no! There are many types of different generic orthotics.? These are orthotics that are meant to be made for the “average foot,” that mythical beast. They can often be found in pharmacies or shoe stores. The …
Children’s Podiatry – Caring for Kid’s Feet Children should be free to run, jump, and play. That’s exactly what we at Dynamic Podiatry want your children to do, but sometimes foot or leg pain gets in the way. All types of pain in children need to be investigated as it’s not their normal state. Usually …
The Intrinsic Foot Muscles You may never have heard of the intrinsic muscles of the foot, but these little fellows are helping you to stay upright every time you stand, walk, or run. The extrinsic muscles on the other hand are much better known, they include the calf muscles (soleus and gastrocnemius) and Tibialis Anterior, …
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“My Grandmother had these big bumps on her feet and now I’m worried I’ll get them too!” If this commonly-used phrase applies to you, then it sounds like you’re worried about Bunions (or as Podiatrists like to call it – Hallux Abducto Valgus). To put it simply, Bunions are bony lumps that form at the …
We’re often asked by people, “What are orthotics?” In general terms, orthotics are anything that is placed into your shoes to change the forces acting on your feet. This can more evenly spread the body weight or take stress from a structure (like the plantar fascia) that is injured. Not all orthotics are created equal …
Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis Achilles Tendinitis is characterised by inflammation and pain in the achilles tendon. It is also referred to as Achilles Tendinopathy, which covers both inflammation, and overuse resulting in micro tears. Achilles Tendinitis is an overuse injury, and can have a sudden, or insidious onset. In most cases, the tendon will be breaking down …
Tinea of the foot (or Athlete’s Foot) is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that can occur on different parts of the foot. It typically manifests as moist, itchy, peeling skin in between the toes. Tinea is most common among young adults and those who regularly visit communal facilities such as swimming pools and change …
Anyone who wants to get the most out of their running is looking for the best running shoe. In this blog, one of our podiatrists Joe, discusses the features you should be looking for to get the most out of your running shoes. 1. Comfort The shoe needs to be comfortable to wear straight away. …
The relationship between Diabetes and foot health Foot ulcers are the main concern with the diabetic foot. But these wounds do not come about from nothing. There are in fact multiple pathological processes occurring simultaneously. Most of them are caused by the high blood glucose levels that are associated with diabetes. Peripheral Neuropathy This can …
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Forefoot pain is another regular complaint seen at Dynamic Podiatry. Pain in the forefoot area can indicate a number of conditions including bursitis, a metatarsal head fracture, a plantar plate tear, and more commonly, a Morton’s Neuroma. A Morton’s Neuroma is the name given to a plantar (bottom of foot) inter-metatarsal (between long bones in …
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It’s that stabbing, cripplingly sharp pain in the bottom of your heel that causes you to hobble when you get up in the morning. Normally after a few minutes the pain will subside only to return with a vengeance later in …
Ingrown Toenails are a Real Pain! Here at Dynamic Podiatry we see hundreds of ingrown toenails each year. Many people are scared to get them seen to because they are worried about the pain. But I’m going to show you how we have the special tools and the experience to relieve your ingrown toenail quickly …
Sever’s or calcaneal tractional apophysitis as it is correctly called is a very common condition particularly in young athletes. It can be a very painful and debilitating condition as it will regularly prevent children from participating in their favourite activities: whether that be football, netball, basketball, dancing, martial arts, or any other sports or physical …
Sore feet, legs and knees can seem to be a normal part of life for many of us, but should they be? Pain can be a very useful tool. When we are young it teaches us to avoid dangerous situations which could put our overall health at risk. Sharp objects, hot and cold, hard and …
