It Stops You in Your Tracks! 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 …
What is a Pre Pointe assessment? Dance schools will often assess your ability to start pointe, however it is important to have your feet medically cleared by a qualified professional to ensure that your feet are physically prepared for the demands of pointe work. Pointe is a beautiful art however it is not a normal …
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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They Always Need New Footy Boots We all go through it, we dust off last seasons footy boots, get the kids to try them on and find out there foot has grown astronomically and they need new boots. Football boots are often low profile (flat), lightweight and flexible which usually results in less cushioning and …
Anatomy of the Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon is one of the largest and strongest tendons in the human body, and can tolerate loads greater than our own body weight. The Achilles tendon is a continuation of two muscles known as the ‘Calf’ muscle which is comprised of the Gastrocnemius and Soleus. The Achilles tendon …
Some Simple Lacing Tips To Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Runners. With shoes there are a number of different variations to tying up laces. It’s not as simple as the bunny loop system but is now replaced by many different lacing techniques. It is fascinating to see how a simple adjustment can …
What is Hammer Toe? A hammertoe is a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint of a toe, which causes the joint to be permanently bent down in a rigid position over time. Hammertoe usually affects the second, third or fourth toes. Book Now What causes hammer toe? Hammertoe is often caused by wearing poorly fitting …
Running Shoes Need Regular Replacing Most people wait far too long before replacing their running shoes and risk overuse injuries as a result. Generally running shoes should last between 600 and 1000 kilometres, although this depends on your body weight, how often and far you run, the terrain you run on and your running style. …
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Injinji Toe Socks Injinji toe socks are rooted in the idea of lightweight socks that allow your toes to ‘Splay naturally and align properly, enabling greater stability and more comfort’ for athletic and daily use. Book online Prevent Blisters Injinji toes socks helps tackle issues that runners face and deal with them at the root. …
Here’s Some Advice I Often Give to My Patients: Have a Goal in Mind Do you want to enter a certain event, walking daily, or run around with the kids? Have a goal that is clear, realistic and concise. Start Low & Go Slow If you have not exercised for quite some time, do not …
How Does Pregnancy Affect Your Feet? Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman’s body. What happens is that during pregnancy there is an increased release of a hormone within the body called relaxin. Relaxin is important in preparing the body for childbirth and is responsible for relaxing the ligaments. However, this hormone has an affect …
What is Intoeing? In-toeing or ‘pigeon toes’ is very common in young children and is when a person’s feet turn inward (instead of pointing straight ahead or outward). In-toeing may not cause any problems however, in severe cases in-toeing can cause clumsiness and falls where intervention should occur. What Causes Intoeing? There are three main …
Feet in the Cooler Weather Caring for your feet is very important, especially during the cooler months. The cooler weather can present multiple challenges in maintaining foot health, with the risk of numbness and decreased circulation dramatically increasing. Check Your Feet Daily It is important to check your feet daily looking for breaks in the …
What is Hikers Wool? HikersWool is made from lambs’ fleece which is soft, lanolin rich and durable. It helps with prevention of blisters and irritation spots between toes and on the soles of your feet by preventing friction from occurring. The wonder of wool wicks away moisture and perspiration allowing your feet to breathe. It …
Managing Injuries in the Lower Limb Injuries to the lower limb are very common so it is important to recognise and seek early management of an injury to reduce the recovery time. After early detection of an injury, an appointment with a podiatrist will involve diagnosing the injured structures and determining the cause of injury …
Later Knee Pain ITB Friction Syndrom, Biceps Femoris Tendinopathy, Joint Pain. Lateral knee pain (pain on the outside border of the knee) is most commonly the condition Illiotibial band (ITB) friction syndrome (ITBFS). The suggested cause is an increase in compression in the layer of fat and connective tissue that separate ITB from the lateral …
What are Plantar Warts (Verrucae)? Verrucae (warts) are the main viral infection on the foot caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They are typically found under the point of highest pressure, such as the ball of the foot. Early on they appear as a …
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 …
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. …
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 …
