The warm summer days are upon us. As we break out the summer wardrobe and footwear, beware, there are several foot problems that we consistently see over the summer months that need some thought and planning so as not to ruin your Christmas holiday.
WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY? Shockwaves are movements of extremely high pressure. In everyday life shockwaves can be caused by explosions, earthquakes or a plane breaking the sound barrier. In medicine, this application has been developed into Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). HOW DOES SHOCKWAVE THERAPY WORK? Shockwave therapy uses an acoustic wave which carries high energy…
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When was the last time you checked your running shoes?? Like your car, your running shoes need to be checked on a regular basis – and just like your car tyres, after a certain amount of kilometres they need to be replaced. The ‘spongy stuff’ that shoes are made from in most cases is called…
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With running season well and truly underway, lots of little niggles (or not so little) aches and pains may be showing up in your training before or after these big runs. One common, and quite often debilitating issue we see a lot of during running festival times is the dreaded shin splints. WHAT IS SHIN…
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Falls are a major concern as we age – it is estimated that 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 experience a fall at least once a year. There are numerous medical causes that can lead to falls such as medication, poor sensory input, neurological conditions and cognitive decline. However, lower limb problems…
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Now that the netball season is up and running, it may be time to check that your feet and shoes are up and running too! While netball is considered a non contact sport it is surprising how many injuries can occur when playing, with a large number of these occurring in the foot and ankle.…
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Football season is in full swing and you may have started noticing some niggles in your feet which could turn into a problem later in the season. The problem might be your boots, it might be your feet, or it might be both. Your feet are your most important asset when playing football and if…
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With it being the beginning of Autumn (and Winter just around the corner) the weather will be soon cooling down. Many people will soon be ditching their thongs and opened toe shoes/sandals for the warming comfort of an enclosed shoe. To help minimise any issues and keep your feet looking and feeling the best they…
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Well its that time of year again – Christmas and New Year has passed and it’s time to start thinking about the year ahead!! For many that means it is time to start organising the kids for Back to School and one of the top items on the list is new school shoes. Your child…
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It’s that time of year again – time to get fitted for new school shoes! It is always best if you can go somewhere and have your children fitted for their school shoes by a fitting professional such as The Athlete’s Foot – but that isn’t always possible. Here are some tips to make sure…
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