2021 was a crazy year for injuries, as Sydney lockdowns forced people to abruptly change their activity and exercise routines. More people have taken up running than ever before, and as a result we’ve seen more heel pain cases than ever before! Thankfully we’ve been able to help manage many injuries and assist people in […]
Author Archives: Angus McDonald
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Mar
Mar
What are Chilblains? As we slowly get closer to the colder months here in Sydney, Australia, it is important to prepare yourself for the change in weather and understand some of the common conditions that can come with it! Chilblains is a condition that involves reduced blood circulation as a result of exposure to cold, […]
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Mar
Mar
SWIFT plantar wart treatment for managing stubborn verucas SWIFT plantar wart treatment is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of veruca management, and for good reason! SWIFT uses microwave energy to treat plantar warts Microwave energy generates heat within water molecules inside the wart tissue, and penetrates up to a depth of 5mm. […]
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Mar
Mar
What are Plantar Fibroma’s? Have you ever felt a small bump along the arch of your foot? Chances are you’ll know if you have, as they can be quite uncomfortable! You may be experiencing plantar fibromas. Plantar fibromas go by many names, medically they are referred to as plantar fascial fibromatosis or Ledderhose’s disease. It […]
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Mar
Mar
Sever’s disease a painful heel Has your child ever complained of having heel pain? Chances are it was most likely Sever’s Disease! Sever’s is the most common form of heel pain in children/ young adolescents and often causes limping both during and after sporting activities. It can be very frustrating for kids and parents as […]
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Mar
Mar
When do you need to use custom insoles? Have you used orthotics before? You may know them as insoles specifically designed for your feet, but how do you know if you need them? Custom insoles are prescribed by podiatrists for a wide range of reasons, here’s a quick summary to help you assess if you […]
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Mar
Mar
A sprained ankle common both within and outside of sport If you’ve ever had an ankle sprain, you would know how painful and debilitating they can be? You’re definitely not alone as ankle sprains comprise of up to 10-20% of all sports injuries, and are one of the most common injuries both within and outside […]
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Feb
Feb
Pain In The Ball Of Your Feet Are you experiencing pain under the balls of your feet? Do you have pins and needles or numbness in your toes? Feels like you’re standing on a stone? No you’re not going crazy, you may be experiencing one of a number of possible conditions! Pain in this area […]
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Feb
Feb
Crooked Toes, Deformed Toes, Call Them What You Want Are you dealing with crooked toes? Do you have toes that are abnormally shaped, facing sideways or sticking up into your shoes? It’s not as uncommon as you think! Toe deformities come in many different shapes and sizes, and are dealt with by people from all […]
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Nov
Nov
Have you been experiencing arch pain, tenderness around your inner ankle, or even shin splints? Your tibialis posterior muscle may be the root of your problem and you may have Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction! What is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction? Tibialis posterior is a muscle of your lower leg that runs down the middle of […]