Many health practitioners and specialists preach about the benefits of walking, but what about when it causes leg pains? There are known benefits to our body with walking, lower rates of heart disease and some cancers, but what about when our legs ache during and after walking. Here is some information about four non-arthritic conditions […]
Monthly Archives: August 2021
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Aug
Aug
It warms up pretty quickly here in Queensland. Blink and suddenly winter is over and the temperature has started climbing. With the warmer weather of spring and summer around the corner you’ll probably want to slip on a pair of sandals or thongs. So here are some tips to get your feet looking great for […]
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Aug
Aug
Stress fractures are thin hairline fractures that mostly affect the weight-bearing bones in the body. Unlike regular fractures that result from a single severe impact, stress fractures result from repeated or excessive stress over an extended period of time. The most common sites of stress fractures in the foot are the metatarsal bones, the five […]
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Aug
Aug
Child in-toeing, or pigeon toes, is a common question we are asked about as podiatrists. It refers to when our feet point inward when walking, instead of straight ahead. It is actually quite a common condition in young children, with roughly 30% of children showing in-toeing by the age of 4. Thankfully most cases are […]
02
Aug
Aug
As podiatry is an essential service our clinic is open. We are doing everything on our end to maintain a safe environment with extra hand washing, hand sanitizers and a policy to turn away any client or practitioner who is sick or has recently traveled to COVID-19 affected areas. We have implemented social distancing measures […]