Netball is the most popular sport by participation in Australia. It is a fast-paced, dynamic sport with lots of rapid starts and stops, jumping and landing. Netball has a high rate of injury, which makes sense due to the force that is applied to the feet, knees and ankles. Whilst some injuries are unavoidable in […]
Category Archives: Injuries
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Mar
Mar
Foot and lower leg pains are dealt with by experienced and amateur runners alike. But where do podiatrists fit in this equation? With a wide range of knowledge, podiatrists can be helpful for runners of all levels. Muscle tightness, old injuries and footwear choices are just some of the factors that can mean the difference […]
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Feb
Feb
One of the most commonly asked questions in regards to orthotics is “will they help with my knee pain?” Knee pain in it’s many forms is experienced by countless Australians on a day to day basis. The foot and it’s vicinity to the knee means that they both have a large influence on one another. […]
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Feb
Feb
Forefoot pain is a common issue suffered by many Australians. Due to the constant forces it is subjected to during walking and standing a number of different types of injuries and pains can occur. These can normally be categorised into one of three different causes. Achy forefeet that get progressively worse normally occur due to […]
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Feb
Feb
Many people don’t know what to expect when visiting the podiatrist for the first time. There are a few elements to the podiatrist that are similar to visiting any other medical professional, whether it’s a physiotherapist or a GP. Firstly your podiatrist will take a detailed history of the problem or injury that you are […]
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Nov
Nov
When we refer to flat feet we are mainly talking about the flexibility of a person’s foot. Whilst there are cases of people with naturally flat feet, for most of us our arch simply flattens out due to our body weight when standing or walking. Several degrees of pronation (or rolling in) is normal for […]
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Nov
Nov
Shin pain or shin splints are a common problem seen in active Australians. Dull throbbing along the front of the shin bone usually occurs during physical activity, and can seemingly occur out of nowhere. But what causes it and where do our feet become involved? Shin splints are an overuse injury. Whether that involves a […]
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Oct
Oct
We’ve all had our fair share of foot pains. Blisters from a new pair of shoes can be uncomfortable when walking around and leave us with nagging pain. Whilst that pain will eventually subside there are other issues, like sharp pains in our heel or arch, that can worsen with time. Many of us ignore […]
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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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Jul
Jul
Whether you’re running and cycling, or even just standing and walking, your Achilles tendon is constantly placed under high amounts of stress. Inflammation and pain in this tendon ( above the back of the heel) is commonly experienced by many Australians and it presents as a dull ache that is worse in the mornings plus […]
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