Nerve pain can be pretty tricky to describe. Numbness, tingling and burning can all occur when a nerve or nerves are being compressed, rubbed or irritated in some way. This is especially common in our toes and the balls of our feet. The most common nerve condition in the feet is called a Morton’s Neuroma. […]
Category Archives: Senior Foot Health
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
Bunions are a progressive condition of the big toe joint, where a bony lump forms and the toe begins to point back towards the outside of the foot. The nature of the condition can differ with minor bunions causing lots of pain whilst large deformities can be pain free. Whilst bunions are rarely caused by […]
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Apr
Apr
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and chronic pain with 3.85 million Australians affected. As our population ages, those numbers continue to grow. Research suggests that early intervention can delay the onset of the disease and may reduce the number of cases of osteoarthritis by about 500,000 within 15 years. We specialize in the […]
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Mar
Mar
Many of us are guilty of wearing inappropriate or poor footwear. Ballet flats, high heels and skate shoes are all common choices that we know are not great for our feet. As we get older this can have a greater influence on the way we walk, and in older adults this can impair balance and […]
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Mar
Mar
As we age, our feet are at a higher risk of developing problems and pain becomes a common problem. On of the main concerns is that our feet start to lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet, a condition called Fat Pad Atrophy. This causes a number of problems – particularly […]
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Oct
Oct
Toenails, not the nicest topic to discuss but they are oh so important when it comes to looking after your foot health. Did you know that your nails are susceptible to fungal infections? Fungal spores can enter the nail causing them to become discoloured, thickened and brittle. Here’s a few tips to minimise the risk […]
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Oct
Oct
1. Look closer By looking at your feet every day you can check for cracks, sores, infections or dry skin. This is especially important if you have diabetes or chronic health issues. See your podiatrist if you spot anything to avoid complications. 2. Feeling comfortable? Check that your shoes give you the support you deserve […]
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Nov
Nov
Everything is connected in life—even in our bodies. That means we shouldn’t overlook any part of our bodies when it comes to health, including our oft-neglected feet. In fact, our feet could be considered the foundation of our physical wellness, particularly as we age.