One of the more common and painful series of conditions we see as podiatrists relates to the posterior tibialis tendon. This muscle is responsible for holding the arch up during walking, preventing it’s collapse during the loading phase. For those with more flexible feet that pronate further than average this muscle can work particularly hard, […]
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Jun
Jun
As the cold weather comes charging in this winter our sandals and thongs get replaced with enclosed shoes. Often old shoes harden with age or no longer fit our feet as well as previously. When choosing enclosed footwear there are several important things to consider: Having an adequately wide upper with minimal seams minimises they […]
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Jun
Jun
Corns between our toes can be exceptionally painful. Narrow footwear causes our toes to squeeze into one another. This pressure causes hard skin to form as corns. These corns are particularly painful due to the thin skin between our toes. Podiatrists treat corns by removing the hard skin. Using a scalpel they can remove the […]
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May
May
The big toe serves the main role in late stage propulsion when we walk. It is the last point that touches the ground with each step we take. Anatomically it works best with a slight foot angle outwards and the toe flexing straight over it’s mid-line. But for many people the big toe is not […]
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May
May
Corns are painful spots that appear on our foot where hard skin has built up. Unlike callus, which is spread out evenly, corns are concentrated areas that can go quite deep into our feet. Corns form when a particular part of our foot is subjected to too much pressure. Bony points between toes or underneath […]
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May
May
Neuropathy is a condition relating to the damage of nerves leading to numbness, weakness and tingling. Neuropathy can occur due to local and systemic causes. The most damaging element of neuropathy is the loss of protective sensation, especially in the feet. This protective sensation is what tells us our foot is under trauma. This can […]
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May
May
Orthotics can be a difficult thing for our feet to get used to. Our feet have a certain way of walking, a way that we have done for years. Orthotics often ask our feet to move in a different way and this can take a bit of getting used to. Here at Active Care we […]
03
May
May
Ingrown toenails are a common problem for many people. They can often be managed at home by trimming the corner of the nail and bathing the toe in salty water. But what about when the nail won’t settle down? In these situations a podiatrist is your best bet. Using specialist tools they can remove the […]
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Apr
Apr
Orthotics play a role in the treatment of many patients in Podiatry. They can be used to help recover from current injuries or to reduce the risk of future injuries. Orthotics are one of the more expensive podiatry items, so many patients want to know if they are covered for some of this cost. Your […]
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Apr
Apr
In most conditions of the foot, traditional orthotics offer sufficient support when offloading pressure. Certain more complex or chronic cases may require further support. In these cases, we generally use a device called a Richie Brace. Richie Braces are a custom ankle foot orthosis (AFO) designed to control the foot and ankle and prevent the […]