Pain around the ball of your foot? Does it feel like you’re walking on a pebble? Do your toes feel numb? If you’ve answered ‘YES’ to any of these questions, then it’s time to see a Podiatrist. Pain around the front part of your foot (the forefoot) is a very common problem that people seek […]
Running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity in the world- it’s free, you can do it almost anywhere, and it doesn’t require any specialized skills or equipment. If you’re new to running, or an experienced runner, here are my top tips to follow to keep you running happy! 1. Footwear […]
Are your heels cracked and sore at the moment? Are they stopping you from doing things? Cracked heels are a very common problem at this time of year when the weather is hotter. There are many things we can do to help your cracked heels, let us tell you more! How Do My Heels Become […]
Usually in the last trimester of pregnancy some of your complaints will become foot related. Common annoyances include foot swelling, cracked heels, pain (especially under the heel and arch) and shoes no longer fitting. At Armidale Podiatry, we thought it would be fitting for our podiatrist, Trina, to write a blog post on how pregnancy […]
Did you know that no one, other than Superman, has x-ray vision? I’m sure this comes as no surprise, so the next time you’re told by a friend, or a concerned family member that you have a heel spur, and they are not wearing a red cape and underpants on the outside of their tights, […]
When we treat a child with foot and leg pain at Armidale Podiatry, the treatment often includes exercises, shoe recommendations, and in some cases, foot orthotics. Parents sometimes have concerns about costs and how long orthotics and quality footwear will last because their child’s foot is growing so fast, which is understandable. Put Your Mind […]
Do your toes get red, itchy and sometimes painful bumps in winter? They are probably chilblains Chilblains are the body’s abnormal reaction to cold temperature where blood vessels in the toes (and sometimes fingers and nose) become inflamed and constrict. It is a local form of vasculitis; vascul- meaning ‘blood vessel’ and -itis meaning ‘inflammation’. […]
It’s nearly time to start thinking about getting the kids ready for another school year. It’s also around this time we start getting a lot of questions about school shoes Choosing school shoes can be an overwhelming task but it is an important one. Your child spends five days a week wearing them and as […]
Pronounced Plan-tar Fash-ee-eye-tis Are you hobbling around first thing in the morning because your heels hurt? It might be plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis (or fasciopathy) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults. It is most commonly described as heel pain in the morning, it improves as the body warms up […]
Spring is finally here, and summer is fast approaching. I know its traditionally time to spring clean your house, but what about your feet. Now winter is over, we can ditch the thick socks and enclosed shoes but are your feet ready? Dry skin & Callus build-up If you’ve noticed your skin is dry in […]
If you’re unsure if you may need to see a podiatrist we’ve created this blog post explaining the role of a podiatrist in foot health – and how this can enhance your overall well-being. What is a podiatrist? Podiatrists are university-trained health professionals who specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of conditions affecting […]