We use our feet every day, and we depend on them to take us where we need to go. However, there are numerous common conditions that can affect the feet throughout one’s life. The Foot and Ankle Clinic are equipped to look after your feet, from childhood through to your senior years. Common Podiatry Conditions […]
Swelling in the feet, otherwise referred to as oedema, occurs as a result of a wide range of causes, including the body’s reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake, pregnancy, and the hormones associated with the menstrual cycle. Oedema can be symptomatic of serious medical conditions such as heart, kidney or liver disease. Fluid […]
Having one of your legs is a bit longer than the other is very common and can lead secondary complications and pain in areas such as the lower back, hip and neck. At the same time this can also lead to poor posture and balance which can leads to other degenerative joint problems, stress fractures, […]
Tailor’s bunion, also known as a bunionette, is typically a prominence of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe. Typically constant rubbing or poor alignment and mechanics lead to a painful bump at the base of the little toe. A tailor’s bunion is similar to a regular bunion but in a […]
A heel spur is a calcium deposit resulting in a bony protrusion underneath the heel bone (calcaneus). On an X-ray, a heel spur typically extends forward by as much as a 1-15cm. Without visible X-ray evidence, the condition is sometimes known as “heel spur syndrome.” Although heel spurs often exist painlessly, they can cause heel pain and typically suggest […]
Heel Pain Heel pain is a common problem for people of all ages. It is often a ‘catch-all term’ for any condition that can occur around the heel, often causing chronic discomfort. Conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis and heel spurs can cause pain and inflammation in your foot. This in turn often affects your ability […]
What is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is perhaps one of the most common acute foot and ankle injuries that occurs typically while participating in sport. An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. Ankle sprains occur among people of all ages. Participating in […]
Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman’s body. Many women have common complaints throughout their pregnancy. One of these complaints, often overlooked, is foot pain. Due to the natural weight gain during pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity is completely altered. This causes a new weight-bearing stance and added pressure to the knees and […]
Sesamoiditis is a common ailment of the plantar forefoot, causing pain in the ball of the foot specifically under the big toe joint. The sesamoid bones are very small bones which are located under the big toe joint within the tendons that run to the big toe. What are Sesamoids? Most bones in the human body […]
Plantar Fasciitis (or fasciopathy) is a condition of pain and tissue damage at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the underside of the calcaneus (heel bone). Patients presenting with plantar fasciitis will usually describe pain when the foot hits the floor in the morning or after periods of inactivity. The pain usually settles down […]
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