Certain medical conditions may require specialist treatment by a Podiatrist. At the Foot and Ankle Clinic we can assist you in getting the correct ongoing care for your condition. Medical Conditions At the Foot and Ankle Clinic our highly qualified team of Podiatrists are all members of the Australian Podiatry Association and offer a combined 50 […]
Suffering from forefoot pain? Forefoot pain is a common clinical complaint. Numerous health issues produce pain in the region, with known causes of forefoot pain being bunions, corns, and hammertoes, amongst others. The majority of adults will eventually suffer from forefoot pain, and it can difficult for people suffering from forefoot pain to go about their daily […]
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, […]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic nerve pain condition that usually affects the arms, legs, hands or feet. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome can occur after injury or trauma and is believed to be caused by damage to, or malfunction of, the nervous system which occurs after an injury, such as a fracture. Rarely, CRPS can affect other body […]
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is very common in the small joints of the foot and ankle. There are hundreds of forms of arthritis, many affecting the foot and ankle. All of them can lead to pain […]
Foot drop is a gait abnormality in which the dropping of the forefoot happens due to weakness, irritation or damage to the common fibular nerve including the sciatic nerve, or paralysis of the muscles in the anterior portion of the lower leg. It is usually a symptom of a greater problem, not a disease in itself. […]
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 […]
How Diabetes Affects Your Feet Many diabetics experience problems with their feet so adequate foot care is essential to reduce the risk of complications. The Foot and Ankle Clinic helps diabetics maintain healthy feet by providing ongoing foot care programs and treatment where necessary. Diabetes can affect your feet in a number of ways if […]
Club Foot (Talipes Equino Varus) Club foot is a birth defect. It becomes evident in a shortening of the tendons on the inner side and rear of the foot. This causes the foot to be permanently twisted inward and upward. In about half the cases, both feet are affected. If left untreated, the affected person […]
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