We often advise our patients to do stretches at home and while we all have the best intentions, some of us may forget once we’ve left the clinic. So, here are some short videos clearly showing what to do. Wall Lunges This is a great stretch for your calfs (gastric and soleus), hamstring and glute […]
How do you know if your are running the “right” way? Running is one of the most natural forms of human movement. It is the basis of all sports and exercise and usually the first thing that a person does when they want to get fitter. While most of us can run (not that we […]
Experiencing pain or discomfort after regular activity? Feeling like your body is not performing as it should be? A biomechanical assessment can help identify the causes and help you find the best path to optimal body performance. What does biomechanics mean? Biomechanics is the science of movement of living organisms. It is the study of […]
Kim presented at The Foot Group with a three-month history of unrelieved sharp ankle pain in her right foot. She reported the pain was made worse by prolonged walking, going up hills or stairs. Our podiatrist diagnosed Kim’s problem with biomechanical assessment.
The Achilles tendon attaches the very powerful calf muscles at the back of your leg to the heel bone (calcaneus). Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon, and when this becomes chronic it is referred to as tendinosis. If ignored or aggravated this in turn can lead to the tendon rupturing, requiring surgery and lengthy rehab.
Sever’s disease (or heel pain) is painful inflammation at the back part of the heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches to it. It is seen in active growing children or adolescents, who are commonly involved in running or jumping sports.
Fitness, in whatever form you wish to do, is definitely an activity that should be encouraged in all of us, no matter the age. But unfortunately it’s often not as simple as deciding to ‘get fit’. To avoid injury, we can help you assess your foot and lower limb mechanics.
Pain and tenderness in the big toenail is not an uncommon complaint but common or not, the discomfort can be so great it can stop you from doing the activities you normally do or wearing the shoes you want to wear. If your toenail is tender and sore it is most likely because the toenail […]
If you have been having heel pain your doctor may have referred you for an X-ray, which may reveal heel spurs. Heel spurs occur over time from stresses to the plantar fascia or Achilles tendon which pull on the bone causing calcification. It is not the spur itself causing the pain – it’s the inflammation […]
Make your Coastrek experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible with these tips from the podiatrists at The Foot Group.
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