Plantar pressure refers to the pressure measured on the plantar surface of the foot using a specialised digital platform/insole. A 2011 study by Esparza and colleagues, investigated the plantar pressure distribution of 40 soccer players and found some interesting results. They found that 16 of the 40 soccer players (40%) presented the highest pressure in [...]
Did you know if you have private health fund coverage for orthotics, they will cover you for one pair of orthotics per calendar year. With the end of the year fast approaching now might be the time to take advantage of those rebates and get a new set of orthotics made. Got orthotics for your [...]
Perth's Premier Sports + Family Podiatry Clinic Its been another great year for Team Peak. We continue our work with Perth’s leading Sporting teams and the leading sports medicine minds in the country. We have recently completed a mini makeover of the clinic which looks amazing and continue to invest in new technology to ensure [...]
Don't forget to cream up, and not just the nose! The tops of your feet are a common place for painful sunburn and unfortunately a common site for melanoma. Beach time = barefoot. No problem. Its great to go barefoot, but don’t get carried away. Being on holidays the temptation is long runs [...]
Spectacular morning for the Peak Podiatry breakfast 2016. A BIG thank you to our superstar guest speaker Damian Martin and to our always amazing MC Simon Beaumont. Thank you to all our referrers who took time out of their busy schedules to attend. Thank you also for your continued support and ongoing trust you place [...]
Information regarding running shoes may be confusing, the purchaser can easily get confused by the biomechanical terminology and marketing jargon. The right shoe is a crucial part of injury prevention. Foot function is individual and so therefore the same shoe will vary greatly between people. We can help you to choose the right shoe [...]
FIT - correct fitting is crucial correct length/ width and depth. SUITED TO YOUR ACTIVITY - walking, running, hiking will require different features. CORRECT LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR YOU - to prevent injury and provide optimal biomechanical efficiency. COMFORT FACTOR - it it feels right it usually is. DON'T MAKE DRASTIC CHANGES - initiate [...]
The Selfie South Korea and North Korea South Korea and North Korea take Selfie. The Fastest Man on Earth Usain Bolt Australian photographer takes best ever pis of the fastest man on earth Usain Bolt. Women's Rugby Australia First ever gold medal in [...]
How would you describe your experience being part of the Peak Podiatry Team? I initially joined Peak at the beginning of 2015, working just one day per week. I soon discovered that I had joined a practice that was busy for many reasons. The calibre of podiatrists have a wide range of skills, and [...]
Hot Off the Press RCT of 61 runners over 6 months If weight >71kgs, risk of injury greater in minimalist than a maximalist running shoes. If >85 kgs, then 3x more likely to get injury in minimalist shoes. If less than 71kgs, no increased injury risk. Footwear Comparisons Information regarding running shoes may [...]
