Heel/Arch pain

Do you often wonder why you get pain in your heel or your arch when you get up first thing in the morning or even after you have been sitting for a while?

Pain in your heel and arch can be the most common foot complaint and is often an indication that there may be a compromise to the long band of fibrous tissue found under the foot called the plantar fascia. It often presents as sharp pain on the inside of the heel or even it the mid area, but can also be found in the mid region of the arch.

Treatment options are usually guided towards rectifying the cause of this problem, which inevitably could be mechanical. A proper physical examination is required first and management may include stretching, orthotic devices, a change of footwear, massage and strapping

Achilles Pain

Are you experiencing pain in the back of your heel along the tendon when you walk or run?

Pain in the Achilles tendon is often an overuse injury of the band of tissue that connects the calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Although it is commonly seen in athletes, it can affect people of all demographics.

Pain is most often seen in the mid portion and/or at the insertion area into the back of the heel. Treatment options will depend on the diagnosis. A proper biomechanical examination is often required to rule out any underlying mechanical issues, and initial treatments may include simple at-home stretch and strengthening programmes. Further to this, orthotics and footwear modifications may be required for added stability. Self-care strategies are usually necessary to prevent recurring episodes.

FOOT & ANKLE

Plantar Fasciitis

This is the most common cause of all heel pains. The plantar fascia is a band of fibrous connective tissue that runs along the sole from the heel to the ball of the foot.

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Flat Feet

Have you ever been told, or have you always been aware that your feet are flat?

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Ankle Pain

Are you getting ankle pain? You may have an obvious reason for this, like a recent sprain! However sometimes there is a not so obvious reason.

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Morton's Neuroma

Are you experiencing a dull ache in your forefoot that sometimes turns into a sharp radiating pain into your toes?

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Metatarsal Stress Fractures

Stress fractures refer to a tiny “crack” in a bone caused by repetitive stress or force, often from overuse. Approximately 10% of all stress fractures are localised to the metatarsal bones of the foot.

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Rolled Ankles

This is a very common injury occurring during a wide variety of sports and activities. Usually the ankle “rolls-in” and ligaments and tendons on the outside become aggravated,

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Cuboid Syndrome

Do you have lateral foot pain (outer side of your foot) that either aches or feels like the pain moves around? Sometime even feels slightly locked up?

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TOE PAIN

Bunions and Big toe joint Pain

Are you starting to notice a lump or bump on the side of your big toe? Are you experiencing pain in this joint when you are wearing shoes?

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Forefoot Pain

The forefoot (or ball of the foot) is made up of small bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and many other forms of soft tissues.

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LEG PAIN

Shin Pain

This is a common injury in many running based sports. It is characterised by pain in and around the tibia (shin bone) in the lower leg and usually occurs as a result of a sudden

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Calf Strain

This is a condition caused by a tear of the muscle fibres of the muscles at the back of the lower leg and can range from mild to very severe.

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Foot & Leg Cramps

A muscle cramp is a strong, painful contraction or tightening of a muscle that typically comes on suddenly and can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.

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KNEE PAIN

Patella Femoral

This refers to pain arising from under and around the kneecap. The kneecap is designed to move up and down within a special groove at the end of the thigh bone.

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Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common problem with many causes, ranging from acute injuries, various medical conditions and overuse.

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Knee Arthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of knee arthritis which is a degenerative joint disease can gradually wear down the cartilage in the joint.

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CHILDREN

Sever's Disease

Looking at a child limping off the ground and complaining about pain in their heels is never pleasant.

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Hypermobility Syndromes

Hypermobility is a commonly used term for joints that people describe as “double-jointed”.

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Osgood–Schlatter Disease (OSD)

Osgood–Schlatter is a painful syndrome that affects the adolescents. During a growth spurt, it is thought that the tendon attaching the quadriceps muscle to the knee joint becomes tighter,

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Walking and running concerns

Are you one of the thousands of parents that is concerned about how your child runs or walks? Have you noticed that their feet and ankles turn in or out?

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Balance and Strength

Have you noticed your child is clumsy? Your child trips over a lot or tends to be a little injury prone? Do they prefer to sit down rather than stand and grumble if having to walk a long way?

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GENERAL CARE

Blisters

These are commonly found amongst athletes and can lead to pain and infection if left untreated.

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Callous and Corns

Corns and calluses are annoying and sometimes painful thickenings in the skin in areas of repeated pressure.

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Warts

Often referred to as plantar warts. These can be found anywhere on the sole of the foot or the toes but tend to produce symptoms in areas of pressure and friction.

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Cracked Heels

Dry, cracked heels can not only be unsightly, but can often cause a large amount of pain and discomfort.

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