They can be soft Not all flat feet need orthotics They can be adjusted They don't have to go in every shoe There are different types for different shoes Orthotics are an external arch support that is placed in the shoe to control foot and lower limb function. It is commonly misunderstood that orthotics [...]
Welcome to Peak Podiatry Well, here we are in October already...dare we say Christmas is only a blink away! Winter sports have been done and won. Football, Netball, and Soccer are all taking a break to name a few. We hope everyone got through the winter season healthy, active and injury free. Whilst winter draws [...]
Ankle Sprains & Rehab Ankle sprains are basically an over-stretch of the ligaments that hold the ankle in place. The severity of the sprain is best described as follows: Grade I Sprain – Stretching of the ligaments and/or minor tearing Grade II Sprain – Partial tearing of the ligaments Grade III Sprain [...]
You may find it hard to believe, but you can in fact injure your fat. Pain in the base of your heel and around the peripheral of your heel can be related to your fat pad and the diagnosis of fat pad syndrome in the foot is more common than you think. As illustrated [...]
This refers to pain arising from under and around the kneecap (patella). The Patella is designed to move up and down within a special groove at the end of the thigh bone.
Welcome to Peak Podiatry Well it's supposed to be winter! The recent weeks and months of sunshine have made for some wonderful days for lots of activity outdoors. We hope you've all be putting your best forward with any events you may have been doing, or even just enjoying a leisurely walk. Winter can [...]
This is a condition that features joints that easily move beyond the normal range expected for that particular joint. Hypermobile joints are sometimes referred to as “ loose joints”, and those affected are referred to as being “double jointed”. When generalized, the hypermobility occurs with symptoms such as muscle or joint pain without systemic [...]
Lacing your shoes – There’s more to it than you may think. We all have feet with different sizes, lumps , bumps, thick bits and skinny bits. So when you’re trying to get your shoes to fit super comfy, or looking to solve a problem, consider these three lacing technique tips below. Loop lock lacing [...]
Are you wondering if there is anything that can be done for a bunion other than surgery?There are actually a few different treatments available depending on the stage of development, if you’re getting pain, where you’re getting pain and your gait function.If you have had a bunion since you were a child then orthotics may [...]
Welcome to Peak Podiatry Well here we are in April already. Time flies when you’re having fun! Summer sports have been done and won and football , netball and soccer are back to name a few. Busselton Half ironman is not too far away as everyone gets to the pointy end of training. This [...]
