Peak’s Plantar Pressure Assessments
Ever considered how much force you experience when landing on your feet, and what parts take the load?
Knock Knees
Genu valgum, is a condition where the knees touch but the ankles do not. It appears most frequently in young children and can be concerning for parents who may know little about the condition.
IN-TOEING
In-toeing is a condition that many parents are concerned about in their child’s developing years. It is characterised by the feet turning inwards while standing, walking, or running, and is commonly referred to as being "pigeon toed”. In-toeing can be the result of many underlying causes.
Blisters… A Frustrating And Painful Problem.
Blisters can affect our school children to our elite athletes and everyone in between. Our Podiatrists not only focus on the immediate treatment of the blisters using sterile techniques, but also investigate the underlying causes, and therefore can advise on possible preventative measures.
Common Lower Limb Growth Conditions
Severs is highly prevalent in active kids, especially during winter sport. Severs (Calcaneal apophysitis) is a condition affecting the growth plate in the heel.
DOES YOUR CHILD RUN FUNNY?
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?
Bunions
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.
HEEL PAIN IN CHILDREN – SEVERS DISEASE
It is never fun watching your child limp off the sporting field or not be able to participate. Severs Disease is probably the most frequent cause of heel pain in children. The condition occurs most commonly in children between the ages of 8 and 14 years but it can occur in younger children. Both boys [...]
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are basically an over-stretch of the ligaments that hold the ankle in place. In around 80% of ankle sprains, the excessive movements are a combination of the foot 1) pointing downwards and 2) then twisting inwards (ouch!). The severity of the sprain is best described as follows: Grade I Sprain – Stretching of [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can be a constant issue for many people ranging from runners to walkers and even affecting people during their daily work routine. Check out our latest video from our Podiatrists on trying to manage this problem.