I have two very active boys who both play lots of sport, and recently when talking to other parents I was asked if podiatrists can help with growing pains? Growing pains is a broad term for the pain children experience in the legs and feet most commonly in the evening or during the night. Sometimes...
Can you believe the first half of the footy season is done and dusted? As many football teams come out of the Queens Birthday mid-season bye, it’s time to assess our bodies and take control. This is an important time of the year for players to manage any niggling injuries they may have but also...
You are all booked and ready for an upcoming trip of a lifetime but are your feet ready for the increase activity that will occur? Jet setting across the globe to embark on holiday typicallycomes with a rapid increase in activity and time spent on your feet. Trekking across Europe, South America, Australia or various...
Investing in great runners but neglecting your day-to-day shoes? Windsor podiatrist, Jessie Duff, explains why our work shoes matter! Whether you’re training for a big event or just a weekend warrior, your work shoes really do matter! The importance of a good running or exercise shoe is generally well understood. We all know that a...
What is it used for Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), or more commonly known as ‘shockwave therapy’ really isn’t as scary as it sounds! ESWT is used to treat a range of lower limb conditions, particularly long-standing soft tissue injuries such as plantar fasciitis (heel pain), achilles tendinopathy and shin pain. How does it work?...
National Diabetes Week kicks off again in July this year, raising awareness on the prevention and management of diabetes. At Pro Feet Podiatry we are passionate about managing diabetes and reducing diabetes-related foot complications, that’s why we thought we’d start the conversation a little earlier this year! So, what is Diabetes? Diabetes is a complex...
Do you ever experience pain on the inner aspect of your ankle while running but don’t recall ever spraining or injuring yourself? The pain may only ever present at the beginning or after a run, or sometimes you may even think it is just a niggle and can push past it, guess again! This little...
As the number of females playing AFL soars, the need for appropriate football boots does too. If you are currently or have played football in the past, it is likely that you would have had difficulty selecting the right foot, with minimal options available to females. We often see women in the clinic with problems,...
With netball & football season fast approaching now is the time to get on top of pre-existing ankle injuries and knowing when to seek help if you roll your ankle during the season. As a Netballer myself I know the high impact nature of the sport and the demands it puts on your body....
Do you have pain at your heel first thing in the morning or after long periods of time standing? Our Podiatrist, Holly, has some information on what might be causing these symptoms. Heel pain is an umbrella term which combines several injuries that occur at the heel. Most commonly it is Plantar Fasciitis or Plantar...
I have two very active boys who both play lots of sport, and recently when talking to other parents I was asked if podiatrists can help with growing pains? Growing pains is a broad term for the pain children experience in the legs and feet most commonly in the evening or during the night. Sometimes…
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Can you believe the first half of the footy season is done and dusted? As many football teams come out of the Queens Birthday mid-season bye, it’s time to assess our bodies and take control. This is an important time of the year for players to manage any niggling injuries they may have but also…
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You are all booked and ready for an upcoming trip of a lifetime but are your feet ready for the increase activity that will occur? Jet setting across the globe to embark on holiday typicallycomes with a rapid increase in activity and time spent on your feet. Trekking across Europe, South America, Australia or various…
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