Mortons Neuroma is one of the most common conditions we treat at Performance Podiatry. As Mortons neuroma has the potential to cause long term pain and disability, we choose to treat Mortons Neuroma as quickly and efficiently as possible. What is a Mortons Neuroma? Mortons Neuroma (or neuritis) is the inflammation and sometimes scarring of […]
Category Archives: Common Conditions and Treatments
From injuries such as Plantar Fasciitis and Morton’s Neuroma to skin complaints like Ingrowing Toenails and Plantar Warts, we treat all manner of foot and leg conditions. This will leave you feeling healthier and allow you to return to the activities and life you love. Discover the podiatry conditions that we can help you with.
Plantar Fasciitis – Why see a podiatrist? Plantar fasciitis can be a severely debilitating condition, affecting your ability to do the things in life that you enjoy most. At Performance Podiatry, our podiatrists understand the impact that plantar fasciitis can have and it is their mission to see you recovered and pain free as quickly […]
What are heel spurs and how are they treated? A heel spur is a bony outgrowth (also known as an osteophyte) protruding from your heel bone and often requires an X-ray to diagnose. In most cases heel spurs are not a cause for concern and do not directly cause pain. They are generally a symptom […]
Fungal toenail infections are unsightly, frustrating and affect approximately 14% of the population. Toenail fungus infections often appear as yellow or white discoloration of the toenail, with debris accumulating under the nail bed. Left untreated, toenail fungus can result in crumbling and thickening of the nail, rough nail ridges and spreading of the infection to […]
Once you are a parent you start to notice every little thing about your child. You notice their eating habits, methods of communicating, how quickly they are growing and when they are becoming unwell. Parents also often notice when something is not quite right developmentally, even if they cannot put their finger on it. Common […]
Calloused or dry, cracked heels? With Winter fast approaching many people will start to notice their skin becoming dry. Many parts of the body can be affected, such as with dandruff, chapped lips, eczema and dry patches. To a podiatrist the most common complaints are callouses and dry, cracked skin on the feet – namely […]
Tibialis posterior is a muscle in your lower leg that runs down the inside of your ankle and attaches into the inside of your foot arch. What is Posterior Tibial Tendonitis and how is it treated? It is crucial in maintaining the strength and stability of your foot arch and can be left prone to […]
Causes and treatments for severs disease Severs Disease is a painful condition where the calf muscle / Achilles tendon pulls away from the heel bone growth centre causing an inflammatory response in children. It is also known as ‘growing pain’. Severs Disease is usually self-limiting and will resolve on its own, however this may take […]
Shin splints is caused by excessive stress on the shin bone and surrounding muscles. Causes and treatment of shin splints ‘Shin Splints’ or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is a condition whereby excessive stress on the shin bone and surrounding muscles causes aching or tired legs, or sharp leg pain that can be so severe […]
What is sesamoiditis and what is the best sesamoiditis treatment? Sesamoiditis is a common injury of the foot, causing pain in the ball of the foot, specifically under the big toe joint. The sesamoids are two small bones under your big toe joint and are responsible for guiding and protecting the tendons that run into […]
Ball of foot pain, or Metatarsalgia, is an umbrella term used to describe a number of conditions that cause pain in the ball of the foot. Causes and treatment of pain in the ball of the foot (Metatarsalgia). Ball of foot pain is a common issue we see as podiatrists, mostly because there are many […]
Treatment and removal of ingrown toenails Ingrown or ingrowing toenails are an irritating, painful and often reoccurring problem where the corner of the toenail grows into the fleshy skin surrounding it. This leads to swelling, redness, sensitivity and sometimes infection as the sharp nail edge cuts into the sensitive surrounding skin. You may find that […]
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