Treatment of high foot arch problems High Foot Arches (Pes Cavus, “tripod foot”) can come with as many problems as a flat foot. Due to the rigid nature of the foot, shock absorption can be an issue. High Foot Arches can cause problems such as: chronic ankle instability and sprains, peroneal tendinitis balance problems plantar […]
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.
Common causes and treatment of heel pain Heel pain (plantar fasciitis, heel spur syndrome) is the single most common biomechanical condition treated at Performance Podiatry. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Originally known as a “heel spur”, Plantar Fasciitis is actually a soft tissue injury whereby the plantar fascia, a broad band of tissue spanning from the heel […]
What are the treatments available for flat feet? Flat feet (Pes Planus) is a term used to describe excessive “rolling in” or pronation of the feet either while standing or in motion. Pronation or “rolling in” is a normal movement that occurs whilst walking, it is necessary to help us absorb shock and walk on […]
Bunions refer to the deviation of the big toe towards the middle of the foot and the lump that results on the inside of the foot. Bunions are a progressive condition, meaning they develop slowly over time. Most people will have minimal symptoms during the early stages but this often changes as the deviation progresses. […]
Causes and treatment of Achilles tendinitis and calf pain. Achilles tendinitis causes is inflammation and degeneration of the Achilles tendon and affects the calf region of the leg. Achilles tendinitis is a repetitive use injury that usually causes pain in the lower portion of the calf muscle or heel bone where the Achilles tendon attaches. […]
Plantar wart removal and treatment Plantar warts exist in the outer skin layers on the foot and 3 strains of Human Papillomavirus can cause them. The virus can spread within the affected person or to others, and for this reason, many choose wart removal as their first line of treatment. Plantar warts are one of […]
Get your feet looking great with a corns and callouses treatment Now is the time to get your feet looking and feeling better than ever. Try one of our corns and callouses treatments, otherwise known as a Skin and Nail Consultation, to have the softest, smoothest feet in Sydney. Corns and callouses are a thickening […]
Causes and treatment of foot arch pain Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in the arch of your foot? Perhaps it becomes disabling as you try to do sport or walk long distances. In today’s blog we will examine the role of the foot arch and how it can become injured. Your foot arch […]
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