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 […]
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Our highly qualified and experienced Sydney podiatrists are experts in biomechanics and it’s our philosophy that the finest foot care requires an entirely bespoke experience. That’s why we are dedicated to providing entirely tailor-made diagnosis and treatment services. Book a consultation with our podiatrists in Sydney (Macquarie St), Darlinghurst and Randwick to discuss your condition and we’ll get you pain-free and back to full function as smoothly and quickly as possible, so you can return to the activities and life you love.
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 […]
Does removing an ingrown toenail hurt? Removing ingrown toenails can cause a great deal of unnecessary anxiety in all types of people. At Performance Podiatry we have witnessed burly men shaking and sweating anxiously while awaiting treatment. For this reason, ingrown toenail removal require a gentle approach. Luckily, there are various treatment options available to […]
Have you ever jumped out of bed in the morning to be hit with pain under your heel? During the walking cycle the heel experiences incredible amounts of force due to body weight, gravity and momentum. This impact makes it very difficult for small injuries to heel, and so a cycle of chronic injury and inflammation […]
Achilles tendinitis (Achilles tendinosis, Achilles tendinopathy) has been documented as the most common overuse injury treated in sports medicine clinics. Achilles tendon injuries can be frustrating to treat as the healing process can be slow and often involves rest. Other common treatment plans include heel lifts, arch supports or orthotics, stretching, eccentric strengthening and non-steroidal […]
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 […]
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a fibrous band that runs across the sole of the foot. Heel spurs are soft deposits of calcium that appear when the plantar fascia has been under constant strain. Plantar fasciitis and heel spur treatments and causes The plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone and the […]
What are shin splints? Shin splints, also known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome or Tibial Periostitis, are a painful condition affecting the lower portion of the leg. It is commonly painful along the inside or outside of the shin bone, and is exacerbated by running or performing activities on hard ground. It is also often […]
Foot neuromas, also known as Mortons Neuroma, are nerve entrapment syndromes of the foot A Mortons neuroma is a nerve entrapment syndrome of the foot. It occurs when prolonged irritation of the nerve causes thickening and sometimes scarring. It most commonly occurs between the 2-3 or 3-4 metatarsal spaces (see right). Fact 1 Mortons […]
If you have been looking for something to help stop your bunions from getting bigger and bigger, or would like to ease the associated pain from them, you may have considered orthotics. Before we delve into how orthotics can help bunions, let’s examine what a bunion is and what causes it. Do orthotics help bunions? […]
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis Have you been stretching, rolling, icing and massaging your heel pain away only to find that the moment you stop doing this, it returns? We are listening to you and would like to help by addressing the reasons why it is so difficult to get rid of your heel pain. In […]
What is Mortons Neuroma? A Mortons neuroma is a nerve entrapment syndrome of the foot. It occurs when prolonged irritation of the nerve causes thickening and sometimes scarring. It most commonly occurs between the 2-3 or 3-4 metatarsal spaces. Foot neuromas are commonly misdiagnosed for other musculoskeletal conditions such as bursitis, arthritis, sesamoiditis and tarsal […]