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 […]
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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.
What is Achilles tendinitis? Achilles Tendinitis, also known as Achilles Tendinosis or Achilles Tendinopathy, is a condition whereby the tendon that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle becomes aggravated, inflamed and weakened. It is characterised by pain and swelling above or at the back of the heel bone and sometimes in the calf. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sydney marathon running and training tips. Prevent injury by reading these marathon training tips from our expert podiatrist. Are you preparing for the Sydney With just over two weeks until the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, our runners should be well and truly underway with their training schedules and race planning. Essential to reduce the […]
Performance Podiatry is now allowing our customers to book online for our Sydney CBD, Randwick and Darlinghurst (Kings Cross) clinics. This makes it easier to book a podiatry appointment from the comfort of your office or home. Start by clicking on our Book Online tab. You will be directed to a page offering three locations […]
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 […]