What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and is responsible for up to 10-15% of all foot or ankle complaints. The cause of plantar fasciitis varies, but it is thought to be a combination of dysfunctional lower limb biomechanics, over training and mechanical overload from excessive […]
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Foot pain can be caused by a range of factors and conditions. At Performance Podiatry Sydney we treat heel pain, ball of the foot pain, midfoot pain, toe pain and ankle pain. Foot pain can occur due to bunions, heel spurs, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis, mortons neuroma, achilles tendinitis, shin splints or sesamoidits. Performance Podiatry Sydney treats foot pain using foot orthotics, foot mobilisations, foot and leg exercise therapy, walking and running training, strapping, dry needling and shockwave therapy.
Orthotics for dancers and ballerinas. A common misconception that we hear is that foot orthotics work like ‘crutches’ and make the muscles in the feet weak. The idea is that they ‘hold up’ the arch of the foot and therefore, weaken the foot and ankles muscles due to not having to work to support the […]
Common feet and ankle problems in ballerinas and dancers. How many times have you heard that ballet or dancing causes bunions? ‘Bunions’, medically known as hallux abducto valgus, usually affects the big toe and is commonly highlighted as a risk particularly for dancers. This article discusses the impact of dancing on bunions and other causes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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Sesamoiditis, a cause of big toe joint and foot pain
What is Sesamoiditis and How is it Diagnosed? If you’ve been experiencing pain beneath your big toe joint or in the ball of your foot, sesamoiditis could be the culprit. This common yet often overlooked condition can significantly impact your daily life — but the good news is that with the right care, it is […]
Metatarsalagia treatment and pain in the ball of the foot. Recently I have noticed that a lot of my clients are consulting Dr Google for clues as to why they are in pain and how to treat. The internet can be confusing and lead people to think they have very serious or very minor conditions. […]
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 […]