We are often asked what are the most common foot ailments you see.  So we thought we would give you the top 5 foot conditions ( in alphabetic order): 1. Athlete’s Foot This is a skin disease that usually starts between the toes and can spread to other parts of the foot and body.  It […]

Having a painful foot or toe can ruin your holiday, so don’t forget to consider your feet when packing for your trip. The Journey Consider how you are travelling to your destination. Airlines provide easy to follow armchair exercise instructions to perform while in transit. These are a good idea, as well as a little […]

The term “Growing Pains” is a general term that describes many different conditions that affect the lower limb. They can affect anyone from the age of about 3 years old to adolescence. Is your child complaining of pain in their legs knees or feet? Commonly children will describe an aching pain in their muscles. This will […]

A Morton’s Neuroma is an inflamed/swollen nerve in the foot, which causes a sharp burning sensation/pain in the forefoot area. Treatment for Morton’s Neuroma often includes: Rest; Ice; Better/wider fitting shoes; anti-inflammatory medications; orthotics; and/or surgery. The pain associated with a Morton’s Neuroma arises when the inflamed nerve is trapped and compressed between the metatarsal […]

What is ‘W sitting’? W sitting is when a child sits on the floor with their bottom between their legs, knees bent and their legs rotated away from their body. If you were to stand above them and look down, it looks as though their legs are forming a “W”. All children have the potential […]