Sever’s disease is the most common form of heel pain experienced by children and adolescents. As the bones in the leg and foot grow, extra tension is put on the tendons and ligaments which can cause trauma to the growth plate in the heel bone. Generally, Sever’s Disease affects children aged between 10-12 years and […]

If you need to be specific about footwear or you are trying to prevent an injury, it’s a good idea to have a chat to your local Podiatrist for some professional advice before buying any new footwear. This can prevent wasted money and frustration. A common remark most podiatrists hear from their patients is that […]

We have sold Bamboo socks for the past few years at our clinic, and I am asked why?  This blog will answer this question.  I would like to thank Bamboo Village for this information, as they wrote this more succinctly than I every could, and I will add my own little story at the end. […]

Three of the most common foot complaints we see in the clinic are calluses, corn and warts. Often these anomalies are misdiagnosed. The following guide may help distinguish between the three. Calluses A callus is an area of thickened skin. It is a result of pressure and rubbing. Treatment includes the (painless) debridement of the […]