Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in children. The Condition typically arises in Children during late childhood and early adolescence. Osgood Schlatter’s is generally more common in boys, often presenting in one knee, although both may be affected. This condition often affects children who are highly active, particularly in sports […]

We have been seeing quite a lot of diabetic ulcers at the clinic recently. Last week Loretta talked about diabetes and how it can affect your feet. I thought that I would extend on that and discuss one of the major foot complications that can occur in our patients, in particular our diabetic patients. Foot […]

My colleague Loretta touched on orthotic therapy in our blog several months ago. Our blog today will expand on that a little further and discuss the difference between off the shelf or “pre-fabricated orthotics” and custom made orthotic devices. There is more to an orthotic than just being an “arch-support” device. This is why you […]

For our bodies to work properly we need to convert glucose (sugar) from food into energy. A hormone called insulin is essential for the conversion of glucose into energy. In people with diabetes, insulin is no longer produced or not produced in sufficient amounts by the body. So when people with diabetes eat glucose, which […]

I received a phone call from my doctor last week to remind me to come in for my annual Health Check. Do you have an annual Health Check? Do you have an annual Dental Check? Does your car have a regular service? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, I will ask […]