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Plantar Fasciitis – 3 Tips From A Podiatrist To Minimise The Pain

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It causes pain under the heel, which may extend into the arch. It will often be worst in the morning or after rest when you first stand and for the first few steps and be painful at the end of the day also. Most cases will be worse with activity or prolonged standing, while resting improves the pain levels. If you think you might have plantar fasciitis then here three tips to help settle it: 1. A plantar fascia stretch (or tennis ball stretch)  – Plantar fasciitis is due to inflammation in the ligament under the bottom of your heel due to overstretching. Therefore if it is tight, it is more likely to have increased damage. So how do you stretch your plantar fascia? There a lot of ways but my favorite is to get a tennis ball, place this on the ground and in a sitting position roll your foot over the tennis ball. You want enough downward force to have an uncomfortable stretch sensation, but it shouldn’t be painful, yo
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Essential Tips to Help you find the Right Type of Podiatrist Services Grange for your Foot Injuries and Disorders

It is really painful to suffer from painful foot aches or pain in the lower leg, and a qualified podiatrist may be needed to offer the right type of treatment. The medical field of podiatry has provided numerous benefits to patients over the years. So, in case you’re suffering from aching foot or painful ankles, and you start with finding the right Podiatrist Services Adelaide , it is of utmost importance for you to learn a bit about podiatry. Podiatry is the branch of medical science that deals with the study, diagnosis, as well as treatment of all types of injuries and disorders of the foot, lower leg, and ankle. Practitioners and doctors who specialize in podiatry are known as podiatrists. These medical specialists dealing with different issues like Achilles tendonitis, hammertoes, plantar fasclitis, flat foot, plantar warts, Morton's neuroma, heel pain, arthritis, diabetes foot care, infections, etc. Podiatrists have received years of proper training regarding foot care a
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Enhance your Mobility with the Effective Foot Treatments Adelaide

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Podiatry is a branch of medical science and it deals with the diagnosis, treatment, healing, and prevention of the feet as well as lower limb disorders. Most of the people opt for podiatry treatments that are being offered at Foot Injury Clinic Adelaide in order to obtain instant relief from severe foot injuries and knee and leg pain. The medical specialists of podiatry treatments are known as podiatrists or podiatry physician, and they are expert at enhancing the bio-mechanics of movement, thereby improving the quality of life of patients in the best possible manner. Podiatrists undergo intensive training and education programs in order to achieve expertise in this medical field and they work closely with physiotherapists, massage therapists, and other healthcare professionals to assist patients as per their needs. How can a podiatrist help you? A professional podiatry physician is capable of managing various foot conditions ranging from corns and joint pains to fracture
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Signs your child may need to see a Podiatrist

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As a parent or caregiver you may have noticed some of the below signs indicating that your child may have a foot or leg problem requiring the attention of a Podiatrist.  1. Your child avoids any activities that involve running, walking or standing? All able-bodied children participate in physical play so if your child does not show interest or declines it, this may be a tell tale sign of something going on.  2. Your child complains of foot pain or discomfort? Foot pain can result from improper shoes, flat feet and/or a number of other podiatry-related issues.  3. Your child complains of tired or sore legs? Tired, painful feet or legs could stem from gait/walking issues, flat feet, misalignment or other podiatry problems. Particularly if your child wakes up in the middle of the night with pain.  4. Your child appears clumsy and falling over often? Watch the way your child walks and stands. Do you notice any of the following behaviors Bowed legs or knock knees  Constant
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Did You Waste Your Money!

So many people go into a shoe store, particularly a sports shoe store, & get overwhelmed by the array of shoes before  them. They try & multiple shoes & get advice on what’s best for them. But people come away not really sure if they have picked the right shoe & knowing that running/walking shoes are expensive, can think, “Have I wasted my money on this shoe”. Winter is officially over but looking out my window today you wouldn’t think so. With the sun soon to be shining it’s a great time to dust off your sneakers and head out for a run! If you’re only just beginning your running career, or are unsure what type of running shoes will best suit your feet… Don’t fear! It can be an incredibly daunting task navigating the walls of varying brands and neon colours at your local shops. For this reason we always recommend having your shoes fitted by specialty running shoe stores. Although the trained employees will guide you through their appropriate ranges, always rem
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Why Do My Feet Hurt When I Walk?

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So you’ve been at work all day, standing for 8 hours & you get home & your feet ache – that’s normal. You’ve been for a walk up Mt Lofty (& back down) & your feet & the rest of your body ache – that’s normal. You’ve just run a marathon & EVERYTHING is sore & painful – well I’ve never run a marathon, but I think that’s normal as well. But, if you go for a walk on the beach & your feet hurt – that’s not normal. You’ve been shopping for a new pair of shoes & after 20 minutes, your feet are hurting – that’s not normal. You want to get fitter & decide to start walking 20 minutes a day, & your feet & legs hurt – that’s not normal either. Pain is your bodies way of telling you something isn’t right. Pain that occurs for no obvious reason, or keeps occurring, get’s worse or stops you from enjoying life, IS NOT NORMAL. On the bottom of your foot you have a group of muscles and tendons, that run from the ball of the foot to the centre of
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Warm Weather Is Here So Don’t Ignore Discoloured Toenails – You May Regret It

Spring is here. Summer is around the corner. And that means sandals & thongs become the footwear of choice. But have you checked your toenails? Do you have a toenail that just doesn’t look right? Do you have a nail that looks a little yellow or has become a little thicker than the other nails?  Well don’t ignore it, you may have  Onychomycosis  – the medical term for a fungal nail infection. You may think it’s only a minor issue but this infection has the potential to spread throughout the whole nail, spread to the rest of your nails & even spread to other family members. How did I get it?  Fungal nail infections are caused by the same bug that causes tinea. And these infections are easily “picked up”. You will most commonly contract them from places such as public pools & showers at hotels. You may have it because a family member has a fungal infection. You can also contract it visiting some nail/beauty salons if they are not using sterile equipment. And lastly, y
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