Dennis Rehbock - Podiatrist
Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs disease) (Named after JW Sever MD, 1912 – Sever JW: Apophysitis of the Os Calcis. New York Medical Journal 1912; 95: Page 1025-1029.) By Dennis Rehbock. Sports podiatrist. 26 June 2018. Based on an article written by Dennis Rehbock for SA Pharmaceutical Journal. X-rays of...
Going barefoot is one of the luxuries of a South African summer but it also carries an increase risk of contracting a virus…
Always purchase your technical running shoes from a reputable specialist running shoe store. If necessary or if you are injured get the specialized running shoe advice from your sports podiatrist. A technical running shoe is chosen / prescribed on the basis of biomechanical function. For example – If you...
Welcome
Dennis Rehbock currently lectures at the University of Johannesburg, and is involved as a Clinician at the Edenvale Hospital, with fourth year students. Apart from running his practice, in Kensington, Johannesburg, he enjoys being a regular contributor to Radio 702 medical talk shows, and writing his podiatry column in the Runner’s World (SA) Magazine. Additionally, he is the resident podiatrist for Nike South Africa.
read moreWhat is Podiatry?
Podiatrists are practitioners that are dedicated to foot care, and treating a large scope of foot ailments, which affect patients of all ages. A podiatrist can assist with these common foot problems, and other more complex issues that you may have with your feet:
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Jun 26
Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs disease) (Named after JW Sever MD, 1912 – Sever JW: Apophysitis of the Os Calcis. New York Medical Journal 1912; 95: Page 1025-1029.) By Dennis Rehbock. Sports podiatrist. 26 June 2018. Based on an article written by Dennis Rehbock for SA Pharmaceutical Journal. X-rays of typical Calcaneal Apophysitis. Severs disease is […]
Jan 10
Going barefoot is one of the luxuries of a South African summer but it also carries an increase risk of contracting a virus…
Jun 30
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common running injuries seen in podiatric practice, and anyone who is on his or her feet a lot may also get this injury, such as nurses, teachers, hairdressers and shopkeepers.What happens is, for various reasons, the ligament under the foot (in the arch) called the plantar fascia gets […]
Feb 17
Athlete’s foot. (Dermatomycosis, Tinea Pedis) Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet and especially in-between the toes. Not only athletes or sportsmen get it, but they are more prone to it because of their sweaty feet while exercising. A fungus is microscopic organisms similar to bacteria and viruses that invade […]
Jan 27
Ingrown nailsIngrown nails are a common nail condition. They are not specifically a running injury but are fairly common in sportsmen and sportswomen and in teenagers.There are a few possible causes. Shoe pressure on the nail may be the common one in runners. Incorrect cutting of the nail is what some people do and that […]
Jan 09
Calluses on your feet are simply hard thickened skin, mostly there for protection of areas of the foot that may be under pressure or friction. This can be from normal walking, running, most other sports, shoes, socks, and walking barefoot. Most of this hard thick skin is purely protective and is of no clinical significance. […]
Jun 30
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common running injuries seen in podiatric practice, and anyone who is on his or her feet a lot may also get this injury, such as nurses, teachers, hairdressers and shopkeepers.What happens is, for various reasons, the ligament under the foot (in the arch) called the plantar fascia gets […]
Jan 09
Calluses on your feet are simply hard thickened skin, mostly there for protection of areas of the foot that may be under pressure or friction. This can be from normal walking, running, most other sports, shoes, socks, and walking barefoot. Most of this hard thick skin is purely protective and is of no clinical significance. […]
Jan 10
Going barefoot is one of the luxuries of a South African summer but it also carries an increase risk of contracting a virus…
Feb 17
Athlete’s foot. (Dermatomycosis, Tinea Pedis) Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet and especially in-between the toes. Not only athletes or sportsmen get it, but they are more prone to it because of their sweaty feet while exercising. A fungus is microscopic organisms similar to bacteria and viruses that invade […]
Jan 27
Ingrown nailsIngrown nails are a common nail condition. They are not specifically a running injury but are fairly common in sportsmen and sportswomen and in teenagers.There are a few possible causes. Shoe pressure on the nail may be the common one in runners. Incorrect cutting of the nail is what some people do and that […]
Jun 26
Calcaneal Apophysitis (Severs disease) (Named after JW Sever MD, 1912 – Sever JW: Apophysitis of the Os Calcis. New York Medical Journal 1912; 95: Page 1025-1029.) By Dennis Rehbock. Sports podiatrist. 26 June 2018. Based on an article written by Dennis Rehbock for SA Pharmaceutical Journal. X-rays of typical Calcaneal Apophysitis. Severs disease is […]
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