Sports Podiatry
Overuse sports injuries are frequently caused by abnormal foot biomechanics. These can be identified and treated appropriately. In many cases, individualised orthotics and appropriate footwear recommendations are made. Some treatable injuries include:
- Heel pain such as Plantar Faciitis
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Ankle injuries and instabilities
- Lower limb pain
- Shin pain
- Fungal infection
Orthotics
Individually designed to alleviate abnormal mechanics of the foot, which can be the cause of stresses and injuries throughout the leg, knee and hip joints, foot and lower back.
Nail and Wart surgeryConducted, if necessary for certain nail conditions such as infections and ingrown toe nails. Verruca (warts), corns and callouses also surgically removed.
Adult footcare
As we age, our feet constantly adapt and change to the demands that we place on them. Our feet are a reflection of our lifestyles. Health conditions such as Diabetes and Arthritis affect the functionality of our feet, and regular attention is required in order to limit the symptoms of these conditions.
- Ingrown toe nails
- Ankle injuries
- Diabetic foot care
- Arthritis
- Metatarsalgia
- Spurs
- Fungal infections of the skin and nails
- Corn, callous and wart treatment
- Hammer toes
- Neuromas
Children’s footcare
When identified early, foot problems that could affect a child immediately, or later in life, can be effectivley treated and prevent further complications. Such examples include:
- Flat feet
- Deformed feet
- Foot pains
- Toenail conditions
- Rotation problems
- Warts
