Have you ever stepped out of bed in the morning only to experience a sharp pain in your heel or the sole of your foot? If so, morning foot pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a podiatrist. While the discomfort often eases as you start moving, it’s important not to ignore […]
Diabetes and Your Feet: How to Keep Them Healthy and Reduce Your Risk of Complications – 2026 Guidelines
When living with diabetes, looking after your feet is an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing. Diabetes can affect circulation and sensation in your feet, meaning small issues can sometimes go unnoticed and develop into more serious problems. Fortunately, most diabetes-related foot complications are preventable. With regular foot assessments, good daily foot […]
Why Are My Toes Going Numb? Common Causes of Tingling and Numb Toes
Have you ever noticed your toes suddenly feeling numb, tingly, or like they’ve “fallen asleep”? While occasional numbness can happen after sitting in an awkward position, or wearing tight shoes, ongoing tingling or loss of feeling in the toes should be looked at. At Sanders Podiatry, we regularly see people who are concerned about numbness, […]
Is it Plantar Fasciitis or just tired feet? How to tell the difference
After a long day on your feet, it’s completely normal to feel a bit sore and tired. But what if that discomfort starts to feel sharper, more persistent, or even worse in the morning? One of the most common conditions we see at Sanders Podiatry is plantar fasciitis – and it’s often mistaken for “just […]
Footcare for young athletes: Preventing sports injuries
Football, soccer, netball, basketball and athletics are wonderful for building confidence, fitness and teamwork in young people. Sport keeps kids active, connected and learning valuable life skills. But with growing and changing bodies, young athletes can also be more vulnerable to foot and lower leg injuries. At Sanders Podiatry Clinics in Linden Park, Mt Barker […]
The common foot problems we see after summer (and how to prevent them)
Summer usually means people are more active without thinking much about it. More time outdoors, extra walking on holidays, longer days on your feet, and more time in thongs or barefoot means your feet have to cope with additional strain more than they normally would compared to cooler months. What we often see at Sanders […]
Why ignoring foot pain can lead to bigger problems
Foot pain is one of those things many people try to push through. A sore heel after a walk, aching arches at the end of the day, or a painful toenail can feel like a minor inconvenience – something to deal with later. But ignoring foot pain can lead to bigger problems, not just in […]
4 moderate walking trails around Mount Barker (and how to keep your feet healthy)
Mount Barker is home to many families and people of all ages. Surrounded by rolling hills, leafy trails, wetlands, and scenic reserves, locals have many opportunities to explore the outdoors. Whether you enjoy morning walks, weekend hikes with the family, or peaceful solo strolls, Mount Barker offers some beautiful walking tracks in the Adelaide Hills. […]
Podiatry Health Week 2025: From First Steps to Next Steps
This year Podiatry Health Week – an annual initiative led by the Australian Podiatry Association – is from October 13-19. The theme is ‘From first steps to next steps’. Our feet carry us through life, from those first wobbly steps as toddlers to staying active and independent in our later years. Yet, they’re often overlooked […]
Walking trails in Burnside for healthy feet and active living
Burnside is one of Adelaide’s most beautiful suburbs, offering leafy streets, open parklands, and direct access to some of the city’s most popular walking trails. From a gentle loop around Hazelwood Park to the iconic climb up Waterfall Gully, walking is part of daily life here, and it’s a fantastic way to stay active, reduce […]