Your feet are the foundation of your body. With 26 bones in each foot, one quarter of the bones in your body exists in your feet. This complex and sophisticated appendage does a huge amount of work to keep you supported, upright, balanced and healthy throughout your life. Good health starts from the ground up. […]
Gout: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis, caused by a build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints. It can affect the hands, elbows, knees and wrists but most commonly it affects the feet, especially the big toe. About 4% of Australians experience gout and we find it mostly affects males. The pain of a […]
6 self-care tips to look after your toenails
Whether you love your feet, or if you look at them and wish you had another set, they do a lot of work for you! From the moment you are born to the end of your days, your feet will walk hundreds of thousands of kilometres. So, in between all these kilometres, looking after them, […]
Why do my feet ache in winter? 4 common foot problems
Winter is a time to snuggle up, batten down the hatches and keep your feet and toes nice and warm! But your feet can get achy and painful during the colder winter months for no apparent reason. There may be some underlying issues that we can help you with, or you might just need to […]
The difference between custom orthotics and off-the-shelf orthotics
At Sanders Podiatry, we believe that as glasses are to eyes, orthotics are to feet. Orthotics are designed to address any biomechanical misalignment in your feet that causes pain or other problems in normal everyday function. What’s the difference between a custom orthotic and an off-the-shelf orthotic? A custom orthotic does much more than simply […]
5 self-care habits at home for healthy feet
Your feet take an average of 6000 steps per day, bearing all the weight of your body. As one of the most complex parts of the human anatomy, the 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments work hard for you as you walk, run or stand for long periods of […]
6 signs your children have problems with their feet
Foot problems in children can go unnoticed for a long time. When kids feel pain in their feet, they tend to try and adapt by changing their gait or posture to ease the discomfort so that they can keep up with their friends at school. However, this can lead to other problems such as a […]
The 7 most common foot problems for people over 65
As you get older, maintaining good health and mobility will help you remain independent, living at home with a better quality of life. However more than one third of people over 65 years old experience foot problems caused most often by bone density loss, poor circulation and general wear and tear. Starting a self-care program […]
Common Sports Injuries We Treat in our Podiatry Clinic
Playing sport, going for a run or any other physical activity that you enjoy is healthy for the mind, body and soul. However regular vigorous activity can also increase the risk of foot and ankle injuries with ongoing strain and excessive pressure. If you haven’t taken the time to warm up, stretch out your muscles […]
Foot Health Week 2021: “Love your feet and… they’ll love you back!”
Foot Health Week is an annual campaign run by Foot Health Australia to raise awareness about how important your feet are to your overall wellbeing. This year the theme is “Love your feet and… they’ll love you back!” When your feet are heathy, they can support your body which increases your sense of wellbeing. “The […]