We see many women at our podiatry clinics every day in Linden Park, Stirling and Mt Barker to help them through perimenopause and menopause, and the impact this has on their feet. During menopause one of the most significant changes is the decrease in production of progesterone and oestrogen which are the hormones that regulate […]
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Poor circulation: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The body’s circulatory system is responsible for carrying blood, oxygen and nutrients to the cells, and for removing waste products and toxins. Our circulatory system has been intelligently created to travel in one direction to ensure that cells are properly nourished, and everything unwanted and no longer needed is eliminated. If this process is interrupted […]
Healthy feet, healthy heart – how they’re related
The heart is a powerful organ pumping on average 7000 litres of blood through our bodies each day. If the heart’s pumping ability weakens, either through ageing or another health condition, the feet will feel it first. The heart must push the blood down to the feet, which are furthest away from the heart, and […]
High risk foot conditions – how to prevent further complications
If you have a “high risk foot” condition, then a little podiatry care can go a long way to ensuring your feet stay healthy for life. Unfortunately, high risk foot conditions can lead to amputations, and many of these can be avoided. Research has shown that at least half of the amputations that occur in […]
Arthritis in the Big Toe: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment (Hallux Rigidus)
If you’re feeling stiffness in your big toe, you may have Hallux Limitus or Hallux Rigidus. Hallux Limitus is stiffness in the big toe which we described in our article here. As the condition progresses, bone spurs and arthritis can develop in the toe and cause it to become rigid and inflamed, with very limited […]
Is your big toe stiff and sore? Causes, symptoms and treatment (Hallux Limitus)
If your big toe is stiff and sore, and you have trouble bending it, you may have Hallux Limitus. The hallux is the big toe joint, where the toe connects to the foot. This condition can lead to an increasingly painful big toe, especially when squatting, running and walking. What causes Hallux Limitus? Hallux Limitus […]
Stress Fractures in The Foot and Ankle – a Sign of Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition that occurs as people get older and is due to a loss of bone mass. With age, the bones can become less dense and more brittle because calcium and vitamin D are not as easily absorbed, and both of these are required to support bone formation. Weaker bones lead to […]
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 […]
10 home care tips to look after your feet as you get older
The feet walk hundreds of thousands of kilometres in a lifetime, and by the time you get to 60, they’ve done enough steps to circle the globe more than three times! Imagine that – they deserve an applause! And after 60, they still have plenty more to do. Your foot has 26 bones, 33 joints […]
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 […]