If you love your high heels, you’ve probably read plenty about why they should be worn in moderation, and the impact they have on the structure of your feet. But what about flat shoes? How good are flats for your feet? In many cases, they can actually cause pain and discomfort, and contribute or even […]
Foot Health
Heel Spurs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Are you feeling recurring pain in your heel or arch? You might have a heel spur. They are surprisingly common and most people don’t even know they have them. Heel spurs are bony growths on the bottom of the heel where the heel bone connects to the plantar fascia, which is the ligament that runs […]
Standing all day at work? Here are 5 ways to prevent foot pain
Do you stand all day at work? Chances are you are all too familiar with swollen feet, achy arches and sore heels. Whether you’re working as a tradie, in healthcare, retail or hospitality, there are ways to look after your feet to prevent pain and discomfort, and to prevent any future structural or permanent problems. […]
Your kids and their feet: choosing the right footwear and common problems
The new school year is looming, and your to-do list is probably getting longer. School uniforms, lunch boxes, text books, stationery and of course, school shoes. This last item is one we can help you with. We have excellent footwear shops in Adelaide which specialise in fitting school shoes for children. But if you have […]
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 […]
Looking After Your Feet During and After Pregnancy
Women’s feet can change significantly during pregnancy and often there isn’t much attention paid to the feet unless there’s pain. Without some care and attention, these changes can cause swelling, discomfort and sometimes ongoing problems. An increase in the hormones oestrogen and relaxin soften the ligaments throughout the body, to prepare the body for childbirth. […]
Foot Health Week 2022 – A visit to the podiatrist could save your life!
This year Foot Health week focuses on how your feet can give you early indications of other more serious health conditions. At Sanders Podiatry, we have always treated the feet as the foundation of the body. Good health starts from the ground up. Your feet can tell you a lot about underlying health concerns before […]
7 things your feet can tell you about your overall health and wellbeing
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, […]