Your foot is a strong, mechanical structure comprising of 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. The load on the feet is consistent daily, and we expect them to take us the distance we want. This intricate and highly developed structure needs a little care on a regular basis and with […]
Foot Health
Foot Health Week 2020, October 12-18 – Getting Back On Track!
Foot Health Week has arrived! Between October 12-18, you’ll find free education, resources and even 20 minute free foot consults via Zoom. Sanders Podiatry is a member of The Australian Podiatry Association who are behind this initiative, and we have plenty of information promoting good foot health to share with you in our clinics. APODA […]
Athlete’s Foot: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Athlete’s Foot is an infection in the feet caused by a fungus and is usually found between the toes. It’s also called tinea of the foot or tinea pedis. Although it’s been around for hundreds of years and is a common condition, the incidence of Athlete’s Foot has increased since we started wearing shoes more […]
Neuromas: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Forefoot pain is generally a symptom of structural problems from conditions such bunions, hammer toes and neuromas. Have you ever felt like you had a pebble in your shoe under the ball of your foot? It’s most likely a neuroma. A neuroma which is also referred to as Morton’s neuroma, is a benign cyst that […]
Get walking – and experience the many proven health benefits!
The wonderful thing about walking is that it’s free and can be done at any time of the day. Once you understand the benefits that this simple form of exercise has to your health and wellbeing, you’ll want to be walking all the time! Just 15 minutes a day is all it takes to experience […]
Achilles Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Achilles Tendinopathy is the inflammation of the Achilles tendon after an injury. You might also hear it referred to as Achilles tendinitis, Achilles tendonitis or Achilles tendinosis. Tendons are strong and fibrous connective tissue that connect your muscles to your bones. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscle […]
Thick and Gnarly Toenails: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Below: Causes | Symptoms | What you can do at home There is an underlying reason why thick and gnarly toenails occur. They can go unnoticed for some time before people seek treatment. If left untreated, they may become painful and harder to fix. If you’ve noticed that your toenails are becoming thicker, or yellow, […]
Why staying active keeps your feet healthy and the risks of not getting up and about
We’ve all heard it before. The risks of not getting up and about mean we’ll lose what we don’t use! It helps to be reminded from time to time. A sedentary lifestyle has a significant impact on your overall wellbeing with your feet and ankles carrying a large part of the burden. Office workers who […]
Ingrown Toenails: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Anyone who’s had an ingrown toenail will know how painful they can be. They can even make walking difficult. They occur when the edges of the nail curves and grows into surrounding skin, causing swelling and inflammation. If left untreated, they can also lead to an infection. Ingrown toenails can happen again and again and […]
Chilblains on toes and feet: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
If you’re prone to developing chilblains in your toes and feet during winter, read on to find out why they happen and what you can do to prevent them. Chilblains are often painful and itchy and can potentially lead to ulcers. They happen in winter for most people, but also for people who work in […]