If you’re experiencing persistent foot pain, discomfort during daily activities, or issues with your posture, you might be wondering: Do I need orthotics? At Sanders Podiatry, we understand that every foot is unique, and so are the challenges they face. Orthotics, also known as orthoses, are custom-designed shoe inserts that can provide relief and support […]
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5 Ways the Feet Affect the Knees
Your feet are the foundation of the body, supporting the body to move about freely each day. Their structure and alignment impact the health of other joints, including your knees. Therefore problems in the feet can cause biomechanical changes that lead to knee pain in the following ways. 1. Foot alignment affects the knee position […]
On your feet all day at work? Here are 5 ways to relieve discomfort and pressure
If your work requires you to be on your feet all day, you may be experiencing niggling discomfort, aching, and tired feet throughout the day and in the evenings. But don’t despair, there are things you can do to help yourself! Below we’ve listed 5 ways to relieve the pressure on your feet if you’re […]
5 ways menopause can affect your feet and what you can do at home
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Ankle Sprains:Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The ankle has three main ligaments which connect the foot with the lower leg and their role is to keep your ankle stable by preventing too much movement. However, when these ligaments are overstretched or torn due to a sudden movement, the ligaments and surrounding tissues become inflamed and you have a sprained ankle. Ankle […]