Stress fractures are most common in the foot or ankle. Unlike normal bone fractures, stress fractures are still a break in the bone, but the bone doesn’t move or become displaced. The most common bones of the ankle and foot that are affected by stress fractures are: The metatarsals which connect the toes to the […]
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7 ways to avoid frailty and live well into your older years
What defines frailty? Frailty is not an inevitable part of ageing as it is often thought. In fact, through screening tests available today, symptoms of frailty can be detected, and any further deterioration can be prevented through lifestyle changes. In a study led by Benetas and the Australian Government, frailty, including pre-frailty, is viewed as […]
Plantar Warts: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Plantar warts grow on the soles of the feet and appear as small hardened lesions which are flattened out. They are caused by a virus called HPV – human papillomavirus – which enters the blood stream through small cuts in the soles of the feet. Plantar warts are not a serious health concern and are […]
What is GAIT analysis and how does it help?
Your gait is the way you move when you walk or run. When we conduct a Gait Analysis, we use a scientifically developed method to analyse your walking or running style by observing the way you move and the impact of this movement on your feet, hips, lower back and limbs. This analysis provides us […]
7 tips to choose well-fitting shoes for your children
Growing and developing little feet need well-fitting shoes to support your children to live every day to the fullest – just like they want to! The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. With so many working parts, this intricate and highly developed structure in children’s feet needs […]
The 10 most common foot problems we treat in our podiatry clinics
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 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 […]