When it comes to fitness, many enthusiasts focus on muscle gains, cardiovascular health, and overall wellbeing, often neglecting a crucial element of their body – their feet. Our feet bear the brunt of our physical activities, especially during gym sessions. Proper foot care is essential not only for preventing injuries but also for enhancing overall […]
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8 symptoms that indicate you need to see a podiatrist
With the summer holidays here in Adelaide, we’ve all come out of hibernation and heading outdoors for sunshine. If you’ve had any niggling problems with your feet, you might notice them now that you’re more active. Any discomfort in your feet should never be ignored. You may need a little manual therapy or an assessment […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caring about your feet – the benefits of regular podiatry
An average person walks 128,000 kms in a lifetime. Most of us take those two complex appendages at the end of our legs for granted, expecting them to carry us all the way, happily and comfortably. The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. With so many working […]
Foot Health Week October 14-20, 2019 because good feet = wellbeing
The Australian Podiatry Association runs Foot Health Week which is an annual campaign promoting foot health awareness. Sanders Podiatry Adelaide is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association and we proudly support and promote Foot Health Week in our clinics across Adelaide. Why promote foot health? People will experience pain in their ankles, knees, legs and […]