If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone ask, “I’ve tried everything else, what makes you so different?”, I’d beat Elon Musk to Mars! It’s such a common statement that I hear every week. So, let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of this question and explore why the experienced team […]
Every year I receive a myriad of calls from summer loving people who are desperately seeking help for their heel pain, and without fail this most often happens not long after the warm weather has begun. This has been a pattern of conversation I’ve consistently had with my clients over the past twenty years in […]
So you’ve got your next adventure planned, a lot of preparation has gone into that big trip. Maybe you are off overseas or starting bush walking. But have you stopped to think “is my footwear going to support my feet while I’m away?”. The last thing we want is to injure ourselves while we are […]
So when is Plantar Fasciitis NOT Plantar Fasciitis? In my practice I see a lot of people who come in with heel pain, They will say something like my heel hurts: I think I’ve got plantar fasciitis I’ve googled it and I’ve got plantar fasciitis Or My friend, brother, Mum, etc has said I’ve got […]
As a consumer it can be tough to know if you should see your Chiropractor or Podiatrist for your foot problem? To help answer this questions let’s look at what Chiropractic and Podiatry can offer. What is Chiropractic? The word Chiro derives its root from the Greek kheir ‘hand’ meaning ‘combining form’ of the hand […]
So What’s the Best Shoes for Nurses, Carers or Anyone Else That’s On Their Feet A Lot For Work? Choosing the best shoes for nurses, carers or anyone that works on their feet can be challenge. There is a whole lot of choice when you walk into a shoe store. Then there is all the […]
Can Feet Affect Your Balance? There can be many causes of poor balance. Such as inner ear (vestibular) issues, some medications and medical conditions eg low blood pressure (hypotension). Even being dehydrated can affect your balance. But can your feet affect your balance? In short – YES. Poor balance could be caused by your feet? […]
Why are our feet like wheels on a car? “Foot pain and many of the painful symptoms that people feel in their feet and legs often relates to an alignment problem” Michael Sarunic As a car guy, I love anything to do with cars. I have a couple of budget classic cars (one pictured above) which I’ve […]
Suffering with Achilles Pain is no fun! Having a healthy and well-functioning Achilles tendon is very important for normal walking and avoiding Achilles Pain. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscle at the back of your leg to your heel bone (calcaneus). In our anatomy picture below the long white part is the Achilles tendon […]
Maintain the best feet for life! The end goal of treatment at the Foot and Leg Centre is to retrain your feet to their optimal position. When this is achieved and maintained they can naturally heal and adapt to any forces they’re subjected to during everyday life. Frequency and consistency is the key This is […]
