Why Does My Foot Pain Get Worse In Winter? If you find winter a real pain in the foot you’re not alone. As the temperature drops to single digits and below, and the wind and rain sets in, clients have already started asking “why does the cold weather make my foot pain worse?”. Many people […]
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How to Fix and Prevent Preseason Shin Splints
How to Fix and Prevent Preseason Shin Splints The footy and netball season is fast approaching, which means pre-season training is here. This often means time trials and lots of running as you work towards maximising your fitness and conditioning your body for the upcoming season. This training can be gruelling and is often where […]
How Foot Mobilisation Therapy Can Fix Foot Pain Without Orthotics
If you’ve had foot pain for a while you’ve probably sought help from your doctor or local podiatrist, and more than likely you’ve been told you need orthotics to fix your foot pain. This is because the way your feet walk and move, can put extra pressure and load on the ligaments, muscles and joints […]
If Your Sprained Ankle Is Still Sore Months Later, Read This Now!
So you’ve sprained your ankle, done the rehab and its been months but your ankle still doesn’t feel right. Maybe you are finding it difficult to wear your high heels again. Perhaps stairs are a challenge or you can’t squat or stretch your calf muscle like you used too and maybe your ankle just feels […]
How to vote for us in the Trader Awards
Here’s how to vote for us in the Trader Awards. Voting closes Monday 2nd of September and just for voting you could WIN $1000 shopping voucher. First open the voting page at https://www.yourviewholdfast.com/jettyroadawards19 Then click on the TAKE SURVEY button Then select the “Best Heath, Wellness and Fitness” category Then choose “Foot & Leg Centre” […]
Children’s School Shoes – 7 crucial mistakes every parent should avoid when they buy their child’s next pair of school shoes!
Children’s School Shoes – 7 crucial mistakes every parent should avoid when they buy their child’s next pair of school shoes! Choosing your child’s school shoes can be a bit of a mine field. There are lots of brands, designs and prices. There are also often school uniform and dress code requirements too. How active […]
Plantar Fasciitis – Should You Get An Injection?
I’ve Got ‘Plantar Fasciitis’ – Should I Get An Injection? As a podiatrist clients often ask if they should get an injection for Plantar Fasciitis. So we thought it would be a good idea to bust a few myths and bring a bit of clarity to ‘Plantar Fasciitis’ and the use of cortisone and steroid […]
How to Choose a Podiatrist
How to choose a podiatrist for your foot pain problem! So you have suffered long enough with your foot pain problem and it’s finally time to get help! A friend, colleague or other health professional may have suggested that you go and see a podiatrist. Now unless you receive a great referral or recommendation […]
How come my feet have developed bunions?
How come my feet have developed bunions? Bunions are common, really common! Current research suggests as many as 1 in 3 adults will develop a bunion. Bunions are more common in females (at least twice as common). The risk of bunion development increases as we get older. Too often people believe that the only treatment option […]
How does Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT) help fix your feet?
‘Everything works best when it’s in the right place’ The old saying goes ‘Everything works best when it’s in the right place’. When your feet are correctly aligned and functioning as nature intended the incredible power of your body’s restoration system can work its magic. This allows you to naturally heal your foot pain problem. […]