Tendinopathy is a term used to describe pathology of a tendon.  This pathology can arise for various reasons with a common belief being that inflammation was a major cause of pain and dysfunction. This lead to the use of a term you may be familiar with, tendinitis, which has commonly been used to describe pain […]

National Diabetes Week is a crucial time to raise awareness about the effects, prevention and management of this devastating condition. Diabetes is a complex disorder that affects many organs, of which the feet are particularly susceptible. According to Diabetes Australia, diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century, with: – 280 Australians developing diabetes every […]

Winter brings a whole host of things for us to enjoy… snow, mulled wine and fires to name a few. However, the change in temperature can also cause an increased incidence of some medical conditions. One such condition we see in the clinic is Chilblains. Chilblains (or erythema pernio) occur primarily during the winter months […]

Headaches are one of the most prevalent, painful conditions that can affect the body with the number of people seeking treatment increasing at a regular rate. This comes as no surprise as I’m sure most people reading this would have suffered with a headache at some stage in their lifetime. The cause of headaches can […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s own immune system attacks its tissues resulting in inflammation, swelling, joint deformity and pain. Affecting 2% of Australians, it is commonly managed through medications to relieve pain and slow the progression of the disease. A common complaint for those suffering from RA is foot and […]

Navicular stress fractures are one of the most common stress fractures seen in athletes, particularly those involved in explosive activities involving jumping, sprinting, rapid braking/acceleration and changes in direction. The navicular is a crucial bone which is positioned on the medial (inside) aspect of the foot between the forefoot (ball) and rearfoot (heel). It forms the […]

If you sit at a desk and/or at a computer for most of the working day  you are part of the majority, with a Safe Work Australia study reporting 81% of surveyed Australian workers are exposed to sitting as part of their work [1]. Whilst sitting doesn’t seem like a ‘high risk’ activity, the same study […]

Ingrown toenails are painful, often recurring, problems that commonly present to podiatry clinics. More often than not it affects one or both sides of the big toe nail where the nail edge traumatises the surrounding skin.

Whether you’ve run the marathon or paraded the runways of the spring carnival, forefoot pain can often be the unwanted result of all your efforts.