Computerised Gait Analysis – A powerful diagnostic aid Our practise utilises the latest in high-tech computerised gait analysis. The TOG GaitScan System is a state-of-the-art foot pressure assessment tool, which is linked to sophisticated software to enable us to accurately assess your foot and gait function for specific problems. This allows us to analyse the […]
Flat feet in children. How our Brisbane podiatrists can help. Children are often born with flexible flat feet that will generally develop a normal arch during the first ten years of life. Before the age of three, there is a fat pad in the inside arch of the foot that acts to hide the arch. […]
Sever’s Disease | The Podiatry Practice Brisbane The most common cause of heel pain in children is due to the disturbance or damage of the growth plate at the rear of the heel bone (Calcaneus). This condition is known as Sever’s disease or calcaneal apophysis. It occurs when an increased load is placed on the […]
How do I fix plantar fasciitis? If you are in Brisbane and bothered by heel pain, we can assist you! Heel pain (heel spurs and plantar fasciitis ) is a common foot complaint that affects both men and women, regardless of age,activity or occupation. However, it is far more common in people over 40, as their […]
Diabetic Foot Treatment – Our Brisbane Podiatrists are experts in diabetic foot complications Do you have a foot complication or foot ulcer from diabetes? Our team can help. Diabetic foot complications are a special interest area for our practice. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in this area. Diabetic foot complications are a serious problem […]
The first metatarsophalangeal (1st MTP) joint, or the ball of your foot, is a common place for pain and deformity to occur. Careful assessment is required to isolate the true nature of these complaints. Hallux Rigidus When osteoarthritis occurs in the 1st MTP joint, it is known as hallux limitus or hallux rigidus, depending on […]
Ingrown toenails are a common problem, affecting people of all ages, and something we see on a daily basis. In 2011, The Podiatry Practice decided to develop a special clinic to provide comprehensive management of acute and chronic ingrown toenails to address what appeared to be a real lack of clinical services for this […]
Metatarsus adductus (or Metatarsus varus) is a common deformity of the foot generally noticed at birth, though subtle deformity can be overlooked and not picked up till later. It presents with the front part of the foot (forefoot) positioned inward in comparison with the rear of the foot, giving the foot a ‘kidney-shaped’ appearance. The […]
Stress fractures of the foot and lower extremity are not uncommon. Mostly they occur in sports people, athletes and people with high demand occupations which require long periods of weight bearing. A stress fracture is a ‘crack’ in the bone – usually the outside layer (the cortex). In the foot, they can occur in metatarsals, […]
Sesamoiditis is painful inflammation affecting the sesamoid bones, which are located in the forefoot. It is a common condition that typically affects physically active young people. Sesamoiditis causes pain in the ball of the foot, especially on the inner (medial) side. The pain may be constant, or it may occur with or be aggravated by, […]
