Orthotics are like structured insoles that are designed to support your feet and there are many different types available to suit your individual need. Often orthotics are used to help improve the foot alignment and function to reduce pain or discomfort in the feet or legs. Orthotics are commonly used to treat plantar fasciitis, other […]
Diabetic Foot Assessments
It is very important for people with diabetes to have their feet checked regularly by a qualified podiatrist. Diabetes affects the body in many ways and can have many effects on the feet. It can reduce the blood supply or quality of blood flow to your feet or reduce the sensation in your feet or […]
General Foot Care
General foot care is important for keeping your feet healthy, comfortable and pain free. Our podiatrists are university qualified and use equipment that is specially designed for the job to give you the best results we can. Fix Podiatry offers many general foot care services. This includes, but is not limited to: Toe nail trimming […]
Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy
Tibialis Posterior is the muscle that runs behind your shin bone and is responsible for holding up your arch and keeping your foot rolled outwards instead of collapsing. Tibialis Posterior tendinopathy is an overuse condition involving degeneration of the tendon often with some surrounding inflammation. The overuse is usually related to a pronated (flat) foot […]
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
The tarsal tunnel is formed by the bony point on the inside of your ankle and the inside of your heel bone. The roof of the tunnel is formed by a fibrous or ligamentous type structure called a retinaculum. Inside this tunnel are several structures one of which is a big nerve called the tibial […]
Stretching Guide
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures are small cracks or severe bruising within the bone. Stress fractures produce a sharp or dull pain at a specific sore spot. The pain worsens during activity, even in normal day to day tasks and is often accompanied by swelling in the area. Stress fractures may also be accompanied by bruising. While stress […]
Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
The sinus tarsi, located on the outside of your foot near your ankle, is where two of your foot bones meet and form what appears as a bony tunnel. The sinus tarsi contains several structures including nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and fat. Sinus tarsi syndrome commonly occurs after ankle sprains which may have irritated and […]
Sever’s Disease
Sever’s disease is a very common condition affecting children and causes significant heel pain. When a child is young, their heel bone (calcaneus) is comprised of two parts. The second part, the part at the back of the heel, starts to appear when they are still young (4-6 years in girls and 7-8 years in […]
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a structure under your foot that functions like a muscle or ligament. It reaches from your heel bone, across your arch region and to the ball of your foot. Plantar fasciitis occurs when this structure gets injured or inflamed. As the plantar fascia crosses the arch, it is constantly lengthening and […]
