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In-toeing / Pigeon toes
In toeing is a condition where your child walks with their feet turned in towards the other foot; this may not happen with every step. This is generally considered to be abnormal. In-toeing is caused by the hips and knees rotating inwards making the foot and leg circumduct (swing in a semi-circle) while your child walks. This is an inefficient way
Ingrown / Involuted / Painful Nails
Ingrown nails can be a painful and unsightly condition caused by a variety of factors. Any side of any toe can be affected, however generally it is the big toe nails that are the culprit. There are several mechanisms for an ingrown nail to occur and frequently these are: Ill fitting shoes Incorrect cutting technique Poor range of movement through
Achilles Tendinopathy (Tendinitis and Tendinosis)
The Achilles tendon is a big band of tissue running from the Calcaneus (Heel bone) to the Calf muscles. Its job is to store energy from muscle activity and release it again during movement giving you the ability to push off during walking and running. Tendinopathy is the disease of a tendon. In this case we are talking about the
Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis (Inside Knee Joint Pain)
Is your knee hurting when you sleep on your side? Or go up and down stairs? You may have Osteoarthritis in your knees. The knee is made of up the Tibia, Femur, and Patella (Leg bone, Thigh bone, and Knee cap). They work together similar to a hinge, in that they bend and flex to allow for you to walk
Hip Arthritis
Hip arthritis is one of the most common reasons for hip replacements. The malalignment of the hip joint causes an increase in wear to the joint. By maintaining proper alignment, we can reduce the amount of wear placed on the hip. With this treatment we can decrease arthritis pain and prevent/minimise the wear and tear caused by day to day
Limb Length Difference
A difference in the length of the bones between your legs can happen for a variety of reasons. Growth plate trauma Muscle imbalance Muscle tightness Scoliosis Hip tilt Genetic conditions Surgery Natural asymmetry This results in either a structural difference in the length of the bones. Or from soft tissue restrictions/tightness that cause the shortening of one limb compared to
Sciatica
Sciatica is a complex problem with a variety of symptoms with specialised treatments dependant on the cause of your pain. The pain can originate anywhere along the Sciatic nerve, this is a large nerve that comes from the lumbosacral plexus (a bundle of nerves coming directly out of the spinal cord). When pain occurs, usually it is from a ‘pinching’or
Ankle Sprains & Strains
Ankle sprains and strains are among the most common injuries sustained in the active population. Sprains make up approximately 70% of all ankle injuries and 40% of ankle sprains will reoccur. This can lead to further problems. The structure that becomes painful when you sprain your ankle is the ligaments that make the ankle stable. The direction your foot moves
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Heel Pain (plantar fasciitis) is a common condition that causes severe pain under the heel bone. Pain in the heel or pain in the arch often indicates inflammation of the long band of tissue under the foot (the plantar fascia). It can cause sharp pain and discomfort in either the mid-arch region or at the inside heel, and sometimes the
Arch Pain
Arch pain is commonly experienced by middle-aged women whose feet have a tendency to roll in. It is also commonly associated with bunions and hammer toe. The plantar plate is a thick ligament type structure with attachments which inserts into the base of our phalanges (toe bones) in the area of the ball of the foot. The plantar plate is