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Tendons are the body tissues that connect muscle bellies to our bones. The Achilles tendon is the rope-like structure running from the calf muscle in the back of your leg down to the heel bone. A healthy Achilles tendon may be nearly as strong as a steel cable, coping with tremendous forces from the action […]

Introduction The mid foot region is a complex structure comprising of the small tarsal bones and numerous supporting ligaments and tendons. One of these joints which commonly becomes problematic is the cuboid and its other articulations – this is known as cuboid syndrome. Symptoms Commonly cuboid syndrome is felt as a sharp consistent pain over […]

One of the easiest physical diagnosis to make is plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. But unfortunately treatment of this common problem is not nearly as easy. When I hear ‘when I get out of bed the first ten steps are agony’ and the client points to the inside of their heel, they probably have plantar […]

Flat feet is a commonly used term to describe someone’s foot type. However it is often incorrectly used to describe a foot that over-pronates or rolls in excessively. We will often be encouraged to look at our footprint after a shower to decide if we have pronating feet or not. This is not strictly correct. […]

Heel pain is one of the most common foot injuries assessed, diagnosed and treated by a podiatrists, physiotherapists and sports medicine doctors. Heel pain most commonly occurs in middle aged men and women, but can also occur in children (usually between 8 and 13 years old) as they become more active in sporting activities. The […]

What is it? The plantar fascia is a thick broad band of connective tissue on the bottom of your foot attaching from your heel to the base of your toes that helps to maintain the arch of your foot. Plantar fasciitis is simply inflammation of the plantar fascia. What do I look for? What causes […]

During activity it is important to make sure you not only have a good shoe, but you have the right shoe for your feet. Your shoe choice is dependent upon: As you walk or run, your foot naturally absorbs and transfers shock. Sometimes we need to support a foot to alter the shape and the […]

What is it? What do I look for? What causes it? It is important to have this problem addressed as early as possible. The aim is always to keep the child involved in sport and activity, as complete rest will not usually help, and can lead to children staying inactive. The problem will eventually resolve […]

Signs and symptoms What you may have felt: What should you do? You should perform the PRICER method: You should avoid: What type of treatment is best? See your physiotherapist and/or sports medicine doctor. Then what type of rehabilitation is best? Once the pain and swelling has decreased, an exercise program will be given to […]