Podiatry
Sore Feet? Solution for your arch pain
Arch pain can be a debilitating condition that affects people of all ages and activity levels. Whether it’s due to overuse, injury, or underlying conditions, such as flat feet or plantar fasciitis, the discomfort can significantly impact your quality of life. Fortunately, podiatry offers effective solutions to address and alleviate this pain. Understanding Foot Arch…
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Achillies Tendonitis – Sports Injury
This Blog is part of our Sports Injury Series from St George Health. We know how frustrating these injures can be for people to suffer through repeated episodes of pain and restriction. We pride ourselves on our team based approach to common sports injury problems – and focus on getting you back on the pitch,…
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Sports Injury Clinic at St George Health
At St George Health we have a special interest in treating the big common sports injuries. We have highly trained practitioners who work with sports injuries every day- from injuries in soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, swimming and cricket. We have seen it all. Our practitioners are highly experienced in dealing with these often…
Read MoreWhat to look for with your kids School Shoes – from a podiatrist
A new school year is upon us. Children often have feet and shoe issues, especially when they are going through growth spurts. Did you know that children grow up to 3 times faster in Summer than in Winter? Let’s have your children start this year in the most appropriate shoes. Considering this, the start of the…
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Heel Pain
Heel Pain – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Heel pain The most common cause of heel pain is a heel spur and inflammation of the plantar fascia (thick ligament running along the sole of the foot) due to overuse (excessive standing, exercise). Symptoms Heel pain is often worse in the morning when first standing up, after…
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Common Foot Problems
October is Foot Health Month, so we thought now would be a good time to talk about the common foot health problems Australians face! Smelly feet: Caused by overactive sweat glands. Avoid synthetic materials when buying shoes and socks. Natural fibres like cotton and leather allow the skin to breathe better, reducing the likelihood of…
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