Foot Pain at Work - We Can Help!
For those of us working, we all want to perform our best at work, take control of our careers and make 2018 the best year yet. Unfortunately and all too commonly, barriers such as fatigue, headaches and lack of sleep can get in the way. There’s another common barrier that is often overlooked but can stop us in our tracks, literally. It’s foot pain!
on Wednesday, 24 January 2018.
Written by Martin Bryan
Healing a Difficult Leg Ulcer Using Bodyflow
With fantastic results in quickly and effectively managing a difficult non-healing leg ulcer in an elderly, high-risk patient, we’re excited to share our results so that others struggling with this issue can experience the results for themselves.
on Wednesday, 24 January 2018.
Why You Need to Start the Year by Getting Your Feet Checked
It’s 2018, and you’ve got some exciting plans ahead. It’s going to be your best year yet , and you’ve got some resolutions that you’re going to nail. Like many of us, at least one of your resolutions may revolve around health, fitness and well-being. But what about the very things that’ll enable you to carry out these resolutions and get you to everywhere you need to go along the way? That’s right, we’re talking about your feet.
on Tuesday, 23 January 2018.
Intense Pain at the Back of the Leg? You Might Have Tennis Leg!
With the Australian Open in full swing, there’s no doubt that many of us will feel encouraged to get out our rackets and hit the court. Alongside the fun nature of tennis come the high-impact forces on the muscles and joints that can cause serious injury and pain. One of these injuries is commonly referred to as Tennis Leg- but what is it and what are the signs? The Podiatrist talks Tennis Leg!
on Tuesday, 23 January 2018.
13 Years Old with Ankle Pain: Meet James
James is 13 years old, very active and participates in a wide range of sporting activities at school, his favourite being basketball.
on Thursday, 07 December 2017.
Kelly’s Experience with Runner’s Knee
Kelly is 31 and and last summer she decided it was finally time to get fit, start leading a healthier lifestyle and feel great. She joined the gym and for the first time in years, began running.
on Thursday, 07 December 2017.
Pieter Van Der Kooij – Podiatrist
Pieter Van Der Kooij graduated as a Podiatrist in 2007 and realised he had a passion for biomechanics and how the body moves. He then graduated as a Physiotherapist in 2012 and has been combining both degrees to optimise rehabilitation in acute and chronic settings.
on Thursday, 07 December 2017.
3 Tips To Stay At Your Best This Holiday Season!
The Queensland summer is upon us! As the Christmas lights start to appear, along with the 5am sunrises, it feels like there is only one thing missing? The warmth! Having moved from interstate, Queensland is unique as the morning state compared to the late evening running and sports groups in Victoria and New South Wales for example due to daylight savings.
on Tuesday, 05 December 2017.
Written by Pieter Van Der Kooij
Nick's Pain at his Big Toe is called Sesamoiditis
Meet Nick
We first met Nick in February 2017. He is a 31 years old, works as an accountant, is healthy and active - at least he wanted to be! Nick came in with pain at the ball of his left big toe that had been persisting for over a month. He described the pain as coming and going on different days but being particularly worse during exercise.
on Wednesday, 29 November 2017.
This is Caleb - He Has Sever’s Heel Pain
Meet Caleb
Caleb is a healthy and happy 10 year old boy that loves playing footy. He was practicing almost every day leading up to the new season this year. At the start of the season, Caleb was barely able to finish a game without intense pain at his heel, sometimes limping off the field. Caleb was upset and frustrated that he couldn't run and play with his friends.
on Tuesday, 28 November 2017.
Run to Get Fit or Get Fit to Run?
For lots of people, the idea that they will start running for exercise is a simple choice. Put some shoes on, do some stretches and off you go. Unfortunately reality hits home pretty quickly because if you haven't maintained a good level of fitness, weight and muscle tone over the preceding years, those first 5 kilometres will suck.
on Wednesday, 22 November 2017.
Written by Sam Johnston
Jumper’s Knee: Is Patellar Tendinopathy the Cause of Your Knee Pain?
If you or any of your family members have ever experienced any problems with your knees, then you’ll know how frustrating it is.
on Monday, 13 November 2017.
Running Injuries - Have You Got Runner’s Knee?
Recently, we talked about
Jumper’s Knee, because knee pain is both a serious and a commonly occurring issue that can have a massive impact on a person’s life.
on Monday, 13 November 2017.
Easy Tips To Improve Your Foot Health Today!
Our feet are a foundation of the body - they keep us moving and able to do the things we need (and want!) to do. Foot pain, or injury, can then have a devastating impact on our day-to-day lives, meaning maintaining good foot health is more important than ever. Our fantastic Podiatrist, Jays, has put together a list of simple things you can start doing today to help improve your foot health!
on Thursday, 19 October 2017.
Written by Jays Maganlal
Gout and Your Feet - What You Should Know!
If you have gout or know someone that does, you’ll know how excruciatingly painful it can get when you have an ‘attack’ or ‘flare up’ of gout. Gout is a type of arthritis and this can often be confused with the ‘wear and tear’ arthritis we often see - Osteoarthritis. The mechanism of action is actually very different - as are the symptoms and treatment. So we at The Podiatrist thought we’d share a bit of our knowledge on Gout!
on Friday, 13 October 2017.
If You’ve Noticed That We’re Not Your Average Podiatry Clinic - You’re Absolutely Right
At The Podiatrist, you may have noticed when you come into our clinic at the Range Health centre in Toowoomba, that something feels different. You may not be able to quite put your finger on it at first, but from the Podiatrists to the admin staff, perhaps you see that everyone has a genuine smile on their face. They’re happy. They’re friendly. There’s nothing untoward or unfamiliar. Everyone seems helpful - they help the patients, the help each other. The warm space is light and bright. It’s welcoming. You can relax. Quite a lovely atmosphere, isn’t it?
on Thursday, 12 October 2017.
Diabetes & Foot Health Checks: Why They are a Necessity
October is foot health month! Feet are often stigmatised or plainly neglected, however if your feet aren't in an optimal condition, your quality of life can be greatly affected. Imagine not being able to do or go wherever you’d like! With over one million Australians diagnosed with Diabetes, and hundreds of thousands living undiagnosed, I thought I’d share on the effects that Diabetes has on the feet including the risks of foot complications that can develop without you even realising.
on Friday, 06 October 2017.
Written by Daniel Lau
Capsulitis: Is This the Cause of the Pain at the Ball of Your Foot?
As a Podiatrist, it’s not uncommon to get asked by friends and family about foot pain - even over dinner! This happened again not too long ago with a friend of mine, Peter, and I thought I’d share this story as I believe his misdiagnosis of Capsulitis could be a fairly common occurrence.
on Thursday, 21 September 2017.
Written by Troy Parsons
Footwear - How Important Is It Really? Part Two
Following on from Part One “Does the recommendation to wear good, supportive footwear apply to me?”, here is everything you need to know about what good and supportive footwear really is!
on Tuesday, 19 September 2017.
Footwear - How Important Is It Really? Part One
There is no doubt that we have all heard numerous times in our lives about the importance of wearing good, supportive footwear. Yet, for a lot of people there is great uncertainty as to whether this advice applies to them, and if so, what this “good footwear” really is. These are both great points and questions, so let me explain them both. Here in Part One, we’ll answer the first important question:
on Tuesday, 19 September 2017.
Have You Got Pain Beneath the Ball of Your First Toe? Is It Stopping You From Running? It Could Be Sesamoiditis!
It can take some of us a LOT of willpower to make the commitment to get up at 6am (or earlier!) and go for that run - especially while it’s still so chilly out there! So the last thing you need while you’re out there braving the cold is for the ball of your foot to start hurting and stop you in your tracks. One common cause of forefoot pain beneath the big toe joint is called sesamoiditis.
on Wednesday, 13 September 2017.
Bunions: How Did They Develop and What Should I Know?
Is there a big bony bump at your big toe joint? Are your shoes rubbing against the sides of your forefoot and causing blisters and pain? Do you struggle to fit your foot into narrow shoes? These are just some of the struggles many people experience when they’ve developed a bunion. But what is a bunion and how did it come to form (or may be starting to!) in your feet? The Podiatrist talks bunions.
on Friday, 08 September 2017.
Why is my heel pain not like everyone else’s? Brian’s Foot Story
I first met Brian a month or so ago when he came into the clinic. He’s a Diesel Mechanic and had pain at the back of his left heel that came and went. Brian told me that his wife used to have heel pain too - but that she’d describe it as a sharp pain first thing in the morning, and that’s not what he felt at all. It didn’t feel like a bruise either. His wife tried Google-ing heel pain and all it seemed to come up with was pain at the bottom of the heel called Plantar Fasciitis - but it didn’t match Brian’s symptoms.
on Tuesday, 22 August 2017.
Written by Kylie Endres
Heel Spurs - What Do They Mean for Your Heel Pain?
It’s not uncommon for us to see patients complaining of pain from heel spurs. They often describe a sharp pain at the bottom of their foot with each step that feels like a ‘sharp knife’. But what is a heel spur and is it the cause of your heel pain?
on Monday, 14 August 2017.
Not Just Heel Pain - it’s Plantar Fasciitis!
So you’ve heard of people talk about this dreaded heel pain, right? You may have even experienced it for yourself - “Plantar-something-or-another”?
Yes! The most common cause of heel pain is called “Plantar Fasciitis” - it’s a funny name really, but all it means is that you have an inflamed soft tissue/fascia at the bottom of your foot.
on Monday, 14 August 2017.
Written by Rachael Unsworth
