I have an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral from my Doctor. What does this mean? Your doctor has just given you a referral for Podiatry and told you that they are going to put you on an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) and that you have up to 5 visits with a...
How does shockwave therapy work? Shockwave therapy is where radial waves penetrate into the deeper tissues and start healing the body at a cellular level, which helps in the repair process of the injured tissue. Shockwave therapy stimulates the cells and WAKES THEM UP...
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome What is it? Medial tibial stress syndrome, often referred to as shin splints, affects a large portion of the athletic population. The exact cause of this injury is unknown; however, it is currently believed to be caused by muscular...
Most people in their life will experience some sort of foot pain, with heel pain being one of the most common foot problems. Unfortunately, heel pain is sometimes misdiagnosed as heel spurs or plantar fasciitis. This is often due to people receiving poor information...
Are you a runner? Do you use Strava? Have you had a history of injuries or niggles that have prevented or slowed you from reaching your goals? Well its time! It is time to see us at Stepping Out Podiatry for your smart innersole assessment. What is a smart innersole?...
In short...yes it absolutely can. Heel pain is caused from many different things however a major reason can be linked to our foot structure and how it compensates to help stabilise our body when we walk. One main thing that you must consider is the connection between...
Knee pain can be caused from all sorts of mechanical issues with ligaments, wear and tear and injury. But have you ever thought that your knee pain could be caused by your feet? When you think about it...it does make a lot of sense. Your feet are connected to your...
Starting a new sport and getting into something you are not very familiar with can be equally exciting and daunting. A sport like running seems simple from the outside, just get out there and run -right? However a lot of beginner runners get too eager too soon and end...
. You need to know the truth... I am really disappointed to hear that many of the public are being drawn into some businesses that claim they can solve their foot and leg pain problems without being professionally trained. That’s right. These people do not...
Next to heel pain this is the second most common concern I see come through the clinic and so let's explore what a bunion is and sometimes when it's something else. I want to rewind and explain that the big toe (or 1st metatarsal phalangeal joint) is VERY, VERY...
Ingrown Toenails can be extremely painful and debilitating and even minor problems can quickly flare into something much worse if left untreated. At Stepping Out Podiatry we have treated hundreds of ingrown toenails successfully over many years and unfortunately, many...
As a podiatrist I am commonly asked what it is I do, along with the assumption that all I do is clip toenails and deal with smelly feet. I love this question because it provides me with the opportunity to enlighten someone on WHAT PODIATRY REALLY IS. (I must note I do...
It is common for many people to be surprised to hear me ask; “How are your knees, hips and back?” I think it is not common for people to understand that the scope of podiatry extends all the way from the tip of your toes to the top of your hips. So as Podiatrist’s we...
Did you know that no one, other than Superman, has x-ray vision? I’m sure this comes as no surprise, so the next time you’re told by a friend, a concerned family member, or a health professional that you have a heel spur, and they are not wearing a red cape and...
Patients suffering with plantar fasciitis will almost always report significant and intense pain at the underside of the heel/s when rising from periods of rest. This intense pain usually reduces after a few minutes of activity. Research is yet to give us a definite...
