Trigger balls only take a few minutes to use but the results can lead you with benefits that last all day! When the plantar fascia (thick band of connective tissue which is the cause of a large portion of heel pain) is tight it can cause pain and poor movement...
Here we talk around how Shockwave Therapy helps heel pain. When you have heel pain you feel terrible. Shoes are uncomfortable, walking is uncomfortable and you just can’t do the everyday tasks as fast as you usually do. You are always thinking about the...
Combining shockwave and orthotics can give you a great outcome, as you are utilising the best of different treatments. Below we will talk a little around why they work well together. Both Shockwave and Orthotics are effective means of managing a foot injury, both...
Wear your orthotics in gradually. Don't expect to go for a 5Km run the first day as your feet and body need to get used to them first. Increase the wear in time until they are comfortable to wear all day. You can exercise in your orthotics once you can wear them day...
Orthotic designing: Your prescription orthotic is custom designed within 1mm of your natural foot contour and therefore can only be worn by you! However when your prescription orthotic is in the designing process your podiatrist will take into account any activities...
I understand. You get a diagnosis and some treatment...so why does the podiatrist say I need to come back to see them? Is this a waste of time and money? Review appointments actually prevent you from wasting your time and money. Review appointments are arguably the...
Three essential heel pain treatment tips. If your feet are unhappy, you are most likely feeling unhappy too… Stepping Out Podiatry love helping your feet feel great again. Heel pain is one of the most common complaints we treat and we help feet get better every...
Heel pain is one of the most common problems we treat at Stepping Out Podiatry. There are 3 common reasons why people experience heel pain. Lack of cushioning. This can be due to:incorrect footwear for your feet or a particular sport / activity;your shoes...
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...
