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Do you dislike the stiff, heavy, restrictive feel of hiking boots, but often venture onto uneven surfaces or trails? Well look no further than a trail runner! These shoes offer the feeling of strolling/running in a trainer (light, cushioned,...

When it comes to hiking shoes there are some many options, it can often be difficult to choose. Here are some key things to look out for: FIT – Does the shoe fit around the foot comfortably? Is there any areas of pressure/tightness around the foot...

How do I improve my balance for hiking? Balance, stability, proprioception.. all words to describe an integral skill needed for most physical activities, including hiking. Just like muscle strengthening, balance is something we need to work towards...

Balance and proprioception is our body’s ability to stay safely up right when walking, basically keeping us stable and preventing us from injuries. This is a complex process of communication input between the muscles and joints nervous system and...

Balance and proprioception training is a great way to help improve your stability over the uneven terrain when walking or hiking. Balance exercises are great to increase our range of movement and strength to help our coordination and stability...

A long walk on the beach sounds so relaxing, right? Well maybe not for your feet and legs! Walking barefoot on the beach is actually really difficult for our feet to cope with. The terrain is completely uneven and unpredictable, and if that wasn’t...

Tired of squishing your toes into slim shoes? Did you know your toe shape can be very different someone else? Many people have a broad forefoot shape. These people often have difficulty fitting into shoes. This is because, many running shoes (road...

Injinji socks are a technical sock best known for their individual 5-toe sock design. They are designed and manufactured to assist with keeping your feet comfortable and safe when active. They do this in several ways: Moisture wicking  - the...

REMAKE or REFURBISH Just like your car, eyes and teeth, your FEET need check up's too! If you have an orthotic and you haven't had it reviewed for a while, you may be missing out on small changes that can be made to keep your feet healthy and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 /...

How can a simple massage ball help your heel pain? These balls will become your sidekick! A small, cost effective way to help your heel pain. Using a massage therapy ball can easily be done at home, when sitting on the couch, and doesn't take long...

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...

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...