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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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...