by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Heel pain is a common complaint among athletes and exercise enthusiasts. The pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and stress fractures. In this blog, we will explore these different causes of heel pain when...
by Mia Orford | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
How does your foot posture affects your whole posture? Let us explain… The foot is such a complex structure, with 26 bones, 33 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. Good foot health is imperative, as some foot conditions can lead to a range of...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
1. Purpose of the shoe Think around what you will be wearing the shoe for. Is it for walking? Is it for running? Is it for gym? It’s essential that you have a clear idea of what activity you want the shoe for so that you can be pointed in the...
by Mia Orford | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
MYTH: Cortisone Injections will fix my heel pain once and for all! A cortisone injection is used for a small number of people that do not respond to typical conservative treatment for heel pain, and this is more of a symptom relief rather than a fix. For example, it...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
When you have heel pain you feel terrible. Shoes are uncomfortable, walking is uncomfortable, and you think twice being active. It is important to know that with the right advice you don’t have to live with foot pain. What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave Therapy...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you have an X-ray of your foot and it shows a bony growth at the base of your heel bone this is likely to be a heel spur. It is common that you may think, and may hear, that this would be the cause of your heel pain. Especially because the spur may look sharp – the...
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