by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 and maintain, it...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 the brain. Why it is...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 through a hike whether...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 a challenge enough,...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 and trail) feature a...
by Carly O’Donoghue (Podiatrist) | Nov 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 fibres used in...
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