FLAT FEET
You have flatfeet when the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened, allowing the entire soles of your feet to touch the floor when you stand up.
A common and usually painless condition, flatfeet can occur when the arches don't develop during childhood. In other cases, flatfeet develop after an injury or from the simple wear-and-tear stresses of age.
Flatfeet can sometimes contribute to problems in your ankles and knees because the condition can alter the alignment of your legs. If you aren't having pain, no treatment is usually necessary for flatfeet.
At our Easystep & Glenroy Podiatry clinics we can assess, and treat to help maintain your foot health.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flatfeet/symptoms-causes/syc-20372604
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SHIN PAIN / SHIN SPLINTS
The term "shin splints" refers to pain along the shin bone (tibia) — the large bone in the front of your lower leg. Shin splints are common in runners, dancers and military recruits.
Medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints often occur in athletes who have recently intensified or changed their training routines. The increased activity overworks the muscles, tendons and bone tissue.
Most cases of shin splints can be treated with rest, ice and other self-care measures. Wearing proper footwear and modifying your exercise routine can help prevent shin splints from recurring.
At our Melbourne Podiatry clinic we can assess, and treat to help maintain your foot health.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shin-splints/symptoms-causes/syc-20354105?p=1
HEEL PAIN
Common Diagnoses: Plantar Fascitiits; Fat Pad Impingement; Nerve Entrapment; Heel Spur
Heel pain is not usually caused by a single injury, such as a twist or fall, but from repetitive stress and pounding of the heel. Common causes include: ... Heel bursitis: Inflammation can occur at the back of the heel, in the bursa, a fibrous sac full of fluid.
At our Melbourne Podiatry clinic we can assess, and treat to help maintain your foot health. All our clinics can help provide Orthotic treatment and more for you.
INGROWN NAIL
Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The result is pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an infection. Ingrown toenails usually affect your big toe.
Often you can take care of ingrown toenails on your own. If the pain is severe or spreading, your doctor can take steps to relieve your discomfort and help you avoid complications of ingrown toenails.
At our Melbourne Podiatry clinic we can assess, and treat to help maintain your foot health.
KNEE PAIN
Knee pain can be caused by problems with the knee joint itself, or it can be caused by conditions affecting the soft tissues — ligaments, tendons or bursae — that surround the knee.
The severity of knee pain can vary widely. Some people may feel only a slight twinge, while others may experience debilitating knee pain that interferes with their day-to-day activities. In most cases, self-care measures can help you cope with knee pain.
At our Melbourne Podiatry clinic we can assess, and treat to help maintain your foot health.
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
At our Melbourne podiatry clinic, we may be able to help you with assessing, managing, and ultimately fixing some of the symptoms.
Treatments vary depending on the type of arthritis, eg. Orthotics. The main goals of arthritis treatments are to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.