There are few things worse than watching your child struggle with knee pain, especially if it is preventing them from playing the sports they love. While there are a number of different potential causes of knee pain in children, one we commonly see in late childhood to early adolescence is Osgood-Schlatter’s Syndrome (otherwise known as tibial apophysitis). While the name can be quite daunting, the condition is quite common and manageable. In this blog we will discuss what this syndrome is, why it causes children's knee pain, and how it can be effectively managed. Understanding Osgood-Schlatte ..read more

At My Family Podiatry, we understand the discomfort and inconvenience tinea infections, or athlete's foot, can cause. It's a common misconception that only athletes are prone to this condition; in reality, it can affect anyone. In this blog, we'll navigate the ins and outs of tinea, revealing prevention tips, treatment methods, and ways to ensure your feet remain fungus-free. Understanding Tinea: The Culprit Behind Athlete's Foot Tinea pedis, or as it‘s often called “athlete's foot”, is a fungal infection that finds a welcoming home in the warm, damp crevices of the feet, particularly between ..read more

With over 5 million TikTok views on the hashtag #barefoottraining, the reported benefits of this craze are extensive. But let's be straight here: the buzz around barefoot lifting is mostly "broscience." Providing a stable base for all those heavy lifts, your feet are the literal foundation of your weightlifting activities. Despite this, if you walk into any gym, you will see gym goers squatting, lunging and deadlifting barefoot, in socks or in other minimalist shoes such as Converse without any support. When asked why, many will tell you it is to improve performance, increase strength or get a ..read more

At My Family Podiatry, we will often see patients struggling with hip pain. This pain can range from an annoying niggle through to debilitating pain during the day and night. But what are the causes of hip pain, and how can we effectively manage them? Causes Of Hip Pain Hip pain can result from a variety of conditions that affect the hip joint and surrounding structures. Some of the common causes are: Hip Bursitis: This is inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons, and muscles around your joints. Symptoms can include pain when lying on the affected hi ..read more

At My Family Podiatry, we often have patients come to the clinic concerned about painful lumps through the arch underneath their feet. In many instances these are plantar fibromas. In this blog, we will explore what plantar fibromas are, why they occur, and how we can help. What is Plantar Fibroma? A plantar fibroma is a benign (non-cancerous) growth that develops within the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. These growths are composed of dense fibrous tissue and can vary in size, sometimes causing discomfor ..read more

We commonly see patients presenting to the clinic with pain through the inside of the ankle, especially after walking, running or standing for long periods. While there are a number of possible causes for this ankle pain, one with potentially severe long term consequences is posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). PTTD is a condition that occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes damaged or weakened. This tendon runs along the inside of the ankle and works to support the arch of the foot and provide some stability to the ankle. Damage to this tendon can lead to pain, swelling and dif ..read more

Podiatry may not be the first profession that comes to mind when you think about the health management of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), however there are a number of ways we can help. At My Family Podiatry we are lucky enough to assist many people across the autism spectrum with their unique foot and lower limb needs. There are four main ways we are typically involved in the care of those with ASD: Assessment of foot posture and gait: Early assessment of foot posture and gait can help prevent long term pain and injury. Toe walking is a common gait presentation for those wit ..read more

Dry needling is a technique we regularly use at My Family Podiatry to help treat soft tissue injuries and pain. This therapy involves the use of very thin acupuncture needles to stimulate trigger points in muscles, leading to a cascade of healing mechanisms and the relaxation of muscle tension. It is called "dry" needling because the needle is not injected with any substance. Instead, the needle is used to stimulate the body's natural healing process. Dry needling will regularly be used to help treat: Plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy: Releasing tension from the calf muscles can imp ..read more

The term hypermobility is used to describe a higher than normal range of movemenot through joints. Sometimes referred to as being “double jointed”, hypermobility occurs when the collagen fibres making up a person’s ligaments are more stretchy than normal (think of them like a particularly stretchy rubber band). It is estimated that around 20% of individuals are hypermobile in some or all of their joints though the exact reason why hypermobility occurs is poorly understood. In some sports such as gymnastics or dancing, hypermobility can be advantageous. However in many other cases, it can lead ..read more

For seniors, falling over can be disastrous. The risk of fractures and other serious injuries is significant and potentially life threatening. If they are lucky enough to avoid serious injury, the damage to confidence can result in a lack of willingness to leave the house and social isolation. Unfortunately, it is common to see a rapid deterioration in an individual’s health when they become reluctant to leave their home and engage with society. At My Family Podiatry, we are passionate about helping individuals maintain their independence as long as possible. Below we discuss some common risk ..read more