Which orthotics are suitable for me?   Orthotics are an area of much debate among the podiatry community particularly regarding which orthotare the most appropriate.  As lower limb injuries such as Plantar Fasciitis have become more common, a larger variety of orthotics have become available to the public with many health professionals and even supermarkets able to sell pre-made orthotics.  With so many different orthoses available, with variations in cost and opinions from health professionals, it can be difficult for the public to determine which orthotics are the most approp ..read more

Orthotics for Children are an ethically sticky topic among the podiatry community. Similarly, public opinion can sometimes be wary when orthotics are being discussed. This conjecture has come about from a number of factors including; the cost; differing opinions between podiatrists; the selling of orthotics by other professions such as doctors, chiropractors and physiotherapist; over selling; and the differing evidence surrounding orthotics. These concerns can be magnified when its a child who is being treated. Parental concern about their child’s feet Toddlers, children and teenagers are bro ..read more

The Tibialis Posterior, a muscle that sounds like the cross between a bone, the Tibia and a functional position – Posterior. Surely this can’t be that an important muscle within the lower limb? Believe it or not this muscle plays a major supporting role in the foot. Think of the office manager of a small business, that has their finger in all aspects of the company and may directly or indirectly have a large effect on the running of the company. Even though their name may not be up in lights or take all the accolades! This muscle is akin to the office manager within the foot. This muscle has a ..read more

Here we will discuss some running myths that you may have heard often and debunk them for you.  We’ll take a look at just 3 of of them and give you the cold hard truth.  Many people, runners and non-runners, would all love to give their opinion on running!! There were always many varying different opinions on this topic. Even reading best-selling books, opinions often differ from person to person. What is essential is following an evidence-based practice. Essentially it’s the one thing that bought down the famed Power Balance band, which you can read about here. It’s the thing t ..read more

A Podiatrist looks after the health of your feet and lower limbs. In Australia, Podiatrists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority, also known as AHPRA. This is the same for New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In the UK, the Health and Care Practitioners Council, known as HCPC, is the body where Podiatrists are registered.  If you are unsure about the therapist you are seeing, you can check their registration credentials on the APHRA or HCPC website. Because Podiatrists deal with such a complex area of the body, being your feet, they can w ..read more

What are Ingrown Toenails? Ingrown toenails are a relatively common complaint that we see as podiatrists. To best explain how and why they occur and what is the treatment options for them, lets have a look at them from the small scale (cellular) process and then look at the larger environmental causes.       What Do Nails Do? From an evolutionary perspective nails played a key role in digging and fighting – essentially protecting our fingers and toes from trauma and injury. Nowadays nails are somewhat less important. They assist in fine dexterity like pick out splinters; they p ..read more

It can be a bit a trial and error to find the best running shoes for your foot type. Foot health for Runners can help you avoid injuries and extend your running. No matter if your aiming for your first 5km race, your first Ultra Marathon or even a endurance multi-sport event. We can all learn a little bit about our main piece of kit, our feet!! Related Articles: Are You Suffering from Shin Splints Our podiatrists at the clinic will see people every day, learning these lessons the hard way. Today let’s explain the importance of footwear and why this choice is critical. Let’s go over what we ar ..read more

Shin splints and shin pain is a common complaint that we see at Your Podiatry Canberra. It is particularly common in sports such as running and mainly distance runners. It can also occur in any sports that involve running such as football, soccer, AFL and netball. Shin Pain Vs Shin Splints Shin pain is usually pain in and around the tibia or shin bone.  You may experience shin pain with a sudden increase in the frequency and duration of an activity. Shin splints describe the pain along the inside border of the tibia. However, this term doesn’t describe the injury adequately.  There ..read more

Are you going on holiday soon? These travel tips for feet will help you prepare for your holiday and not let foot pain and injury ruin your holiday. Holidays! Everyone loves a holiday, there are so many places to explore around the globe. Be it exploring the borough’s of New York. Maybe a European holiday exploring the history and culture of France, climbing the Eiffel Tower? Or is it an adventure holiday trekking in the Andes Mountains in Peru to find the lost city of Machu Picchu? There is loads of different travel options, but almost all of those have something in common! Lots of walking ..read more