Hammer Toe Treatment for Comfortable Walking

Hammer Toe Treatment for Comfortable Walking

A toe that starts rubbing against the top of a shoe can quickly become more than a minor nuisance. Corns, painful skin, nail pressure and a feeling that there is never enough room in the toe box can make walking, exercising and standing uncomfortable. Hammer toe...
When Does Paediatric Gait Assessment Help?

When Does Paediatric Gait Assessment Help?

A child’s walk can change quickly as they grow. One week they may seem to trip often, and the next they may be running comfortably at the park. However, persistent limping, frequent falls, pain, unusual shoe wear or a gait that looks markedly different from other...
Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery

Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery

A painful bunion, stiff big toe or persistent forefoot pain can gradually change the way you walk, exercise and manage everyday tasks. When non-surgical care has not provided enough relief, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery may be considered as part of a...
Types of Minor Foot Surgery and When They Help

Types of Minor Foot Surgery and When They Help

A painful toenail that catches on socks, a lump beneath the forefoot that makes every walk uncomfortable, or a toe that increasingly rubs in shoes can all reach a point where conservative care is no longer enough. Understanding the types of minor foot surgery...
When Flat Feet Orthotics for Adults Can Help

When Flat Feet Orthotics for Adults Can Help

A long walk along the Manly foreshore, a full shift on your feet or a return to running can expose a problem that has been quietly building for years. Flat feet orthotics for adults may help when fallen arches are linked with pain, fatigue or changes in the way you...