Why Ankle Pain When Walking Needs Attention

Why Ankle Pain When Walking Needs Attention

A familiar walk along the Manly foreshore, a trip to the shops or the first few steps after getting out of bed should not make you alter the way you move. Ankle pain when walking can be sharp and sudden after a misstep, or it may develop gradually until longer walks,...
Is Flat Foot Surgery Worth It? What to Consider

Is Flat Foot Surgery Worth It? What to Consider

A flat foot that has always been painless may need nothing more than supportive footwear and monitoring. A foot that is becoming painful, changing shape or limiting your walking is different. If you are asking, is flat foot surgery worth it, the answer depends less on...
Plantar Plate Dysfunction Symptoms and Treatment

Plantar Plate Dysfunction Symptoms and Treatment

Pain under the ball of the foot that worsens as you push off is easy to dismiss as a minor strain or a footwear problem. When it persists, especially with swelling around the base of the second toe or a toe that is beginning to lift or drift, plantar plate dysfunction...
When Bunion Surgery May Be the Right Step

When Bunion Surgery May Be the Right Step

A bunion can make a favourite pair of shoes feel impossible, turn a walk along the Manly foreshore into a painful outing, or leave you constantly adjusting the way you stand. Bunion surgery is not usually the first treatment for a bunion, but it can be an effective...
How to Choose Orthotics That Suit Your Feet

How to Choose Orthotics That Suit Your Feet

A pair of orthotics can feel excellent in the shop and still be wrong for the way you walk, the shoes you wear or the source of your pain. Knowing how to choose orthotics starts with a simple principle: the device should support a specific clinical need, not just make...