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Mid-Season Junior Football Injuries
Now that we are well and truly into the winter sport season our young sporting stars may be complaining of some aches and pains. Due to the nature of football codes it is not uncommon for our kids to suffer from foot, ankle and leg injuries at this time of the season. These injuries may range from a bump or a bruise, sprained ankle or something a bit more serious like a fracture. Participating in sport should be an enjoyable experience and therefore attending to pain and injury is essential to ensure our children continue to enjoy their sport. Inversion Ankle Sprain The most common injury suffered across all the … Continue reading
Paediatric Lateral Foot Pain – Is It Iselin’s?
Children often complain of aches and pain that settle with little more than rest. However, if you child is suffering from acute pain, or general soreness that last more than 5 days it is wise to have this checked out by a Podiatrist. Children complaining of pain on the outside of the foot may have a condition known as Iselin’s disease/syndrome. Below is a summary of this often misdiagnosed condition. Generally children suffering from Iselin’s syndrome will report pain on the outer boarder of the foot, at the prominence known as the styloid process. Some redness and swelling over the area will be present. Barefoot activity, jumping sports and narrow … Continue reading
Queensland Bulls use Podiatry to Ensure Peak Performance
The Queensland Bulls cricket team is already well into their preseason training and are hot favourites to retain the Sheffield Shield in the 2012-13 summer. So too the Brisbane Heat, who despite just falling short of the making the Big Bash finals last year are expecting big things this coming December and January. The squad welcomes back Nathan Hauritz after 6 years playing in Sydney and Usman Khawaja, the exciting left-handed opening batsman has also made the move north inspired by the unique coaching style of Darren ‘Boof” Lehmann. The squad is also bolstered by a number of emerging junior players and a solid list of experienced campaigners including captain … Continue reading
Sore feet and legs after the Bridge to Brisbane?
Were you one of the 40 000 plus Queenslanders who braved the early morning chill to climb the Sir Leo Hielscher bridge and walk or run your way to the RNA showgrounds? This was the 4th time my 11 year old daughter and I have participated, and we love the exercise and carnival atmosphere of one of the Australia’s largest fun runs. We walk and jog the course, enjoy the scenery and make a mad dash for the line to try and improve on last year’s time! Being a podiatrist, it’s an occupational hazard walking alongside such a large pack of people; I can’t help but to observe the variety … Continue reading
my FootDr podiatry and the Steady Steps Program
Podiatrists Darren Stewart recently presented to a group of south side locals on the importance of good foot health and footwear as part of the Steady Steps Program. Margaret Coates, Physiotherapist and Tai Chi instructor runs the Steady Steps program to improve the awareness of people of that factors that influence balance and provide advice which can reduce the incidence of falls. Falls prevention is a critical issue for our aging population, as one incident of a fall can lead to a loss of confidence and independence, or even a serious fracture or head trauma resulting in hospitalisation. General factors include reduced muscle strength, slowed reflexes, vision impairment, altered cognitive … Continue reading
Heel Pain in Children
With football and netball season well underway, podiatry clinics around the country will see an influx in children suffering from heel pain. Whilst there are a number of possible causes for these symptoms, the majority of these children are suffering from a condition known as Severs Disease, or as I prefer to call it, Severs Syndrome. Typically this affects girls between the age of 7-12 and boys from 9-15, involved in regular physical activity. Symptoms include pain at the back of the heel bone near to the insertion of the Achilles tendon which can be present constantly, during, or immediately after playing sport. The most common sports that aggravate these … Continue reading
My FootDr Sponsors Mining Event with Darren Lockyer
my FootDr Podiatry Centres, with One Key Resources, were proud to bring Rugby League immortal Darren Lockyer to Dysart in Central Queensland for a two day event, starting with a Gala dinner last night. The evening was a fantastic opportunity for mining industry colleagues and related businesses to touch base, and hear the career stories of the great Darren Lockyer and team mate and media personality Ben Ikin. Today Locky and the my FootDr team will be visiting the local Dysart football club and engaging with the local community. Podiatry services are in great demand throughout the Bowen Basin, with active local communities and the huge expansion in coal mining … Continue reading
Walking Your Way To A Healthy Heart
Exercise – in particular walking – plays a key role in building and maintaining a healthy heart. As you clock up the kilometres walked it is critical that your feet are healthy and your shoes provide the right support. Your local my FootDr podiatrist can offer a biomechanical assessment prior to you commencing exercise, along with an assessment of your footwear. State-of-the-art my FootDr clinics use the latest high tech equipment to diagnose and treat any problems found in your feet or legs – from corn calluses, ingrown toenails to more serious issues such as peripheral vascular disease which affects 14 percent of the population and is a marker for … Continue reading
my FootDr podiatry centres Mackay
my FootDr podiatry centres brings the most advanced technology in foot care to Mackay. Located near the AFS Pharmacy in the Fourways Plaza, we acquired this practice from Proarch Podiatry in October 2011 and have retained the services of Zoe and the local team who previously were employed by Proarch Podiatry. my FootDr podiatry Mackay is equipped with advanced gait analysis technology, the Orthema CAD/CAM Foot Orthotic Fabrication system to create soft, full length orthotics, the revolutionary PinPointe FootLaser and advanced Diabetic foot screening. my FootDr is the only podiatrist in Mackay to bulk bill TCA (Team Care Arrangements) referrals from your doctor. We have HICAPS facilities onsite for on the spot … Continue reading