by Stephanie Vidler | 31/07/2014 | exercise, Foot Pain, Health, toe nails, Uncategorized
Many runners, athletes and skiers can experience damage to their toes and the toe nails. When the damage has been over a period of time and the pressure excessive a haematoma or blister can occur. A blister under the toe nail can be very painful as the pressure...
by Stephanie Vidler | 05/06/2014 | Children, Health, Podiatry, Uncategorized
Why do feet smell so much particularly when they are on the bottom of an adolescents leg? For any parent doing the sports run with children we have all experienced the perfume that is released when the feet are let out of their containers inside the shoes!...
by Stephanie Vidler | 07/05/2014 | exercise, Health, Podiatry, Trips and Falls Prevention
Falls are a common and major cause of injury in the elderly. It is the main reason for injury-related hospital admissions in people aged 65 and over with one in three people aged 65 and older having a fall every year. Although most falls result in minor injuries such...
by Stephanie Vidler | 22/04/2014 | exercise, Foot Pain, Health, Podiatry
Activity boosts our metabolism, releases endorphins which are our feel good hormones and strengthens our musculature. Healthy feet are happy feet. How can you get more activity into your day? Get up 30 minutes earlier and go for a walk Wear a pair of walking/running...
by Stephanie Vidler | 31/03/2014 | Foot Pain, Health, Podiatry
Foot pain is a pain especially when the shape of the foot becomes a space invader in your shoe. Hallux Abducto Valgus is a deviation that occurs between the 1st metatarsal and the hallux. In lay terms this means the big toe deviates medially from the long shaft like...
by Stephanie Vidler | 14/03/2014 | Health, Heel Pain
As podiatrists heel pain is such a common complaint that walks in our door. This week we have been inundated with heel pain which makes me think it must be catching! If there is an epidemic of heel pain can we be vaccinated against it? What are the risks and...
