Are you suffering from a pain in your heel or arch area? If so, you may be experiencing plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of this type of pain and it’s important to understand what exactly it is, and how best to treat it.  Read on for some insight into…

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How do I know if I need orthotics for foot pain

If you’re suffering from foot pain, you may be wondering if orthotics are the right solution for you. Orthotics can provide relief for many different types of foot pain, but they’re not right for every situation. Here’s a quick guide to help you determine whether orthotics could help relieve your foot pain. Symptoms of foot…

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As the weather changes and it heats up we need to start caring for our feet differently. In summer we tend to start wearing open sandals, walk barefoot, spend time in the sun, swim more, and expose our feet to more fun! Having more fun in the sun (or just living our lives during summer)…

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Gold Coast podiatry

If you have plantar fasciitis, you know that the pain it can cause is no joke! It’s one of the most common foot health conditions, affecting 1 in 10 people of all activity levels. The good news is that many at-home treatments can help reduce or even eliminate your plantar fasciitis pain. For some people,…

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Gold Coast podiatry

One of the most common causes of heel pain is ‘plantar fasciitis’. This is the term to describe irritation of the plantar fascia which is a connective tissue that starts at the heel pain and attaches onto the ball of the foot. It’s main purpose is to act as a leaver to walk, run and…

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Well, I think deep down we all know its TRUE! If you have ever taken the time to focus on stretching, yoga or pilates you would know the feeling of freedom and increased flexibility that stretching can provide. I must be honest, I prescribe stretches on a daily basis yet I very rarely do them…

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Are you suffering from heel pain? Is it painful to walk the first few steps in the morning? Is it sore after rest? You may have plantar fasciitis. Don’t ignore this pain, hoping it will go away, as it usually gets worse without treatment. In this article on Plantar Fasciitis, we’ll look at the symptoms…

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Our feet are very important but are often taken for granted, in many cases resulting in injury. The arch is one structure that facilitates the transfer of weight from our heel to the toes with its main structure being the Plantar Fascia. Arch and Heel pain are the most common foot complaint experienced by thousands…

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Podiatrist Gold Coast

Have you ever experienced a piercing, burning pain at the bottom of your foot? If so, it’s possible you could be suffering from plantar fasciitis which is a form of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is a form of heel pain caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the band of tissue that runs…

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