Fat Pad Atrophy
The Fat Pad on the bottom of the Heel and Forefoot (ball of the foot) should be plump and supple, allowing for effective shock absorption. Sometimes with age, overuse or trauma, the fat pads on our feet can become thinner,…
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Condition group Flat Feet/High Arches
Hypermobility
Hypermobility and its related conditions are misunderstood by many. It is a great attribute to have a good range of movement and be free and able to move fluidly. Sometimes Flat Feet can be a result of Hypermobility, as the…
Plantar Plate Injury
Plantar Plate Injuries involve damage to the ligaments that lie beneath the toe joints. They are most commonly found at the base of the 2nd toe joint.
Sesamoiditis
Sesamoiditis is a common pain syndrome that affects the forefoot. It is especially common in distance runners, football players and dancers.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
The Foot & Ankle’s version of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in the wrist, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome usually involves entrapment of the tibial nerve on the inner side of the ankle. It generally affects the Inner Ankle and can present with tingling,…
Neuroma
A Neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can occur in the foot as a result of excessive shearing force between the metatarsals. Patient’s with a Neuroma often complain of the feeling of ‘walking on a pebble’, or shooting,…
Foot & Ankle Arthritis
Arthritic joint change can affect the joints within our Foot & Ankle just as it can affect other joints in our body. Arthritic pain can be challenging and can feel disabling for patients at times. Below we have highlighted some…
Posterior Tibial Tendon Pain
There are a number of conditions that can cause pain on at the Inner Ankle, but one of the most common by far is Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy. It can be complex and distressing, often affecting your ability to enjoy even the…
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinitis (or Tendinopathy) can present as pain low in the calf muscle or the Achilles Tendon itself, whether above the heel or where the tendon inserts onto the heel bone. Achilles tendon problems can be extremely painful and limiting.…
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciopathy (often referred to as Plantar Fasciitis) is extremely common. Approximately 1 in 10 of us will experience this pain at some point in our lives. However, this condition is commonly misdiagnosed as there as so many different pathologies…