Children’s feet and lower limbs are constantly growing and changing. During this time, a range of paediatric lower limb conditions can develop, affecting how a child walks, runs, and plays. Early assessment and treatment by a podiatrist can prevent these issues from progressing into long-term discomfort or dysfunction. Common Lower Limb Conditions
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, leading to chronic inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Many of these conditions—such as Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)—affect the joints of the lower limbs, including the hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Over time, inflammation can cause structural
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide. Its combination of speed, power, and agility makes it exciting — but it also places high demands on the legs and feet. Because of the sudden stops, twists, and sprints involved, lower limb injuries in padel are increasingly common. As more players take to the
Supporting Healthy Movement from the Ground Up Your feet form the foundation for your entire body. When alignment or movement is compromised, it can lead to discomfort and injury throughout the lower limbs — from the ankles and knees to the hips and lower back. Custom orthotics, innersoles, and advanced gait plate
Concourse is pleased to announce that Megan Maddocks is joining the Concourse team to serve the podiatry needs of the community. Megan is joining Jessica to run the podiatry practice and is now available. Megan is passionate about her profession and providing patients with excellent service. She has a special interest in dance and
What is it? This painful condition is a tearing of the strong ligaments that holds the toe joints together. It is most common in the second digit, under the ball of the foot. It occurs, most often, in middle aged women but can occur in any foot that over-pronates or rolls in excessively. It is
What is it? This painful condition affects the ball of the foot and often the toes. It most often occurs in the area between the third and fourth toes and the pain can vary from an intense, dull ache to burning to pins and needles. One may even experience numb toes.
This Easter, my family all traveled to Cape Town for my sister’s wedding and it was a wonderful affair! A lot of us are flying all over the country these holidays and it’s important not to forget about our feet and legs when we’re in the air. Flying forces us into
Winter can put a dent in your training schedule because it’s so cold and dark and everyone else is sipping hot chocolate and watching Downton Abbey reruns. But stay strong and stick to these helpful tips to get you through the chilly season.
Did you know that the way you walk can be an indicator for Alzheimer’s disease? New research shows that gait abnormalities or changes in walking often appear before a cognitive decline is apparent. Monitoring any changes in gait is often an easy, affordable way for doctors (and even family members) to
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