Heel cracks can become painful, itchy and sometimes embarrassing- especially in the warmer weather where we look to change out footwear into something less enclosed. What are the causes for heel cracks? Footwear; walking barefoot or in shoes such as thongs, sandals or any open backed shoes, which dries the... read more →

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease marked by periodic flare ups of defined red... read more →

The plantaris is a very thin/short muscle located behind the knee joint with a tendon approximately 2-4 inches long. Until recently the muscle was considered to be relatively insignificant, mainly assisting calf muscle in bending the knee and pointing the the foot down at the ankle. The plantaris muscle starts just above... read more →

Is a condition that refers to the loss of fat pads in the balls of the feet, which causes thinning of the protective cushioning that sits under the bones. This is commonly seen in elderly people causing significant pain while walking, as the shock absorption from the fatty tissue is... read more →

Plantar warts are lesions which occur on the soles of the feet. They are most common among children and young adults and can be painful. Warts can occur anywhere on the foot and may involve multiple lesions of varying sizes. How do plantar warts occur? Warts are skin lesions caused... read more →

Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by an irresistible urge to move the legs to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. Restless legs syndrome effects approximately 1 in 10 people, with females being twice as likely  to experience symptoms. The sensations tend to occur when resting, sitting or lying, which can... read more →

Turf toe is a sprain of the ligament underneath the big toe joint, resulting from injury during sporting activities. The injury usually results when the big toe is forcibly bent up into hyperextension. The condition can be caused from either jamming the toe, or repetitive injury from pushing off when running or jumping. When... read more →

The word osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bone’  and is a disease that effects the bones, making them weak, fragile and more likely to fracture. Osteoporosis occurs when certain minerals, such as calcium in our bones is depleted. This low level causes reduced bone thickness, mass and density. Around the age of 35,... read more →

Diabetic foot ulcers are wounds on the feet that take longer than six weeks to heal and effect approx. 15% of diabetic patients. Foot ulcers are very serious, as the risk of lower-extremity amputation is significantly increased in these patients. Diabetes is still the leading cause of no traumatic lower... read more →

We all know of someone who suffers with a painful lump on the side of their big toe, often referred to as a “bunion bump”. Although not as common, this also occurs to the little toe (Tailor’s Bunion). This deformity can lead to movement of the other toes and commonly clawing... read more →