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Sesamoiditis: pain at the base of the big toe joint
Sesamoiditis is a painful condition that occurs at the base of the big toe joint, known as the first metatarsophalangeal joint or 1st MTPJ. There
News & Updates
The latest treatments in podiatry and interesting cases shared by our team
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Back to school: shoe advice and feet assessment
Wake up alarms, lunches made and getting kids out the door. That’s right, kids are back to school. As children’s feet grow the correct fitting
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How to avoid cracked heels this summer
Summer can mean sandals and bare feet. It can be great to get out of those shoes and let the feet breathe. However, it is
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Heel pain is not always plantar fasciitis
Heel pain is very common; in fact, it is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that health practitioners see. Most commonly, the condition is plantar fasciitis.
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Less invasive procedure for ingrown toenails
Ingrown toenails are very common; in fact, ingrown toenail surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures carried out in Australia. Causes – Ingrown toenails can
Do you have private health insurance? Now is a good time to see a podiatrist
Private health insurance funds typically offer cover for podiatry. The billing for the prescribing and manufacture of orthotics for example is broken down into the different components,
Why do I have to see a podiatrist if I have diabetes?
What is diabetes?Diabetes mellitus is a serious chronic condition where a person has too much glucose (sugar) in their blood. There are 2 main types
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) is not a disease
What is it?Sever’s Disease is actually not a disease. This name can unnecessarily scare people, and a more appropriate name could be Sever’s syndrome. Sever’s Disease actually
Forefoot pain: Is it really Morton’s Neuroma?
Forefoot pain is a very common reason for patients to present at Bio Allied Health. The pain can be severe and often debilitating. There are
Can sound waves stimulate the healing of damaged tissues?
Radial shockwave therapy is a relatively new innovation in the treatment of sports injuries and foot and lower leg pain, with research showing a 90%