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October 4, 2021
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Having Heel Spurs Is Not Super?
December 6, 2020
Did you know that no one, other than Superman, has x-ray vision? I’m sure this comes as no surprise, so the next time you’re told by a friend, or a concerned family member that you have a heel spur, and they are not wearing a red cape and underpants on the outside of their tights, […]
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How Fast Do Children’s Feet Grow?
November 20, 2020
When we treat a child with foot and leg pain at Armidale Podiatry, the treatment often includes exercises, shoe recommendations, and in some cases, foot orthotics. Parents sometimes have concerns about costs and how long orthotics and quality footwear will last because their child’s foot is growing so fast, which is understandable. Put Your Mind […]
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Winter Horrors: Chilblains
June 22, 2019
Do your toes get red, itchy and sometimes painful bumps in winter? They are probably chilblains Chilblains are the body’s abnormal reaction to cold temperature where blood vessels in the toes (and sometimes fingers and nose) become inflamed and constrict. It is a local form of vasculitis; vascul- meaning ‘blood vessel’ and -itis meaning ‘inflammation’. […]
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Back to School: Choosing School Shoes
January 13, 2019
It’s nearly time to start thinking about getting the kids ready for another school year. It’s also around this time we start getting a lot of questions about school shoes Choosing school shoes can be an overwhelming task but it is an important one. Your child spends five days a week wearing them and as […]
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Plantar Fasciitis – Heel Pain
December 18, 2018
Pronounced Plan-tar Fash-ee-eye-tis Are you hobbling around first thing in the morning because your heels hurt? It might be plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis (or fasciopathy) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults. It is most commonly described as heel pain in the morning, it improves as the body warms up […]
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Spring Clean Your Feet
November 5, 2018
Spring is finally here, and summer is fast approaching. I know its traditionally time to spring clean your house, but what about your feet. Now winter is over, we can ditch the thick socks and enclosed shoes but are your feet ready? Dry skin & Callus build-up If you’ve noticed your skin is dry in […]
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When To Visit a Podiatrist
October 17, 2018
If you’re unsure if you may need to see a podiatrist we’ve created this blog post explaining the role of a podiatrist in foot health – and how this can enhance your overall well-being. What is a podiatrist? Podiatrists are university-trained health professionals who specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of conditions affecting […]