What Does a Podiatrist Do? A Sports Podiatrist’s Perspective
Curious about what a podiatrist does? Learn how foot doctors treat sports injuries, diabetic feet, nail issues & more from a sports podiatrist’s view.
Read MoreChronic Ankle Instability (CAI)
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) can have a massive impact on a person’s quality of life and overall function, often arising from a simple ankle sprain. In this blog, we discuss the in’s and out’s of CAI and how physiotherapy can help diagnose, treat and prevent this condition. CAI: What is it? Who gets it and […]
Read MoreBest Practices for Managing Acute Ankle Sprains
What is a Sprain? A sprain is a type of soft tissue injury that primarily affects the ligaments, which are the tough, fibrous tissues connecting bones at a joint. Ligaments provide stability and support to the joints, and they are not designed to stretch. However, when subjected to an excessive force, such as during a […]
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Foot Health Problems – Arthritis
How can podiatry help? Podiatry intervention in the initial stages of arthritis can slow down progression of bony deformities, with the use of an orthotic device and correct footwear we can encourage the foot and leg to function optimally and comfortably. If bony changes, areas of high pressure and restricted joints have already become an […]
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When an ankle sprain isn’t an ankle sprain
icon Ankle sprains make up the most common injury in sport and is often an injury see in the general population with injuries occurring at work and home. We often see these injuries in sports such as dancing, netball, basketball, rugby and football/soccer. Ankle sprains can just be that, a sprain of the ligaments on […]
Read MoreHigh ankle sprain – syndesmosis injury
icon High ankle sprains are less common than lateral ankle sprains, but generally are more serious and require a longer recovery. They occur to the ligaments above the ankle which connect the two bones of the lower leg: the tibia and fibula. The tibia and fibula are held together by the syndesmosis membrane as well […]
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Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy icon Achilles tendinopathy, often termed ‘Achilles tendonitis’ refers to pain and dysfunction relating to the Achilles region. It is typically an overuse injury and is most common in those in running or jumping based sports, due to the repetitive nature of the actions. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) […]
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Put an end to heel pain
Do you wake up in the morning and feel a sharp pain under your heel? Heel pain is a highly common foot complaint, experienced by many of Australians every day. Heel pain is often a message from the body that something is in need of medical attention. Pain that occurs right after an injury or […]
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Tying up your shoe laces
Every day, feet are secured into shoes with a good set of shoe laces as Central Coast runners go out for a trot. Matt Shanahan, Coast Sport’s Podiatrist has prepared a video showing us easy way to ensure our shoes are tied up correctly. One reason to make sure we are tying up your shoe […]
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Custom Orthotics
Custom Orthotics – An Advanced Treatment option for Lower Limb Pain Here Matt Shanahan discusses the use and benefits of custom orthotics. It’s next to impossible to come across a person with the perfect foot type, possessing flawless toe alignment, an ideal arch height and a seamless stride. The foot structure of any […]
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