Mortons Neuroma: Causes and treatment icon Mortons Neuroma is a common and painful condition due to the compression and tension of the plantar digital nerves just before they enter the toes. Most commonly seen in the 3rd and 4th toes, however does affect the 2nd and 3rd toes. Morton neuroma can presents with a sudden […]
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How to manage blisters icon Blisters are a common problem for athletes and active people and can cause significant pain depending on their size. Improper management can lead to further tearing of the skin tissue, infection, bleeding, and increased pain. However, learning to care and treat blisters can reduce pain and damage to the skin. […]
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World Diabetes Day November 14th 2017- Coast Sport helping diabetics get the most out of life! It’s World Diabetes Day 2017 on November 14th and this provides an ideal opportunity to put Diabetes in the spotlight. Across the world, diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women, resulting in 2.1 million deaths a […]
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Over the years, your feet can clock up some serious kilometres, taking a significant toll on the condition of your feet. They can carry a lot of weight and keep you going throughout your day but sometimes we forget how essential it is to take care of our feet. Untreated foot problems cost our healthcare […]
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Running footwear should be fitted to hold the foot in the position that’s most suitable to the movement involved. Athletic shoes protect your feet from stresses encountered whilst running and give the runner more traction. The differences in design and variations in material, weight, lacing characteristics, and other factors among running shoes are meant to […]
Read MoreDo 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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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 – 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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The term “ingrown toenail” is used to illustrate various problems that lead to discomfort and pain all around the toe nail/s despite the unsaid fact that in most of the cases the nail does not actually “grow” into the surrounding skin. Ingrown toenails may present in all age groups of patients but it more frequently […]
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