The Foot Studio

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM HEEL PAIN?

Are you experiencing heel pain?  If so, I’m so sorry to hear that, but know you’re not alone! We see people with heel pain all the time and love helping with your recovery. Heel pain is a common condition that affects many people, and there are various causes of it, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, […]

AN OPTION FOR OVERCOMING FOOT AND ANKLE PAIN

Richie brace The Richie Brace® is a revolutionary alternative to traditional ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs).  The lightweight construction and low profile design features of the Richie Brace allows better shoe fit, more freedom of movement and reduced pain from injury. Many of our patients can eventually recover and discontinue wearing their brace. The Richie Brace® was designed […]

CASE STUDY – A PATIENT WITH EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME AND HYPER-MOBILITY SYNDROME

A 56-year-old female presented to our clinic 2 years ago with chronic pain, instability and difficulty with self-care and looking after her feet. Sarah* had been struggling with hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos syndrome, which caused her to experience a range of foot problems including ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, and wounds. Due to her hypermobility in […]

COULD NAIL LASER WORK FOR YOU?

The Lunula laser is an easy and convenient treatment that helps turn your discoloured and disfigured nails into clearer, healthier-looking nails! Painless solution for onychomycosis No down time required and no risk of injury No more embarrassing unsightly nails The lunular laser is a low-level laser in a box that effectively targets onychomycosis. It uses […]

NDIS AND PODIATRY

Could you benefit from including Podiatry in your NDIS plan? Firstly, what is Podiatry? Podiatry is an allied health profession trained in specifically treating the foot, ankle and lower limb. Podiatry is covered under NDIS. We work towards achieving your goals. What things may a Podiatrist help me with? Nail and skin care Trimming of […]

CEREBRAL PALSY AND HOW PODIATRISTS CAN HELP

Cerebral Palsy and how Podiatrists can help Cerebral palsy (CP)  is a term used to  describe a group of disorders that affect a persons ability to move. It is due to damage to the developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood.   CP can […]

DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER

Developmental Coordination Disorder – often associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a common motor skills disorder which affects the fine and gross motor skills coordination and motor planning of a child. This has impacts on both academic and social development of a child. DCD often coexists with other neurodevelopmental […]

COULD INJECTION THERAPY BE YOUR ANSWER?

Injection therapy can be used in many ways in Podiatry. Our Podiatrists are trained in using local anaesthetic injections for a variety of different conditions and procedures. Injection therapies are used to assist in getting the best out of your treatment plan and goals. Quite often there are some conditions that need a little extra […]

CUBOID SYNDROME

Cuboid Syndrome is a common cause of lateral foot pain. The cuboid is a bone in the mid foot.  Common symptoms of cuboid syndrome:● Pain on the outside of the foot● Pain can be dull and aching, or sharp and acute● There may be reduced range of motion of the foot and/or ankle● Referred pain can be present to the outside […]