Severs Disease
Is your child limping after sports? Is your child complaining of heel pain? Now that some COVID restrictions are easing, children will be returning to community and club based sports and we often see children with “heel pain” also known as Severs Disease! What is Sever’s disease? Sever’s disease is the most common cause of […]
Is that bump on your toe really a bunion?
Is that bump on your toe really a bunion? A common question or presentation we get at the clinic is “I have this bump on the side of my big toe that is causing me pain, I think I have a bunion”. However, when we assess the foot it a completely different story! What is causing […]
Do you suffer from ingrown toe nails?
Do you suffer from ingrown toe nails? Ingrown toenails are one of the most common pathologies we treat at Sydney Foot Clinic. It commonly affects the big toe however we do see ingrown toenails on the smaller digits. What causes an ingrown toenail? Improper cutting of nails Trauma – bumping, stubbing a toe Poor fitting […]
Tingling & Numbness in your feet?
Tingling & Numbness in your feet? Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder that occurs whereby the nerves on the sole of your feet are damaged Sometimes referred to as “peripheral neuropathy” – tinging and numbness in your feet is a complaint we commonly get in the podiatry clinic. It is usually a sign that you may have some […]
What is a podiatrist who is endorsed for scheduled medicine?
What is a podiatrist who is endorsed for scheduled medicine? Did you know Sydney Foot Clinics’ own Abdel Kak is a podiatrist endorsed for schedule medicines. Podiatrist with an endorsement of scheduled medicines identifies practitioners with additional qualifications and specific expertise. The endorsement for schedules medicines as a podiatrist means you are qualified to administer, […]
Corona Virus – COVID 19 Update
In accordance with advice from the Australian department of health and the Australian Podiatry Association, we remain open offering our services to all our patients. Our main priority is the health and safety of our patients and as a result we have become even more stringent with our sanitising and cleaning practices. As a health […]
Plantar Fascitis – heel pain
Heel pain – What care the causes of plantar fasciitis in adults? Background: The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, similar to a tendon, which runs from the front of the heel bone (calcaneus) to the ball of the foot (metatarsals). This dense strip of tissue helps to support the arch of the foot […]
