Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
March 20, 2021
What is it? Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression (or squeezing) of the major nerve on the inside of the ankle. If this nerve gets swollen and trapped between the
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Medial Tibial Stress Fracture
March 15, 2021
What is it? A medial tibial stress fracture is characterised by small micro-fractures in the outer layer of the shin bone (tibia). These fractures are most commonly seen on the
Fat Pad Syndrome
March 10, 2021
What is it? The fat pad at your heel bone is a protective shock absorber that acts to reduce the amount of stress going through the heel when you walk
Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Disease)
March 5, 2021
What is it? Calcaneal Apophysitis is the most common cause of heel pain in active, growing children aged 8-14 years. The condition is caused by small repetitive trauma to the
Type 2 Diabetes and your Feet
March 1, 2021
What is Type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin to meet the requirements of your body. As the body requires
Peripheral Neuropathy and your Feet
February 25, 2021
What is it? Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to the nerves that transmit signals from your brain and spinal cord to your extremities. With increasing age some reduction in neurological
Jones’s Fracture
February 20, 2021
What is it? A Jones’s fracture is a common fracture that occurs at the shaft of the fifth metatarsal. The fifth metatarsal bone is located on the outside of your
Osteoarthritis and the Feet
February 15, 2021
What is it? Osteoarthritis is often thought of as a wear and tear disease of the joints. With osteoarthritis, the smooth, cushioning material called cartilage that protects the two bones
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
February 10, 2021
What is it? Iliotibial band friction syndrome is a common overuse injury that is associated with pains on the outside of the knee. The iliotibial band is a band of
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