Foot health insights
Foot Ankle Lower Limb Blog
Stay informed about foot health, treatment options, and prevention strategies with insights from our expert podiatrists.
What are the best shoes for orthotics?
The best shoes for orthotics have a removable insole, a firm heel, enough depth and a low heel, and fasten with laces or Velcro. Always take your orthotics when you shop.
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Why is my child getting pain on the outside of their foot? (Iselin's disease)
Pain on the outer edge of the foot in a sporty child can be Iselin's disease, a growth plate problem. It's uncommon but harmless, and it settles with rest, care and time.
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Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
Athlete's foot is a common fungal skin infection that causes itchy, peeling skin between the toes. Pharmacy antifungal creams work well if you keep using them after the rash clears.
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Foot posture and back pain
Your feet may play a small part in back pain for some people, but the link is weaker than often claimed. Staying active helps most, and orthoses aren't a proven back pain treatment.
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10 tips on how to get rid of smelly feet (bromhidrosis)
Smelly feet are common and usually easy to fix at home. The smell comes from bacteria feeding on sweat, so daily washing, dry socks and rested shoes make the biggest difference.
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Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs)
An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is a brace that supports the ankle and foot. AFOs can help people with foot drop, weak muscles or a collapsing arch walk more safely and comfortably.
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Preventing falls
One in 4 Australians aged 65 and over has a fall each year. Balance exercise, a safer home, good shoes and care for sore feet can all lower your risk.
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Cerebral palsy and toe walking
Most young children who walk on their toes are healthy and grow out of it. Toe walking with stiff muscles, clumsiness or slow development needs a check, as it can be a sign of cerebral palsy.
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Gout (podagra)
Gout causes sudden, severe pain and swelling in a joint, most often the big toe. Attacks can be treated quickly, and long-term medicine can stop them coming back.
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Köhler's disease
Köhler's disease is a rare cause of midfoot pain and limping in young children. It gets better on its own, and children almost always grow up with a normal foot.
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Arthritis of the foot and ankle
Arthritis in the foot or ankle can make walking painful, but it can be managed. Exercise, good footwear, insoles and the right medicines all help, and surgery is an option for some.
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7 foot health tips for people with diabetes
Diabetes can reduce feeling and blood flow in your feet, so small injuries can go unnoticed. A daily foot check, good shoes and regular podiatry checks help keep your feet healthy.
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