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In determining the relationship between bunions and shoes, it is good to determine what bunions are in the first place. Bunions refers to the condition of the feet in which the big toe of the foot points towards the second toe.
Bunions and shoes go hand in hand. If you wear shoes which are too tight, they will apply too much pressure on the big foot toe bones and its ligaments. To conform to the shoe, the toe will bend as per the shape of the shoe towards the other toes. This will lead to the formation of a permanent hump.
The relationship between bunions and shoes is therefore a direct one. The type and nature of shoes you wear will determine whether or not you will suffer from bunions. Most of the patients who visit A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Care Clinic for the treatment of other conditions suffer from bunions and they do not know it.
Mr Brenden Brown, the Principal Podiatrist at the clinic states that because of the direct relationship between bunions and shoes people should wear ‘soft shoes’ which are well fitting. Alternatively you can wear open or sport shoes. Most men suffer from this condition of the feet because most of them wear closed and tight fitting shoes.
For all your Foot and Lower Limb Care needs, come and see us at:
A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Care
24 Phillip Street, St Marys; or
Suite 4, 36 Woodriff Street, Penrith
www.astepahead.com.au
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We recommend you check your orthotics every 8-12 months! Your custom orthotics are made with your biomechanics in mind. They cater for your many differences in length, width, foot pronation and injury. Over time, these specially made devices start to wear out. The plates that sit under your arch start to loose integrity after a period of time and that will impact the prescription of your orthotics. Kids’ foot orthotics will more often than not need changing in relation to the growth of your child. As the foot grows, the plates become less effective. Remember to get your orthotics checked by your podiatrist on a regular basis to avoid any potential injuries!
For all your Foot and Lower Limb Care needs, come and see us at:
A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Care
24 Phillip Street, St Marys; or
Suite 4, 36 Woodriff Street, Penrith
www.astepahead.com.au
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Podiatrists offer arch supports to people with flat feet and those with fallen arches. Mr Brenden Brown of A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Care clinic explains that they are recommended to help with the pains which may be experienced as result of the condition in the feet.
Arch supports can be purchased over the counter. You can also buy the custom made arch supports. As the name suggests, arch supports raise the feet arch; this reduces the pulling of muscles and tendons which are at the bottom of the foot.
The best arch supports recommended by podiatrists are the ones which focus on the three step system of feet care including maintenance, relaxation and exercise. First of all, the best arch supports should therefore use exercising supports. This will ensure the feet are repositioned to the right position.
Secondly, arch supports must make use of maintaining supports which maintain that right position. Thirdly, best arch supports use relaxer supports which provide gentler support so as to relax the feet. Relaxer supports are custom fitted by certified arch support fitters depending on the specific needs of each individual. There are also arch supports for children which are known as arch angels.
For all your Foot and Lower Limb Care needs, come and see us at:
A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Care
24 Phillip Street, St Marys; or
Suite 4, 36 Woodriff Street, Penrith
www.astepahead.com.au
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While they may entertain you on stage with wonderful dancing styles which you have never seen, and you may think that they are smart in everything they do, but you are wrong – ballet dancers have very ugly feet. They suffer from a condition called Ballet dancer’s feet. This is the reason they dance in shoes.
Because of the pressure, straining and twisting they cause on their feet while dancing, their toes are crooked, their nails are discoloured and shapeless, and the skin is rubbed to the extent of becoming raw.
They also suffer from bunions, calluses and corns. This is what is called Ballet dancer’s feet; it is the condition in which the feet suffer deformities and other injuries, on the skin surface, and internally in the ligaments and bones.
It is not only dancing which may cause Ballet dancer’s feet; wearing tight shoes, and walking long distances, sporting and many other activities which strain the feet may cause your feet to develop injuries similar to those of the Ballet dancer’s feet.
If at any time you suffer you should visit A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Care. Mr Brenden Brown, Principal Podiatrist and the other foot care specialists of the clinic will assist you in the care and treatment of Ballet dancer’s feet. The symptoms of the condition include inflammation, pain, irritation, scalds and hard scars on or below the feet.
For all your Foot and Lower Limb Care needs, come and see us at:
A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Care
24 Phillip Street, St Marys; or
Suite 4, 36 Woodriff Street, Penrith
www.astepahead.com.au
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Ankle Sprains are the most common form of foot ankle injuries. A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Care Clinic records increasing numbers of the patients who seek treatment for these injuries.
Mr Brenden Brown, the Clinic principal podiatrist, has also treated many people suffering from Ankle Sprains for the more than 15 years he has been practising podiatry. Ankle Sprains refer to the tearing or stretching of the ligaments of the foot. The ligaments are the fibrous bands which connect the adjacent bones in a joint.
Ankle sprains occur as a result of involuntary sliding or twisting of the feet when you step on slippery or unstable ground. It occurs when the foot is forced into a position in which it is not used. The intensity of stretching of the ligaments may sometimes be intense to the extent of causing fracture or serious inflammation and pains.
Ankle Sprains are managed through RICE – meaning Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. REST: do not carry weight or walk long distances; ICE: apply ice packs to the ankles; COMPRESSION: apply bandages over injured area, and; ELEVATION: lift the foot up so as to remove the oedema. If you suffer from ankle sprains it is always good to visit a podiatry clinic or podiatrist for proper treatment.
For all your Foot and Lower Limb Care needs, come and see us at:
A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Care
24 Phillip Street, St Marys; or
Suite 4, 36 Woodriff Street, Penrith
www.astepahead.com.au
Dr Brenden’s White paper report on the “6 Reasons You Won’t Beat Heal Pain” outlines what’s stopping you from beating this and tips on how to stop it in its tracks!