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I Just Want to be Fit For Summer
I Just Want to be Fit For Summer The warm weather had started last September, we had a series of warm spring days and this is when Sarah appeared in my office. “I just want to get fit for summer” I am so sick of not getting there and I just need some answers. Sarah...
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How Fiona Beat Heel Pain
How Fiona Beat Heel Pain Meet Fiona Fiona is a 43-year-old lady with two teenage daughters and a busy household. In the past six months she has returned to exercise by joining a gym, which she is …. or was really enjoying. Lately she has been waking up in the morning,...
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4 hacks for Achilles heel pain
Achilles tendinopathy is both painful and common but that doesn’t mean you should suffer in silence. Sports podiatrist Dr Brenden Brown talks us through the treatment modalities to avoid and those that work best.
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Nailing fungus with laser technology
Fed up of your long battle with toenail fungus, only to see it return (if it ever left!)? You might think of laser treatment as your last resort, but we see it as a fungus-fighting breakthrough.
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4 hacks for a successful warm up
For some people a light jog, even (dare I say it) a run counts as an appropriate warm up. Not so! Sports podiatrist Dr Brenden Brown shares his 4 tips for warm-up success.
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Growing pains and what you can do about them
Does your child wake in the night complaining of aching, throbbing legs or feet? You may have been told there’s no treatment for growing pains but that doesn’t mean you have to sit back and do nothing.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Common kids’ heel pain
kids’ heel pain is widespread yet recognising the common culprits can be the first step to successful treatment…
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Netball-related foot & lower leg injuries—and how to avoid them
Don’t let a foot or lower leg injury cut your netball season short. Are ankle braces your friend or foe? Discover the most common injuries and how to avoid them.
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Morten’s neuroma Vs plantar plate
Foot pain is common amongst adults and can be associated with several causes, many of which can be difficult for healthcare practitioners to differentiate between. Take a Morten’s neuroma and plantar plate tear, for example…
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Knee pain in kids
No parent wants to see their sports-loving kid sitting on the sidelines or bowing out of physical activity altogether because of knee pain— and nor should they, says sports podiatrist Dr Brenden Brown…
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Isotonic versus isometric movements for heel pain
Understanding the difference between isotonic and isometric exercises and the important of ‘progressive muscle loading’ is vital for strong, healthy tendons.
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4 hacks for staying injury free this winter sports season
Don’t risk ruining winter sports season by sustaining an injury—clue up on our top tips for staying injury free
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Ingrown toenail surgery—is it right for you?
Ingrown toenails are widespread—and while ingrown toenails can often be successfully treated at home or in a general podiatry consult, problematic or recurring ingrown nails may require surgery.
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5 hacks to keep ingrown toenails at bay
Ingrown toenails are a common condition that can cause serious discomfort. Thankfully it’s a problem that can be easily fixed and prevented.
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What’s causing your child’s heel pain?
Diagnosing heel pain in a child can be challenging given the numerous potential causes. However, identifying the culprit is key to successful treatment.
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Warming up for sports—why bother?
Warm-ups…are they really necessary? Absolutely. They can reduce injury and improve performance—so long as you’re doing the RIGHT kind of warm-ups, says principle podiatrist, Dr Brenden Brown.
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Winter sports’ greatest enemy…ankle sprain
Leading sports podiatrist Dr Brenden Brown says health practitioners should do more to combat ankle sprains! Have you been led to believe that a few calf raises and rest will treat your ankle sprain? If so, you need to read on…
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Your guide to choosing the right football boot
A whole host of factors come into play when choosing the right football boot. From the type of pitch you’re playing on and the fit to the quality of the shoe itself—find out how you can select the best soccer boot for you.
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