Common Conditions

Heel Pain

Plantar Fasciitis is a description of inflammatory changes in the main plantar structure, the plantar fascia.

Sever’s Disease

Is a temporary condition of irritation of the calcaneal growth plate in children. It is the most common cause of heel pain in children between the ages of 7- 15.

Achilles Tendonitis

Tendon thickening or inflammation of the tendon sheath, likely vascular in nature.

Morton’s Neuroma

In basic terms is a nerve impingement between the head of the metatarsals, causing pain, numbness and tingling in the forefoot. It is often made worse when wearing closed footwear.

Bunions

A Bunion is a deformity of the big toe joint. A complex condition involving the joint, ligaments and muscles around the joint.

Metatarsalgia

Is a broad term describing pain in the metatarsal (forefoot ) area. Metatarsals are the long bones in your foot. Their role is to help you push off when running or walking.

Ingrown toenails occur when the edge or corner of your nail grows into the skin next to the nail. Often causing pain, swelling and if left untreated possibly infection. The large toe is most often affected however any nail can become ingrown.

Other Conditions

Corns and calluses
Treatment of warts
Fungal nail and skin infections
Blistering
Ulcerations
Cracked heels
Shin splints
Achilles pathologies ( tendinopathy, tears)
Bursitis
Ankle instability ( acute and chronic)
Stress fractures
Sesamoiditis
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction