Thongs, flip-flops, double-pluggers, and crocs – these are popular holiday footwear styles that most kids like to slip on during the school holidays. These styles can never offer enough support to truly be considered ‘healthy’ for kids who have foot problems.  If your child wants to wear thongs we recommend the ‘Orthaheel’ medical thong as […]
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Preventing injury The increased popularity of soccer has been accompanied by an increase in related foot and leg injuries. For players, parents and coaches it is important to understand what role soccer boot construction plays, both in causing and preventing injury. Soccer boots are constructed with a flat footbed to accommodate their studs. This results
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Put best foot forward All parents want to ensure their children put their best foot forward when they go to school – and there’s no better way of doing that than ensuring they have the right shoes. By the time a child is 12 years old, his or her feet will have reached about 90
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Developing feet Most children learn to walk at about the time of their first birthday, although some may learn either months earlier or later. Young children’s feet are very different to adult’s feet. During the first year of your child’s life, their feet are still developing with relatively soft cartilage and foot bones which are
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Stress on legs and feet Netball is a physically demanding sport involving frequent stopping and starting, twisting, pivoting, and jumping movements often combined with a hard, unforgiving surface. Netball places high stresses on the legs and feet, often causing injury to knees and ankles, especially in growing children. Choosing the correct netball shoe for your
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Your feet are as unique as a fingerprint Purchasing a new pair of running shoes can be a daunting task, especially when faced with today’s ominous array of styles, colours, and brands. Is there really a difference between them? Does it really matter which pair I choose? Yes! Your feet are as unique as a
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With soccer season on its way, many parents will have to watch their children for symptoms of Sever’s disease. Sever’s disease is a painful condition of the heel in kids, caused by inflammation at the growth plate adjacent to the Achilles tendon. It is the most common foot problem in active children aged 8 to
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During the back-to-school season, one of the most important purchases on any parent’s shopping list should be a pair of properly fitting school shoes. Before making your purchase, consider these 6 tips for getting the right fit and the right shoe for your child: Growing Room There should be about 10-14mm of space between the
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Australian school children can spend up to 40 hours per week in their school shoes, so making an informed choice and purchasing the best shoes for your child’s feet is vital. Poorly fitting school shoes on growing feet can lead to long term foot health problems including bunions, hammer toes, corns and ingrown toenails. Shoes
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prevention These are our Podiatrist’s simple steps for preventing foot problems if you have Diabetes: Stay in control!!  Monitor & maintain stable glucose levels; Don’t smoke, exercise regularly; Avoid barefoot walking; Wear well-fitting, protective shoes and socks; Keep the skin on your feet healthy; Have corns, calluses and other foot problems treated by a Podiatrist; See your Podiatrist
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