Entries by Total Care Podiatry

CHILDREN’S INJURED FEET

Children’s Injured Feet Problems causing injury to paediatric feet are often correlated with the maturity level of bone development and can be categorized based on the age of your child.  The following may predispose a child to a gradually developed injury:  Congenital anomalies Variation in development Bone maturation Lower leg alignment  … but otherwise, given […]

WHEN TO FIX KIDS FEET?

When to fix kids’ feet?   Worried about your child’s feet? It is important to know what is a normal presentation for a child in their age group, as opposed to what actually may be considered a “red flag” in their development. When asking the question of whether to “fix my child’s feet” it is […]

SURFCOAST TREK RECOVERY

There are many things to consider after the trek – these are some tips we would recommend:  Take a recovery pair of socks and shoes. Clean and dry your feet and put these on after the event to prevent blisters. Keep warm.  Go for brunch! Treat yourself. You will be tired, and your body will […]

FISIOCREM ~ What is it?

Fisiocrem is a topical pain relief gel that you can rub into your skin to temporarily ease muscular aches. Used on muscle and joint injuries such as muscle tears and sprains such as ankle sprains. So it’s used like you would use deep heat, tiger balm and the like. You get no yucky residue on […]

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND ITS EFFECT ON YOUR FEET

Rheumatoid Arthritis and its effect on your Feet Is an autoimmune condition which causes inflammation in the joints of the hands and feet. In the feet this may lead to: Joint pain and reduced range of motion Bunions Shifting of the digits Overall changes in the foot structure Contraction of tendons Rheumatoid nodules Callous formation […]