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Every sport is different and will require appropriate footwear during activity. Shoes provide protection, and support.
What to consider when purchasing sports shoes:
Sports specific shoes
Every month at Total Care Podiatry we run a complimentary morning clinic to support the little feet that run around our community. We run short appointments designed to be a screening check of any areas of concern you may have for your child’s feet.
Commonly we check for:
Following a short appointment, we can provide some advice for next steps forward. These may include a more in depth follow up appointment, footwear recommendations or activity changes.
Bookings are essential – please phone our friendly staff on 5223 1531 to secure your free paediatric appoint today
In the body, there are many components that come together to create a stable sense of balance. One of these components is proprioception, it is the sense of knowing where you are in space. An example of this is knowing where your hand is, even if your eyes are closed.
This assists the body in walking/activity, as your feet are constantly providing this feedback. They provide information on your pace, the type of terrain you are walking on, how level is the floor, etc.
With age, this sensation of proprioception naturally reduces. This causes a reduction in balance and creates instability when walking.
To improve or maintain balance you can:
‘Prevention is better than a cure’
When it comes to your health, the best outcomes are always achieved by being assessed early and undergoing appropriate treatment. This decreases the risk of the condition intensifying and allows the healing process to start.
Having an evaluation promptly will allow for more choice in treatment options and prevents the body from beginning mechanisms to compensate. When pain occurs, the body will compensate to offload the affected area. Although this may help reduce pain in the short term, this places considerable load into other areas or on other systems within the body.
It is so important to gently warm up and stretch after exercising.
Remember to seek medical advice on the best stretches or strength exercises for your body. And if you notice any pain or discomfort since increasing your activity please call our office to make an appointment today
*Source foothealthaustralia.org.au
Start by looking at your feet every day.
Use a mirror to check the bottom of your feet. Can you see any cracks, sores, infections, or peeling or dry skin?
This is especially important if you have diabetes or chronic health issues.
SPOT ANYTHING? See your podiatrist ASAP to avoid unnecessary complications.
8 steps in showing how to inspect feet
*Source foothealthaustralia.org.au
Clementine is a graduate of La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Podiatric Practice.
She is passionate about acute and chronic injury rehabilitation and sports injury management, given her love and passion for sport growing up, as well as managing a chronic injury herself. Clementine has a wealth of knowledge in all things running shoes and will be your go to for shoe advice!
In her spare time, Clementine enjoys listening to her favourite artists and keeping up with the latest music releases, walking her Wheaten Terrier Riley, staying active and spending time with her cousins in Torquay.
GET A GOOD SLEEP
Start with your feet if you want to become more fit.
Those early mornings can build up to a sleep deficit if you are not heading to bed early most nights. Make sure you are well rested so that your mental and physical health benefit
STAY HYDRATED
It is easy to forget to drink water, so pack a bottle that is easily carried and likely to be used. Remember to refill as much as possible, so your kidneys will thank you…
MAKE SURE YOU ARE SUPPORTED
This starts with making sure you have supportive footwear and the right tools to do your job. Maybe your feet need to be measured again, since they change as we age. See your podiatrist if you have any foot or lower limb pain, don’t ignore it!
EAT WELL
This can require a little planning…
A healthy packed lunch can go a long way to support your well being and your budget. Think of a mix of colours when it comes to fruit and veg, and mix of food types such as proteins, carbs, grains and so forth
OPEN UP
If you are feeling down or frustrated, talk about your feelings with a trusted person or professional. Vulnerability is not a weakness, and mental health is just as important as physical health. Reach out to a range of professional help linessuch as:
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 or LifeLine 13 11 14
*Source foothealthaustralia.org.au
After your activity session, do something fun or treat yourselves to an enjoyable experience.
It can be something as simple as watching a movie together, cooking dinner, or reading a book together as a family.
By topping off the activity session with a positive experience, you’re laying the subconscious connections between physical activity and positivity.
GO YOU!
*Source foothealthaustralia.org.au