Healthy Feet.
Better Lives.
How you move, how you feel, how you live, comes down to your feet. That’s why at My FootDr, we believe that healthy feet can lead to a better quality of life.
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How To Spot Early Signs Of Foot Complications In People With Diabetes
Diabetes Australia warns that for people with diabetes, small wounds can lead to infections, ulceration and amputation, and this can be a sobering thought. However, podiatry researchers have found that most diabetes-related foot complications are avoidable with a few simple steps. In this blog, we are going to look into how diabetes can lead to foot complications and then discuss some simple preventative measures you can take to minimise your risk.
The International Working Group of the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) (some would argue, the world’s experts in this area) refers to four main factors affecting foot complications in diabetes – blood glucose levels (BGLs), nerve health (having good sensation), blood supply, and the shape of your foot.
Plantar Fasciitis - Overcoming Foot Pain
At My FootDr Charlestown, we treat a range of foot and ankle conditions including Plantar Fasciitis, we are conveniently located across the road from Charlestown Square.
What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Take your finger and trace from the bottom of your heel, out to all five toes like a fan. This is your plantar fascia, a connective tissue that fans out across your arch and helps stabilise and support your foot while you walk, run and move. When the plantar fascia is overloaded and strained, it can become injured, and inflamed and cause heel pain. This is known as plantar fasciitis.
The Foot's Faulty Footsteps: How Biomechanical Gait Leads to Calluses
Our feet are intricate marvels of engineering, perfectly adapted to propel us across diverse landscapes. Yet, like any finely tuned machine, even slight deviations in motion can cause wear and tear. We have all experienced the blisters that form from an ill-fitting pair of shoes, or a sudden increase in activity.