Genetics, age, foot problems, trauma, pregnancy, foot swelling and wearing unsupportive footwear for too long are just some of the reasons why your feet may be wider than the ‘average’ person that shoe companies manufacture shoes for.
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Christmas Craft Kids DIY
Christmas Foot Prints
It’s never too early to start the Christmas crafts. Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with this Christmas foot print activity. Use this to create your own DIY Christmas cards or wrapping paper!
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What Causes Swollen Feet and Ankles?
While swollen feet are a common problem we see here at My FootDr, it is also quite concerning for many patients – and frustrating when the only shoes you can fit are those ratty sandals you should have thrown out years ago.
Alongside the swelling, you’ll likely also be feeling discomfort or tenderness when walking or standing, and your skin may appear discoloured and tight. While foot and ankle swelling is most common in pregnant women and the elderly, it affects young adults too, and may even be a sign of an underlying problem that needs further investigation to rule out serious causes.
Let’s get into some of the reasons why your body is retaining too much water in your lower limbs and causing swelling, and what you can do to help.
Kids Spot the Difference
Help Freddy and Betty find all 10 differences!
Looking for a fun and simple activity to keep the kids busy? Check out our ‘Spot the Difference’ printable worksheet.
Make sure all the differences are found and download the answer sheet below.
What Causes Severe Pain In The Ball Of The Foot?
“The pain just started and now I’m changing the way I walk so I don’t step on it, and I think the muscles in my legs are getting sore because of it”
“It hurts so much to put any pressure on it. It’s been a week – I thought it would’ve got better by now, but it’s just as bad as when the pain started, maybe worse”
“I haven’t been able to walk to work or go to the gym all week – which makes me feel just as bad as the pain. It’s horrible”
Advanced Foot Care Monto
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Conveniently located within Monto Hospital, the Advanced Foot Care Podiatry team will continue to provide patients with the same quality of podiatry care from the same friendly faces you have grown to know and trust. At Advanced Foot Care Monto we are your local Monto podiatrists, dedicated to helping you with all your podiatry needs.
Why Do My Feet Feel Like They’re on Fire?
When your feet like they’re on fire, standing, walking and even getting out of bed can quickly become daunting tasks. Whether this burning sensation is constant or changes in intensity during the day, you don’t have to accept your current level of pain and discomfort as your long-term reality.
Here at My FootDr, our podiatrists work with patients to help manage and reduce the occurrence or intensity of these burning sensations, alongside any other symptoms that may accompany them. Our goal is to help you maintain your quality of life, mobility, comfort and independence.
Turf Toe Causes & Symptoms
Simply put, a turf toe is a sprained big toe. It gets the name turf toe because many of these injuries are sustained on artificial turf, like during games of rugby, hockey, sprints and the like.
If you have a turf toe, you’ll have a painful and tender big toe joint at the ball of your foot, with likely swelling and bruising. The pain will be exacerbated if you move your toe upwards, which you may not be able to do as the swelling in the joint will likely restrict your movement. You’ll also likely be limping, as bearing weight and applying pressure to the big toe joint will be painful.
Os Trigonum Symptoms & Causes
Os Trigonum Syndrome is a big cause of pain at the back of the ankle that we see particularly in those that are active in sports or activities that have you repetitively pointing your toes downwards. It stems from the presence of an extra (accessory) bone, approximately the size of a small pebble, right behind the ankle joint. While only a small number of people are born with this accessory bone, it can be a large source of pain and discomfort for those affected, and you won’t know that you have it until you start experiencing pain and symptoms at the back of one or both heels.
Impingement Symptoms & Causes
If you’re experiencing pain at one of the joints in your lower limbs like your ankle, or between two bones, particularly when you perform a certain movement like pointing your foot upwards or downwards, impingement is a possible cause of the problem.
Impingement is a general term meaning to encroach on or limit something – and in podiatry, when there are limitations on a structure or tissue in the lower limbs, it means more pressure on it and hence the start of painful or uncomfortable symptoms.