Ankle Sprains & Pain
Ankle sprains/pain rolled, twisted or sprained ankles occur when one suddenly ‘goes over’ on the ankle damaging or tearing one or more of the ankle ligaments. Sprained ankles can occur during normal daily activities such as stepping off a curb or slipping, but incidence increases with activities which involve side-to-side motion such as tennis. X-ray…
Read MoreArch Pain & Plantar Fasciosis
Arch Pain or Plantar Fasciosis are inflammatory types of pain felt in and/or around the arch, which may affect one or both feet. The pain is often burning, throbbing or stabbing in nature and may extend into the heel of the foot and seem to occur without a definite cause. It is often worst after…
Read MoreArthritis
Conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes are whole system diseases which affect both the nerve and blood supply to your feet, as well as muscle strength and healing capabilities. This can lead to impaired mobility, reduction of feeling in the feet, poor circulation and possible ulceration. At Wanneroo Podiatry we provide a full assessment…
Read MoreBunions
Bunions are a form of arthritis resulting in the degenerative deformation and enlargement of usually the 1st but can also be the 5th (Tailor’s bunion) metatarso-phalangeal joints of the foot. It results in an enlarged bump which may be red and tender, particularly in restrictive footwear. In more severe cases bunions may cause the 1st…
Read MoreClaw & Hammer Toes
Clawing toes and hammer toes occur when the toes are retracted or drawn into a claw-like position, usually due to a muscle imbalance or arthritis in the toes/foot. This results in rigid and sometimes painful toes with greatly increased pressure areas on the tops and tips of the toes and balls of the feet, often…
Read MoreCorns & Callouses
Hard thickened areas of skin, called callouses, form in areas of the foot which are under increased pressure or friction.When the pressure is concentrated in a small area it may form a corn, which is very hard and may become inflamed , swollen and very painful. Both of these conditions are symptoms of underlying problems…
Read MoreFlat Feet/Pronation
Pronation is part of normal foot function during gait. It is the inward rolling of the foot that lowers the arch to the ground thus absorbing shock and accommodating irregularities in ground surfaces. Some feet ‘over-pronate’, which means they pronate too much or too rapidly, resulting in abnormal alignment of the foot and lower limb…
Read MoreFoot, Ankle, Knee, Lower Limb & Back Pain
Pain in these areas is due to either joint, muscle or myofascial problems. Alignment of the lower limb is very important in maximising optimal, pain free function. At Wanneroo Podiatry Surgery we will assess your biomechanical alignment, muscle and joint function and then work out a treatment plan to suit your needs. This may involve…
Read MoreHeel Pain/Spurs
Are you suffering from Foot or Heel Pain? Inflammatory types of pain felt in and/or around the heel, which may affect one or both feet can be caused by a range of different issues. The pain is often burning, throbbing or stabbing in nature and may extend into the arch of the foot and seem…
Read MoreLimb Length Discrepancies
Most people have an anatomical or functional leg length imbalance which depending on the degree of imbalance may cause chronic pain in the body. The discrepancy may occur due to a shorter limb (congenital, pathological or surgical causes), lack of full joint range of motion in one leg/foot, pelvic tilting, or scoliosis of the spine.…
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