Metatarsalgia & Neuromas

Metatarsalgia refers to inflammation and pain in the ball of the foot or metatarsal region. It is a non-specific term which may be due to numerous causes including sesamoiditis,  arthritis, stress fractures, tendinopathies, bursitis, bunions, loss of fat pad, neuralgia, plantar plate tears, diabetes and pressure related causes.   A common cause of Metatarsalgia is a…

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Poor Balance

There are numerous causes of poor balance or abnormal gait, including poor muscle strength or muscle imbalance, malalignment of the foot or lower limb, poorly fitting or styled footwear, neurological problems, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, parkinson’s, alzheimers, diabetes, etc,  A full assessment by a Podiatrist will determine the cause of the problem and  a treatment plan…

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Shin Splints & Leg Pain

Pain  Pain in the legs may be due to abnormalities in your foot function, muscle imbalance and lower limb biomechanics.  Common conditions which may cause leg pain include shin splints, stress fractures, knee pain, tendinopathy, pulled muscles, overuse, trauma, increased activity, arthritis, diabetes, neuropathy, nerve pain, referred pain and growing pains in children, Shin Splints…

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Sports Injuries

At Wanneroo Podiatry we assess and treat a range of sports infuries, general foot injuries, and overuse injuries, such as heel pain, shin splints, tendinopathies and stress fractures by using a range of treatment and rehabilitation principles. Footwear assessment, biomechanical and gait assessments, stretching and strengthening programs and orthotics are some of the modalities used.…

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Stress Fractures

Repeated stress or trauma may cause a small crack or hairline fracture in a bone. This can be due to excessive muscle strain at the bony insertion of the muscle or due to trauma directly to the bone. Symptoms include localized tenderness, possible redness or swelling,  pain ranging from mild ache on weight bearing to…

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Tendinopathies

As for Achilles Tendinopathy, this condition refers to the inflammation of a muscle’s tendon, due to intrinsic or extrinsic causes resulting in tensile overload and injury. Poor biomechanics such as overpronation, limb length difference or joint malalignment  may cause increased traction or compression forces on the tendon which result in tissue damage. Systemic causes such…

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