Foot pain in children
Foot pain in children is common and often related to growth spurts, active lifestyles, or developmental changes, rather than serious underlying conditions. While usually temporary, persistent [...]
Sore feet is no joke
Question & Answer Foot Jokes Why isn’t your nose 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot! What do you call a foot that [...]
Time for a WOF (warrant of footness)
Time to book an appointment for footcare. Step + Stride Podiatry offers treatments which include the assessment of existing toenail conditions (ingrown and fungal toenail [...]
EDS and my feet
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) frequently affect the feet and ankles due to connective tissue laxity (loose ligaments), causing instability, pain, and structural changes. Because [...]
Ingrown toenails
An ingrown toenail happens when one or both sides of the nail begin to grow into the soft skin of the toe. One of the [...]
Looking after children’s feet
Step +Stride Podiatrists say some of the most common conditions to watch for in kids are: Apophysitis—If a young athlete complains of persistent heel pain, [...]
Flat feet in children
When we stand or walk, the hip, knee and ankle joints bear much of the body’s weight. The foot supports this weight-bearing activity and an [...]
Winter is here- look after your feet.
It’s easy to forget about your feet when they’re covered by socks and shoes over the winter. Yet, foot problems and injuries are common during the [...]
Pigeon-Toe: What You Should Know
Father holding his child's feet If your child walks with their feet turned inward at the toes, they may be described as being [...]
What is ‘pandemic foot’—and how can you treat it?
‘Pandemic foot’ As Covid-19 mandates relax, many are eager to get their pre-pandemic bodies and hobbies back. As a result, many have aggravated existing injuries [...]