CONDITIONS AND AREAS OF TREATMENT

We are committed to offering a wide range of quality treatment options through different stages of life.

PAEDIATRIC

2 - 4 years of age

ADOLESCENT

4 - 16

ADULT

18 +

PAEDIATRIC PODIATRIC CARE

A strong foundation is essential for future development

Commonly seen abnormalities:

TOE WALKING

PIGEON TOED

Signs and Symptoms

Walking on toes or ball of foot and unwilling to placing heel on ground when walking.

Signs and Symptoms

When walking both feet are seen to point inwards.

KNOCKED KNEES

BOW LEGS

Signs and Symptoms

Both knees are see to be touch or point towards the middle of the body.

Signs and Symptoms

When standing upright, legs curve outward at the knees while the feet and ankles touch.

BALANCE, CONTROL AND COORDINATION

Signs and Symptoms

The inability to balances and walk unassisted over flat or uneven ground.

ABNORMAL GAIT, LOW MUSCLE TONE

Signs and Symptoms

Typically seen when children drag one foot behind the other foot.

ADULT

HEEL PAIN

Discomfort or pain experienced on the back or under the heel. Heel pain can have many causes including prolonged periods on your feet or poorly functioning biomechanics

KNEE PAIN

Can be experienced when the knee is bent while standing or sitting.

ANKLE PAIN

Ankle pain can be due to sporting injuries, sprains, strains or poorly functioning biomechanics.

MID FOOT PAIN

Pain around this area can be associated with overuse, injuries, arthritis.

ADOLESCENT PODIATRIC CARE

KNEE PAIN

Osgood-Schlatters disease

Pain associated with swelling either above or below the knee joint. Symptoms commonly include pain during or after exercise, jumping or running at high intensity. X-rays are typically used to assess the extent of the damage.

HEEL PAIN

Sever's disease

This is often seen during growth spurts. Typical symptoms include pain, swelling and irritation around the heel.

GROWING PAIN

Torsional Pain

This is commonly attributed to increased activity. Children with growing pain usually experience aching legs, poor posture as well as muscle fatigue from physical activity. Biomechanical factors can be associated with growing pain. For example flat feet cause an uneven distribution of weight through the foot as well as a misalignment of joints.