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My Child Has Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) — What Should I Do?

Sever’s disease, more accurately called calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause of heel pain in active, growing kids. It’s not a disease, but rather irritation of the heel’s growth plate. While painful, it’s usually temporary and improves with the r

I have Bunions, what should I do?

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of your big toe. It happens when your big toe starts to lean toward your other toes, pushing the joint at the base of the toe outward. Over time, this can make the joint look swollen, red, or sore. What

I have Turf Toe, what should I do?

Turf toe is an injury that occurs at the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe. It happens when the toe is forced into a hyper-extended position, causing strain on the ligaments or capsule on the underside of the big toe. The injury is

I have Shin splints, what should I do?

Shin splints is a term you've probably heard before, and it simply refers to pain felt along the inner edge of your shin bone. It's one of the most common complaints among people who are on their feet a lot, whether that's walking, running, or playin

I have Hammer Toes, what should I do?

A hammer toe is when one or more of your toes develops a bend in the middle joint, causing it to curl downward rather than lying flat. In the early stages this can be flexible and correctable, but if left untreated over time the toe can become stiff

I have Ankle Impingement, what should I do?

Ankle impingement is a condition where movement at the ankle joint becomes restricted or painful due to structures in or around the joint being compressed or "pinched." This can happen at the front of the ankle (anterior impingement) during activitie

I have Tailor's Bunions, what should I do?

A Tailor's bunion (also called a bunionette) is a bony bump that forms at the base of your little toe. It happens when your little toe starts to lean inward toward your other toes, pushing the joint at the base of the toe outward. Over time, this can

I have Achilles Tendinopathy/Tendinitis, what should I do?

Achilles Tendinopathy/Tendinitis is a condition that affects the Achilles tendon, which is the largest and thickest tendon in the human body. It is characterized by pain and discomfort in the Achilles area and can be classified into two types: insert

I have Mortons Neuroma, what should I do?

Morton's Neuroma is a condition often misunderstood and misnamed. It is commonly believed to be a neuroma, which implies a benign tumor growing from the fibrous coverings of a nerve. However, Morton's Neuroma is not a true neuroma. Instead, it refers

I have Flat Feet, what should I do?

What are Flat Feet?. Flat feet, a condition often stigmatised in both the shoe and healthcare industries, are characterised by a lack of visible arch when standing. This condition leads to the soles of the feet touching the floor entirely or partiall

Ankle sprain, what should I do?

An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments supporting the ankle are stretched or torn, typically as a result of the ankle rolling or twisting beyond its normal range of movement. Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones together and prov

I have Hallux Limitus/ Rigidus, what should I do?

The big toe joint plays a crucial role in normal walking and movement - it needs to bend upward significantly every time you take a step and push off the ground. When this movement becomes limited, it is known as hallux limitus. If the joint becomes

I have Patella Tendinopathy, what should I do?

What is Patella Tendinopathy?. The patella tendon connects your kneecap to your shinbone and plays a key role in straightening the knee and absorbing load during activities like running, jumping, and squatting. When this tendon is repeatedly overload

I have Posterior Tibialis Pain, what should I do?

What is Posterior Tibialis Pain?. Posterior tibialis pain occurs along the inner side of the ankle and foot, usually caused by strain or overuse of the posterior tibialis tendon. This tendon supports the arch and helps stabilise the foot during walki

I have Plantar Fasciitis, what should I do?

Plantar fasciopathy (also known as plantar fasciitis or heel pain) is a condition that results from overuse and excessive loading of the plantar fascia, a structure that runs from your heel to your toes on the underside of your foot. The condition is