Are Plantar Warts Contagious And How Do They Spread?
Most people only find out that plantar warts are contagious once they’ve already got one. You hit the local pool, and a few weeks later, there’s a rough patch on your heel. Someone in the house gets one, and now you’ve got one too. A single wart on the sole of your foot quietly turns […]
What’s Causing Your Ankle Tendonitis And How To Fix It
If your ankle has been aching for weeks and you can’t quite figure out why, the location of the pain is the first clue. Several tendons run around your ankle, and each one creates a slightly different problem when it gets irritated. Inner ankle, outer ankle, front, back, they all point to different culprits and […]
Dry Needling For Foot Pain – How It Works & What To Expect
Got a muscle knot that won’t budge? You’ve stretched it, massaged it, foam rolled it, but that tight spot in your calf or arch keeps causing pain every time you walk or run. You’ve tried the usual approaches. They help temporarily, but the tightness always comes back. The problem is those stubborn trigger points sitting […]
Biomechanical Assessment – How It Identifies The Root Cause Of Foot Pain
You’ve been dealing with foot pain for months. Maybe it’s heel pain that flares up first thing in the morning, knee pain that gets worse when you run, or shin splints that just won’t go away. You’ve tried rest, ice, new shoes, and even stretching, but nothing seems to fix the problem. Here’s what most […]
Diabetic Foot Care – Why Small Foot Problems Can Turn Serious Fast
If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ve probably heard your doctor mention the importance of looking after your feet. It’s one of those things that gets mentioned at appointments, tucked into information pamphlets, and brought up by friends or family members. But why are your feet such a focus when you have diabetes? And what’s […]
Warts on Kids’ Feet – What Parents Need to Know About Treatment
Your child’s been limping a bit. When you check their feet there’s a small, rough bump on the sole, maybe with tiny black dots in the middle. It doesn’t look quite like a blister or a callus, and when you press on it, they wince. Chances are, it’s a plantar wart. And if you’re a […]
Understanding Sever’s Disease – What Parents Need to Know
Heel pain in children isn’t normal — and it shouldn’t be ignored. If your child is between the ages of 8 and 14 and has started limping, walking on their toes, or avoiding physical activity, Sever’s disease could be the reason. What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s disease (also called calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the […]
What Are Solemaids® and How Can They Help Children with Heel Pain?
Keeping active kids in sport, without the pain. For many children with Sever’s disease, heel pain can become so disruptive that they step back from sport altogether. But what if there was a way to potentially reduce that pain without relying solely on rest and activity restriction? At AC Podiatry, we are proud to be […]
Beyond Your Feet – How Knee, Hip And Back Pain Affect Foot Health
Why the root of your foot pain might be higher up than you think At AC Podiatry, we see many people who come in for sore feet—but it’s not always the feet that are at fault. Pain or dysfunction in the knees, hips, or lower back can subtly shift the way your body moves. Over […]
Corns and Calluses – Understanding Prevention and Treatment
Are you experiencing discomfort or pain in your feet? You might be dealing with corns or calluses – common foot conditions that develop gradually and often go unnoticed until they cause significant irritation. At AC Podiatry, with convenient podiatrist locations in Oakden, Adelaide CBD, Magill and Malvern, we’re committed to helping you understand these conditions […]