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 most common causes of heel pain in physically active children and adolescents. This condition occurs when the growth plate in the heel bone (calcaneus) becomes inflamed, usually during periods of rapid growth spurts that are typical in pre-teens and teenagers. The heel’s growth plate is …
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 South Australia’s exclusive provider of Solemaids® insoles — a specially designed orthotic system that may support children experiencing heel pain related to Sever’s disease. Understanding the Challenge of Childhood Heel Pain Heel pain in children, particularly from conditions like Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis), presents unique …
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 time, these shifts can place extra stress on the feet, leading to discomfort, strain, or injury. That’s why we take a whole-body approach to assessing foot pain. Treating the symptom alone isn’t enough—we look at how your entire lower body is functioning to understand the …
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 and providing effective solutions to get you back on your feet comfortably. Understanding Corns and Calluses Corns are small, localised areas of thickened skin on feet that typically form on the toes. These hardened patches are often round or cone-shaped, with a central core surrounded …
School Shoes and Children’s Foot Health: Expert Guide from Your Children’s Podiatrist in Adelaide
As leading children’s podiatrists in Adelaide, AC Podiatry understands that getting your children ready for school involves countless decisions. Among these, choosing the right school shoes is crucial for your child’s foot health and development. Our Adelaide podiatry team is committed to helping families make informed choices about children’s footwear and foot health. Why Consult a Children’s Podiatrist About School Shoes? At our Adelaide clinic, we regularly see children with foot problems that could have been prevented with proper footwear. As experienced children’s podiatrists, we know that understanding foot growth patterns is essential for making informed shoe choices. Understanding Your …
Gait Analysis Adelaide: Expert Movement Evaluation
Are you looking for help with your walking or running technique? Our Adelaide podiatry clinics specialize in expert gait analysis, we analyze your movement and help you move more efficiently. With clinics conveniently located across Eastern Adelaide, professional gait testing is easily accessible. What Is a Professional Gait Assessment? If you’re searching for gait analysis in Adelaide, our detailed biomechanical assessment goes beyond just examining your feet. We evaluate how your entire body works together when you move. We look at your gait cycle and how your joints and muscles interact during walking or running. During your assessment, we will …
Understanding Peroneal Tendinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options at AC Podiatry
At AC Podiatry, we’re committed to providing expert care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions to our patients in metropolitan Adelaide. Today, we’re focusing on peroneal tendinopathy, a condition that can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the causes, recognize the symptoms, and explore effective treatment options for peroneal tendinopathy. What is Peroneal Tendinopathy? Peroneal tendinopathy refers to the inflammation or degeneration of the peroneal tendons located on the outer side of your lower leg. These tendons play a crucial role in foot stability and movement. When overstressed, …
Children’s Podiatry: Nurturing Healthy Feet for a Lifetime at AC Podiatry
At AC Podiatry, we understand that your child’s foot health is crucial for their overall development and well-being. As leading providers of children’s podiatry in Adelaide, we’re committed to offering expert care and guidance to ensure your little ones grow with strong, healthy feet. This comprehensive guide will help you understand the importance of early intervention, recognize potential issues, and explore how our team can support your child’s foot health journey. The Importance of Early Intervention Addressing your child’s foot and ankle concerns from a young age can have long-lasting benefits. Many walking abnormalities, if left untreated, can become …
What Is Peripheral Neuropathy And How It Can Be Managed?
Peripheral Neuropathy can present as irregular sensations, such as, numbness, tingling, burning, or a feeling of ‘walking on eggshells’ Peripheral Neuropathy may not be a term you have heard before, in today’s blog we will unpack what it means and how it can be managed. What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy is described as damage to the nerves of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which are essentially all nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. This system integrates with the Central Nervous System (CNS) relaying messages to each other. We often see the effects of Peripheral Neuropathy in the extremities (fingers …
I’m attending my first Podiatry appointment, what should I expect?
The unknown of attending your first Podiatry appointment may seem daunting, but our team is here to explain exactly what will happen and hopefully ease any stress related to this appointment! After you’ve checked in with our receptionist, your Podiatrist will come to greet you and take you through to the Podiatry room. The Podiatrist will begin by discussing your medical and physical history allowing them to better understand your circumstances equating to your presentation. Following this, they will acquire in-depth details about your presenting issue. The following stages of your appointment will be dependent on your presenting issue. …
