Foot and Ankle
Heel and Foot Pain? Read and Fix it now!
Heel pain is the most common foot condition on earth. We see it the most out of all podiatrist in Newcastle as we are a speciality clinic. This blog details some of the treatments we may use and how we use them.
Read MoreDoes it matter if your kids lower limb looks different?
This blog explains how important it is to worry about kids feet and their lower limb. Feet rolling in and knee’s going is normal.
Read MoreHow To Pick the Best Hiking Shoes?
Picking the best hiking shoes can be difficult! Knowing what to look for can be hard but getting the fit right is incredibly important. Our Newcastle Podiatrist Blake explains what to look for.
Read MoreA Profound amount of Heel Pain is not Sever’s Disease
Treatment for Big Toe Pain – Newcastle Podiatrists Justin & Blake
How do we treat a painful, stiff big toe joint? Watch below and listen to Justin and Blake explain the management of 1st MPJ (big toe) Osteoarthritis. At Achieve Podiatry in New Lambton, Newcastle, we see a lot of people who have tried numerous therapies for this condition. By and large, there is improvement with…
Read MoreIs PRP bad for Achilles Tendinopathy? – Newcastle Podiatrist Blake explains
Is PRP effective for the treatment of Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy? – By our Newcastle Podiatrist Blake Withers Now let’s talk about this study. We see this a lot here in our clinic in New Lambtom, Newcastle. I think understanding the research on this topic gives you the ability to gain knowledge on this topic. I…
Read MoreWhat gait related risk factors are related to MTSS (Shin Splints)?
Intensity control. It is important in rehab and with asymptomatic (not painful) people that there is intensity control. The risk for development of MTSS is vastly different when adding in intensity (speed) compared to distance. I educate runners that when adding in intensity to reduce there distance by 10-30%, then bring slowly bring it back…
Read MoreFlat feet and Children
Let’s talk about a controversial topic, flat feet, and children. They are commonly thought of as problematic, but we have no research to support this. Now, when we talk about flat feet, it’s interesting to read some of the research and literature around what really is a flat foot. We don’t really have much…
Read MoreWhat to do if my Tendon is grumpy?
Generally, we see tendons underloaded. Tendon’s may need to be subject to power, strength, endurance, force production and absorption training. This video below demonstrates what Blake went through with a runner who is now running back full time and had suffered a Peroneal Tendinopathy.
Read MoreSpeciality of Podiatrists and a different diagnosis
We see a a lot of patients here in Newcastle who have been given the diagnosis of an Achilles Tendinopathy when it may actually be a Paratendon. The Paratendon is the sheath that encompasses the Achilles tendon. The treatment is completely different. Remember, if things aren’t improving, it is important to check the diagnosis.
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