Children grow and change every day and with most changes simply a regular part of growth and development, it can be difficult to know what is normal with your child’s feet and what isn’t. At the Walking Clinic, the expert team of children’s podiatrists across our Belconnen, Woden, Kingston and Lyneham clinics specialise in the […]
Foot pronation, is the way the foot rolls inward when you walk and run. It is often observed as inward tilting of the ankles and flattening of the arches, and is a normal part of walking and running to help the lower leg deal with shock. Some people pronate more than others, this is known […]
At the Walking Clinic, our greatest priority is the health and safety of our valued customers. All our clinics are fully operational and as podiatrists, infection control is a normal part of our clinic. All our team are highly trained in infection control; this is something that is part of our registration and is undertaken […]
Feet are the foundation for the rest of the body. If you have high arches, low arches, plantar fasciitis, neuromas or other problematic or painful foot conditions, custom prescription orthotics might be the solution for you. Orthotics are used as a timing device for your foot to reduce strain and pressure on the ligaments and […]
The heel is a padded cushion of fatty tissue around the heel bone that serves to protect the structures of the foot, including the calcaneus, muscles and ligaments. Heel pain is a very common foot complaint, and one of the most common sources of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis. The Walking Clinic Podiatrists are highly […]
Heel pain is a common complaint for many Australians and there are several causes ranging from stress fractures to tendon injuries to arthritis. It is not something that should be ignored, it’s important to see a foot and ankle specialist to determine the cause of the heel pain so the proper treatment can be prescribed […]
Diabetes and Your Feet Have you wondered about the connection between diabetes and your feet? In light of it being National Diabetes week (14th-20thJuly 2019) we thought it would be a good time to discuss that connection. Having diabetes may increase your risk of developing diabetes related-complications that include nerve damage called ‘peripheral neuropathy’ or poor circulation […]
We can pretty them up with beautiful shoes and pedicures, but for the majority of Australians, the health of our feet only really gets our attention when something goes wrong and by that stage our whole body can suffer debilitating consequences. When it comes to podiatry many people are actually unaware of what a podiatrist […]
We often forget about the importance of keeping our feet healthy, and given that on average we will walk around 128,000 km in our lifetime, foot problems have the ability to greatly impact our quality of life. So what should you do when you have an issue with your foot or ankle? See a podiatrist! […]
