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Achilles Tendon Pain

Diagram of the achilles tendon

Understanding Achilles Tendon Pain: causes, risks & how a podiatrist can help Around 30% of people who experience Achilles tendon pain don’t regularly participate in sports or structured exercise. In fact, Achilles tendon issues are extremely common in adults over the age of 35. As we age, the collagen fibres…

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Knee Pain

A runner with a painful knee

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): causes, symptoms & how a Podiatrist Can Help Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee. Often referred to as “runner’s knee”, it affects people of all ages – from active teenagers and runners to…

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Tendon & Ligament Problems

Runner with shin pain

Understanding tendons, ligaments & foot injuries and how a podiatrist can help Ligaments and tendons play a major role in keeping your feet and ankles stable, strong, and capable of handling everything from daily walking to intense sports. When something goes wrong with these structures, it can lead to pain,…

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Ankle Pain

Bare feet turned inwards

Ankle Instability – understanding weak or unstable ankles Do you often twist or roll your ankle? Does your ankle feel loose or wobbly when walking or exercising? You may be experiencing chronic ankle instability, a common condition where the stabilising structures around the ankle become weakened or overstretched, leading to…

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Running an international Marathon without sight!

Training for a marathon demands dedication, consistency, and resilience, but guiding a visually impaired athlete adds an entirely different layer of responsibility. Injuries suck for any athlete, but this moves to a whole new level when someone else is relying on you, and when pain strikes, it doesn’t just impact…

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