Conditions
Warts
Warts (Verruca pedis) are a contagious skin lesions that are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus.
Toe Walking
Toe walking is a condition where a child doesn’t weight bear on the heel of their foot – walking on
Sports Injuries/Sprained Ankle
Children are very active – whether at school, competitive sports, or just playing at home – this in itself increases
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease is the common cause of knee pain in growing adolescents. Inflammation of the area just below the knee
In-toeing
In-toeing is commonly known as ‘pigeon-toed’ and occurs when a child walks with one or both of their feet turned
Heel Pain – Sever’s
Heel pain is a common complaint for children in Podiatry and is often a response from the body that there’s
Flat Feet
Flat feet are relatively common for children – particularly when they are young as the bones and musculature are still
Curly Toes
Curly toes is a relatively common condition where one toe curls underneath the adjacent toe. Third, fourth and fifth toe
Heel Pain
Heel pain is a common condition treated amongst podiatrists and can involve injury to the bone, fat pad, ligaments, tendons
Knee Pain
Knees are very susceptible to injury due to the nature of their anatomical location. Instability and weakness of the hip
Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common complaint, the term is used to describe shin pain along the inside or front edges
Ingrown toenails
Ingrown townails occur when a sharp corner of the toenail curves downward and grows into the skin, usually at the
Diabetes Foot Assessment
Diabetes is considered a ‘chronic disease’, therefore people with diabetes may be eligible for a Medicare rebate ‘Chronic disease management
Diabetes
Your feet have a blood supply, which helps keep them healthy and nerves, which allow you to feel things, however,
Fungal Nails
Fungal nails are very common – in fact you find them in more than 10% of the population.
Cracked Heels
Cracked heels are hard, thickened callus that build up over the heel area as a result of increased pressure and
Corn
A corn is a hard thickened area of skin that forms due to an increase of pressure, friction or rubbing.
Callus
Callus are hard patches of skin occurring in a response to increased pressure and friction.
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