Footmed - Footmed Foot and Ankle Clinics

Children's feet are not simply little adult's feet - they have a unique developmental pattern of their own. A check-up with your podiatrist is recommended if: you notice uneven shoe wear; you notice any skin rashes, hard skin, lumps or bumps on the feet; your child complains or recurrent pain in the feet or legs; or your child is constantly tripping and falling over.

Calluses and corns are generally symptoms of underlying problems in some areas, early warning signals of more complex foot disorders. Because they are caused by continuous pressure in one particular area, they may indicate abnormalities or deformity in bone structure or in the way a person walks.

Diabetes is a condition in which the aount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly. This is because the body's method of converting glucose into energy is not working as it should.

Your feet can take a pounding in the workplace. The work environment itself can create health risks for your feet.

Podiatrists are the foot care professionals; they are trained to deal with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs.

There is no such thing as the one perfect shoe. Feet come in all shapes and sizes. Men, women, children, athletes and older people all have different shoe requirements, and these vary considerably from activity to activity.

Heel pain is one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists. It is often a message from the body that something is in need of medical attention. Pain that occurs right after an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, often warning us about the damage we have suffered.

Toenail problems may be caused by warts, tumours under the nail, infection, or poor circulation. Major toenail problem culprits are incorrectly fitting shoes, which press too lightly on the toenails. Injury, such as bruising under the nail and infection can cause permanent nail deformity.

Nail surgery is a common procedure performed by most podiatrists to effectively treat an ingrown toenail – a nail that has pierced (or is pressing against) the adjacent skin of the toe causing pain and inflammation and sometimes infection.

People of all ages with a variety of foot or lower leg problems wear orthoses. Sportspeople are often prescribed orthoses by their podiatrist to help maximise their performance, as well as to address mechanical problems.

Orthoses are shoe inserts designed to support, align or improve the function of the foot. Orthoses fit comfortably in your shoes and they may be recommended for the treatment of foot or lower limb conditions, which limit mobility or independence.