Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever’s Disease): Causes, Symptoms, X-ray & Treatment
By Peter Foley (Registered Podiatrist) It is not uncommon for enthusiastic adolescent athletes in late primary school and early high school to experience significant pain in their heels when participating in sport. The most common cause of heel pain in patients of this age is calcaneal apophysitis (sometimes called Sever’s syndrome). What is Calcaneal apophysis? […]
Exercise and Food – Are you doing it right?
By Madelin Barratta (Accredited Practising Dietitian) It’s that time of year again to pull off our winter woollies and start contemplating our exercise and food goals for the warmer months. But before you start on the next craze found on the internet, Facebook, Instagram or any other social media outlet, take a few minutes to […]