Does your child walk with “duck feet”? They may have a Tarsal Coalition
Painful ankles, unusual stiff walking, inability to stand on outside borders of the feet? These can all be possible signs of a tarsal coalition. Tarsal coalitions are an infrequent but often mis-diagnosed cause of foot pain. What are Tarsal Coalitions? Coalitions are connections between the tarsal (rearfoot) bones that are not seen in the majority of the […]
Shockwave Therapy for Hamstring Tightness
Chronic Hamstring Tightness: Can Shockwave Therapy Help? Chronically tight hamstrings are a common issue that can restrict mobility, reduce athletic performance, and increase the risk of injury. At Spine Sport Feet, we use evidence-based therapies such as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) to relieve hamstring tightness, restore flexibility, and support long-term recovery—especially when combined with a […]
Shin Splints (Medial tibial stress syndrome)
By Peter Foley (Registered Podiatrist) What are Shin Splints? Shin splints, stress fractures of the tibia or Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)* is one of the more commonly reported injuries in footballers, especially in those who cross train with running. MTTS describes a condition of pain at the join between muscle and bone at the […]
Soccer ankle injuries – What young players need to know
Ankle sprains are a common injury in young soccer players and can cause significant disruption to a season. Unfortunately many patients who experience one lateral ankle sprain go on to develop long term instability and recurrent injuries to the same ankle. Data shows that being actively involved in regular soccer increases your risk of having […]