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 […]
We are now proud sponsors of the Coomera Colts soccer club
At Spine Sport Feet, we love sport and we love our community. So we are very proud to bring these two passions together and support a fantastic local team – the Coomera Colts soccer club. The Coomera Colts have been in the area since 1983. They are known not only for their impressive achievements, but […]
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 […]
What is Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever’s syndrome)
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? […]