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 […]
Plantar fasciopathy (fasciitis) and exercise EP 1
https://youtu.be/UVvL1CJnSCU Plantar fasciopathy as a chronic overuse injury – What is it and can it be rehabilitated? Plantar fasciopathy is a chronic overuse injury that can be very painful and cause disruption to everyday life of sufferers. Chronic overuse injuries can occur at multiple locations in our bodies but as podiatrists we regularly see the […]
Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is Plantar Fasciitis? The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot and is responsible for shock absorption during activities such as walking or running. Plantar fasciitis is a chronic overload injury of the plantar fascia, an important fibrous structure that connects the rearfoot to the forefoot and helps maintain the position of the […]
Peter Foley
Peter Foley – Podiatrist Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) First Class Honours – Queensland University of Technology Member of the Australian Podiatry Association (QLD) Peter is an experienced and adept podiatrist. He enjoys working across the breadth of the profession including foot pain patients, diabetic assessments, ingrown toenails and general podiatric care. Peter has a […]
