Michael Shelley The Legend announces his retirement
After a career spanning the past 15 years Michael Shelley, one of Australia’s greatest long distance athletes of recent times, has announced his retirement. As proud sponsors of Michael, we have been privileged to witness his career from very early stages as he developed from a middle distance runner into a marathon runner. We have […]
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 […]
Growing Pains
By Peter Foley (Registered Podiatrist) Growing pains are a common complaint of young patients, with a recent Australian study estimating between 35 and 40% of children aged 4-6 years are affected. Older children may also be affected at any age up to the completion of puberty. What are Growing pains? Growing pains are typified by […]
Good posture is more important than you think
When it comes to improving our health, most of us know to consider our eating and exercise habits. However, how often do we consider our posture as a vital piece of the health puzzle? It is probably fair to say that “Sit up straight” is advice that most people have ignored for a lifetime, despite the […]
