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Being active is an important factor of our lives. It can help our health, wellbeing, and productivity. Taking part in sports is a fun way to become more active and we can all gain a lot when we find one (or several!) that we enjoy. Being...
The Achilles tendon, also known as the calcaneal tendon or heel cord, sits behind the lower leg and attaches to three nearby muscles and the heel bone. The tendon allows these muscles to flex the foot at the ankle and the knee. True to its origin,...
A boot brace, known also as a walking boot or brace, is a type of footwear prescribed by doctors. This brace works to protect the foot and ankle from pressure or further harm after a patient has suffered an injury, or has undergone an operation...
In order to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s recommended that we try to hit 10,000 steps every single day. Even just the slightest pain in our foot can cause a massive hindrance to our ability to move around, and our health relies on being able...
The feet and ankles are complex parts of the body which can be exposed to a variety of problems as a result of heavy usage. In seeking a healthcare expert for your problem areas, you may be unsure who to call. Industry jargon and complex...
Now that the weather is warming up, you want a spring in your step. But what about if that spring is disrupted by an injury? It happens— an Australian Government study showed that sports injuries accounted for nearly 60,000 hospitalisations in Australia in 2016-17. This blog will discuss the 11 most common sporting injuries we...
Yoga and Pilates are often grouped in the same category of fitness. Both incorporate flexibility, core strength, mats, props, and breathing. But there are numerous differences between yoga and Pilates that are important to note, and even subsets within each modality. This article explains the...
4 out of 5 Australians will experience back pain during their lives. The likelihood of suffering some form of back pain only grows as you get older, so it’s vital to know some of the common causes and how you can best prevent and treat...
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edges or corners of a nail grow into the skin next to the nail. If left untreated a nasty infection can follow....
