by Chek Digital | Feb 24, 2022 | General Podiatry
Did you know 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 years old experience foot pain? Over a lifetime our feet endure a lot of stress and pressure. In addition to general wear and tear, changes to our joints, bones and tendon function are all a result of aging. We can...
by Chek Digital | Feb 10, 2022 | Children's Podiatry
Why children’s shoes should be fitted by an expert Children’s feet grow quickly and need to be frequently reassessed to ensure that their shoes are correctly fitted. Poorly fitted shoes can have short term and long term side effects on your child’s foot health and...
by Chek Digital | Jan 20, 2022 | General Podiatry
The foot is the foundation of the entire body and any irregularities or imbalances can trigger referred pain throughout the kinetic chain. This means knee, hip and lower back pain can occur due to poor foot posture and poor foot mechanics....
by Chek Digital | Nov 24, 2021 | General Podiatry
Shin splints refers to sharp pain down the inside edge of the shin bone or tibia. This is pain is a result of the inflammation of the muscles, tendons and bone tissue around the tibia caused by overworked muscles and repetitive physical activity. What Factors...
by Chek Digital | Oct 25, 2021 | General Podiatry
The hamstring is used to drive the legs, particularly in sports where rapid acceleration is needed. As a result, damage can be caused if leg muscles are not balanced or controlled properly. So, what puts you at risk of hamstring injuries? There are some risk factors...
Recent Comments