FOOT ORTHOTICS – DO I REALLY NEED THEM?
It’s no secret that everybody is different and some people will navigate life with no foot pain or lower limb injuries. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for everyone. You may…
Healthy Life Foot Clinic Latest News – Spring 2024
Healthy Life Foot Clinic Latest News – Spring 2024 September Already Spring has sprung in Adelaide and it won’t be long before we see warmer and longer days. Spring is…
Low Dye Strapping
Low dye strapping is the medical term for a specific type of foot strapping. It is VERY effective at supporting your foot and helping with all sorts of pain such…
Orthotics and Improving Ankle Flexibility
If you have been advised you need orthotics, one of our Podiatrists might also have advised that you have reduced ankle flexibility. The exercise below is helpful for improving ankle…
Do THIS To Release a Tight Tibialis Posterior Muscle
You might be experiencing shin or foot soreness and one of our Podiatrists has recommended you massage your inside shin/ankle muscle or what is called your tibialis posterior muscle. The…
Calf Strengthening
Weak calf muscles can contribute to many issues in the lower leg, calf/shin, foot and ankle. This exercise is really effective at strengthening your calf & Achilles tendon BUT, start…
Podiatrists Do WHAT!!!
I had an interesting conversation recently with a patient who had recently had surgery on an ingrown toenail by her GP. I had been seeing this patient for over a…
Lacrosse Ball Exercise
A lacrosse ball is not only great for lacrosse, but also can be great for your feet 😉 If you experience pain in your feet, this simple exercise can make…
Calf Stretch Exercise
Tight calf muscles can contribute to pain in the calf but also in your shin, ankle and foot. Start gently & go slowly – some people can find this exercise…
Tennis Ball Exercise
A tennis ball is not only great for tennis, but also can be great for your feet 😉 If you experience pain in your feet, this simple exercise can make…
WHY ARE MY TOENAILS SO UGLY?
Spring is here and the weather is warming up. That means you can start wearing your sandals and thongs – they feel so good!!! You realise you haven’t shown your…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FOOTBALL BOOT
Does your child play football or soccer? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of footy boots available? Does your child limp or complain of pain after playing sport?…
MY CHILD HAS HEEL PAIN
Do you have a child who is limping after running? Is your child complaining of pain at the back of their heel? Your child may have developed a condition called…
3 STEPS TO GETTING RID OF FOOT PAIN WHEN STUCK AT HOME
3 Steps To Getting Rid Of Foot Pain When Stuck At Home Do you have foot pain? Did you get up this morning and for the first few steps you…
COVID-19 UPDATE AND HAPPY EASTER
For many, you may not feel like celebrating at the moment. There is a lot of uncertainty around health, around employment, around our finances and what the future holds. Can I encourage…
COVID-19 UPDATE 27th March 2020
31st March 2020 – YES WE ARE OPEN We appreciative the support of our amazing patients. If you know of anyone suffering from foot…
I HAVE FLAT FEET, DO I NEED ORTHOTICS?
I have flat feet, do I need orthotics ? by Rhys Potter – Podiatrist Healthy Life Foot Clinic If you have been living on planet earth any time during…
3 SIMPLE TIPS TO TREAT HEEL PAIN
Do you have heel pain? Did you get up this morning and for the first few steps you found it hard to put your heel on the ground? You may…
HOW TO AVOID SURGERY FOR BUNIONS
How to Avoid Surgery for Bunions! Rhys Potter – Podiatrist at Healthy Life Foot Clinic What is a bunion? Just about everybody knows the term ‘bunion’ but do you know…