Intoeing in kids- is this a sign of a bigger problem? By: Fiona Shepes The Fresh Foot Centre- Podiatrist Today’s article is about what i see at the podiatry clinic quite a bit. Intoeing or pigeon toed walking  is when the child’s feet turn inwards when walking. In a lot of cases, pigeon toed walking […]

Achilles pain and tendinitis-The 3 F’s are the cause!   By: The Fresh Foot Centre Fiona Shepes -Podiatrist The Achilles Tendon is a thick band of muscle with connects to the heel bone. This achilles tendon essentially helps you raise your heel off the ground and allows you to put one foot in front of […]

By: Fiona Shepes Podiatrist at The Fresh Foot Centre As a podiatrist that works in the Inner South East, i’m truly baffled to see so many women wear high heeled footwear where the pain is vividly expressed on their faces. Why is it that women put themselves through the pain of putting their broad, long, […]

These are toenails that are growing into the folds of the skin, or digging into the skin causing pain, redness and inflammation in the toes. It often occurs in the big toes. Podiatrists in Narre Warren at The Fresh Foot Centre often see this condition and can help you with a solution. Causes – “picking […]

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Achilles Tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and swelling at the posterior aspect of your heel bone and ankle – that is where the Achilles tendon is located. It is usually caused by repetitive strain or trauma on the Achilles region which results in micro tears to the tendon. Once this occurs, patients […]

Back pain can originate from a variety of pre-existing conditions, and poor foot posture can be one of its primary causes. Back pain can reduce your ability to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. In some cases, it can also have debilitating effects. Improper foot positioning and poor lower limb posture may be the origin […]

Pain felt on the ball of the foot is characterised by a stabbing ache while walking barefoot which makes you limp because of it. The “ball of foot” comprises a complex and fragile arrangement of small joints, muscles, nerves, ligaments, tendons, arteries, and veins – all of which are susceptible to injury. The usual causes […]

A child’s foot is a multifaceted arrangement of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles undergoing rapid development. The growth plates in the feet and legs will not be fully developed until young adulthood. At , our goal is to get our patients’ feet and legs in the best alignment possible. This is to prevent damage later […]

Flat feet is condition that can be congenital or acquired through many years of tension on the foot. It can be incurred by both adults and children alike. Some may feel pain while others may just ignore it and continue with their daily living just like those who have normal feet. Yet, flat feet can […]