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Foot Faults [email protected] The Foot Pain Specialists | Brisbane's Podiatry Professionals treating all foot, ankle and knee conditions

Alyce is officially back from maternity leave! 🎉And for those who haven’t had a chance to catch up with her yet, she’s a...
23/08/2026

Alyce is officially back from maternity leave! 🎉

And for those who haven’t had a chance to catch up with her yet, she’s available Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Book online or give the team a call! 👋

With two young kids now, Alyce says she’s loving being back at “work” for a little break… and we’re sure the stimulating conversations help too! 😉

If your kid's been limping after sport, or complaining their heel hurts but can't quite explain why, this might be it.It...
16/08/2026

If your kid's been limping after sport, or complaining their heel hurts but can't quite explain why, this might be it.

It's called calcaneal apophysitis (also known as Sever's disease), and it's one of the more common causes of heel pain in active, growing children. It happens at the growth plate at the back of the heel, where repeated running and jumping puts extra strain on the area.

The good news, it's generally a self-limiting condition, meaning it tends to resolve once the growth plate matures. The not-so-good news, if it's left unmanaged, the pain can stick around and affect how much sport your kid can comfortably play.

If your child has heel pain that's hanging around, getting it looked at can help rule out other causes and put a simple management plan in place.

Achilles tendinopathy doesn't always announce itself dramatically. A lot of people describe it as stiffness first thing ...
05/08/2026

Achilles tendinopathy doesn't always announce itself dramatically. A lot of people describe it as stiffness first thing in the morning, or a dull ache above the back of the heel that seems to ease once they're moving, then creeps back afterwards.

That "warm up and it goes away" pattern is one of the more classic signs, and it's worth paying attention to.

The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and absorbs a significant amount of load with every step. When that load exceeds what the tendon can handle, whether from a jump in training, a change in footwear, or not enough recovery time, it can start to break down over time.

Worth knowing: complete rest isn't always the answer. Current evidence generally supports a graded return to load rather than stopping altogether, but the right approach depends on where you're at and what's driving it.

If it's been lingering for more than a couple of weeks, it's worth getting assessed. Achilles tendinopathy tends to respond better to management when it's caught early.

Book online or DM us to chat.

09/07/2026

Senior Podiatrist Charli breaks down what SMOs (Supramalleolar Orthosis) are and why we use them for some of our paediatric clients 👣

These devices give firm support around the ankle and midfoot without restricting natural toe movement, for children with low muscle tone (hypotonia) or gross motor skill delays. We commonly recommend them for kids with conditions like Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder with associated motor planning differences, developmental coordination disorder, hypermobility syndromes, and idiopathic toe walking, as well as some children recovering from lower limb surgery.

And yes they come in fun colours and patterns the kids get to choose themselves 🌈

Have questions about your child's walking pattern or foot development? Our team is happy to chat.
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Your feet need good circulation to heal, function, and feel right, and a vascular assessment is one of the ways we check...
21/06/2026

Your feet need good circulation to heal, function, and feel right, and a vascular assessment is one of the ways we check exactly that.

Using a handheld Doppler ultrasound, we can listen to blood flow through the arteries of your feet and lower limbs. It's quick, painless, and gives us a clearer picture of what's going on beneath the surface.

Worth knowing about if you have diabetes, cold or numb feet, slow-healing wounds, or any history of cardiovascular conditions.

Questions about what a foot assessment actually involves?
Drop them below 👇

If you've been told you might need an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and it can feel pretty overwhelming. A big brace. A big...
18/06/2026

If you've been told you might need an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and it can feel pretty overwhelming. A big brace. A big adjustment.

But here's what they actually are: custom or prefabricated devices that support and align the ankle and foot when the muscles or joints aren't doing that job on their own.

They're commonly used for conditions like foot drop, spasticity, weakness following stroke or neurological injury, and certain structural or post-surgical presentations.

The goal isn't to replace what your body can do, it's to support it while it can't, and in some cases, long-term.

If walking has become painful, unpredictable, or exhausting, it might be worth having your gait and lower limb function assessed. An AFO isn't always the answer but for the right person, it can make a significant difference to daily function and quality of life.

16/06/2026

Ever felt like there's a pebble stuck in your shoe but there's nothing there?

That sensation could be a plantar wart. These small growths form on the sole of the foot when a strain of HPV enters through tiny breaks in the skin. Because they're pushed inward with every step, they create that uncomfortable pressure feeling when you walk, and they're often mistaken for calluses.

A quick way to tell the difference: squeeze the sides of the lump rather than pressing directly on it. Warts tend to be more tender from the sides. Tiny black dots in the centre or small blood vessels inside the wart, can be another indicator.

Over-the-counter treatments are available but don't always work, particularly for deeper or more persistent warts. If you're not sure what you're dealing with, a proper assessment is the best place to start.

If you've been told you might need an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and it can feel pretty overwhelming. A big brace. A big...
15/06/2026

If you've been told you might need an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and it can feel pretty overwhelming. A big brace. A big adjustment.

But here's what they actually are: custom or prefabricated devices that support and align the ankle and foot when the muscles or joints aren't doing that job on their own.

They're commonly used for conditions like foot drop, spasticity, weakness following stroke or neurological injury, and certain structural or post-surgical presentations.

The goal isn't to replace what your body can do, it's to support it while it can't, and in some cases, long-term.

If walking has become painful, unpredictable, or exhausting, it might be worth having your gait and lower limb function assessed. An AFO isn't always the answer but for the right person, it can make a significant difference to daily function and quality of life.

That first step out of bed shouldn't be the worst part of your morning. 🦶If you're dealing with sharp heel pain that eas...
10/06/2026

That first step out of bed shouldn't be the worst part of your morning. 🦶

If you're dealing with sharp heel pain that eases after a few minutes of walking — that's a pattern worth paying attention to. It's one of the most common things we see in active people, and in many cases it's very manageable once you know what's actually driving it.

The problem isn't the pain itself. It's going months without knowing why it keeps coming back.

Swipe through to understand what might be going on — and what actually makes a difference. 👉

🔗 Book an assessment — link in bio

Foot pain that keeps coming back isn't something to push through.Custom orthotics are one tool a podiatrist might use — ...
08/06/2026

Foot pain that keeps coming back isn't something to push through.

Custom orthotics are one tool a podiatrist might use — prescribed after a proper assessment of how your feet and lower limbs actually move. Research supports their use for conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and arch-related pain, particularly as part of a broader treatment plan.

Not sure if they're right for you? That's exactly what an assessment is for. 👇

Book an assessment now.

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