The Sports Podiatrists at Eastern Foot Care are experts at managing sports injuries, including: - Acute fractures from a specific injury - Stress fractures related to overuse/overtraining - High-grade ankle sprains - Chronic overuse tendon injuries Occasionally we will utilise various forms of immobilisation to allow appropriate ... Read More

Recently I discussed my experiences with using a Fitbit and the general guidelines proposed for the target of 10,000 steps per day. Further to this, the Sports Podiatrists at Eastern Foot Care have discussed with some of our patients the practical applications for activity tracking devices from manufacturers like Fitbit ... Read More

  It seems everyone has a renewed sense of purpose with each step they take. Each step now carries a heightened importance, as we work towards that sacred “10,000”. This is the number of daily steps recommended to improve health and reduce the risk of disease. With the assistance of activity ... Read More

The Problem with Limping Andrew McMillan, PhD Eastern Foot Care Podiatrist One of the most rewarding aspects of being a podiatrist is assisting people to maintain important activities despite having foot and ankle pain. Unfortunately, for many people with foot disorders, life goes on as normal and the demands placed on their feet ... Read More

As the winter season comes to an end many players move to different forms of the game. We receive many enquiries asking for simple tips and advice when it comes to selecting the right boot particularly as playing conditions change over the warmer months. Whether you are young or old, everyone ... Read More

From time to time our patients at Eastern Foot Care may require an extension of care for their chronic injury state. Tendinopathies, osteoarthritis and ligamentous sprains/instability can sometimes require more than the standard orthomechanical support, physical therapy and rehabilitation strategies typically used in the conservative phase of management by the ... Read More

Congratulations to Australian Golfer Jason Day on his triumph in the US PGA Championship overnight. After coming so close on a number of occasions in previous Majors tournaments Jason triumphed in emphatic fashion, posting the best ever score LOWEST EVER score in ... Read More

FOOT FRACTURES AT EASTERN FOOT CARE There are 26 bones in the human foot, all of which are susceptible to injury constituting an acute fracture or a chronic stress-related injury known as a stress fracture. The symptoms of foot fractures can be obvious and occur in the presence of acute ... Read More

Hallux rigidus is the clinical name given to degenerative arthritis of the big toe joint (1st metatarsophalangeal joint). It is a common form of osteoarthritis of the foot, affecting 10% of people aged 20-34 years and up to 44% of people over the age of 80 years. Females ... Read More