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How Can Our Podiatrists Help You?
Our Townsville Podiatrists, Hayley and Chris, work solely within the Biomechanical / Musculoskeletal space – meaning we diagnose and effectively treat foot, ankle and lower limb pain, address gait and posture concerns and performance enhancement. At Foundation Podiatry we DO NOT provide General Podiatry treatment (nail, corn, ingrown toenail, plantar wart, diabetic foot care).
- Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
- Arch, midfoot, ankle pain
- Chronic pain & arthritis
- Achilles tendon pain
- Children's foot pain & gait concerns
- Shin pain, calf pain
- Sports & running injuries
- Forefoot pain & bunions
- Knee, hip & low back pain
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1 October 2021
All About Running Footwear
Correct Fitting A comfortable and correct fit is the most important consideration for all shoes. Incorrect fit can be the sole cause of pain or injury. Consider the length, width and depth ...
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15 July 2021
Help us Share the Dignity this August
Homelessness, poverty, unemployment, domestic violence. These are just a few of the reasons why women are forced to choose between buying food or sanitary items. This is not ok. Foundation Podiatry ...
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8 June 2021
Townsville Heel Pain Clinic
Welcome to Townsville’s Heel Pain clinic where we pride ourselves on the non-surgical, effective treatment of your heel pain. Heel Pain is the # 1 condition we treat on a daily basis at Foundati...
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12 March 2021
Is your child complaining of knee pain or foot problems?
As parents, we all want the best for our children. Nothing is more concerning than our children in pain. Children’s feet differ from those of adults, as they are still growing. As a parent, it&r...
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5 March 2021
Why am I suffering from heel pain?
When heel pain and discomfort becomes an issue, it can be a major disruption to your day-to-day routine, especially if you lead a busy, active life. Let’s face it; we need our feet and legs for ...
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5 March 2021
Running Related Injuries
There are many reasons why running injuries occur which can make them complicated to treat and even more complex to prevent...Here are some of the main risk factors: Running is a sport growing in par...
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8 January 2021
Is FOOT PAIN hindering your New Year's Fitness Resolution?
Most people try to kick off the New Year with a healthy, positive goal in mind. Whether that be regularly walking Castle Hill or training for a half marathon, it’s important to have a plan in pl...
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5 January 2021
'Start low & go slow’ – How to begin an exercise regime from scratch
The New Year is a great time to focus on becoming fit and healthy. Nobody will dispute that exercise (movement) is good for us. Due to our more sedentary occupations and lifestyles – even the a...
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4 January 2021
Heel Pain in Children: Why do my child’s heels hurt when playing sport?
Heel pain is not only limited to grown-ups. Heel pain in children is very common. Often, healthy active children will complain of pain in one or both heels during and after running and playing sp...
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