A leg length difference can cause changes in the way we move. To move efficiently and prevent injury, it is preferred to have symmetric alignment of our muscles and bones. This causes less stress and fatigue to our bodies. Leg length differences are common, with the majority of people having a difference of less than 1.1cm. They are usually able to …
15Sep
Making a podiatry appointment online
Making a podiatry appointment online
Performance Podiatry is now taking direct online bookings for our Sydney CBD and Darlinghurst (Kings Cross) clinics. This makes it easier to book a podiatry appointment from the comfort of your office or home. First start by clicking on our “book online” tab. You will be directed to a page offering two locations – Performance Podiatry Darlinghurst or Sydney CBD. Our Darlinghurst location is …
15May
Foot Related Knee Pain
Foot Related Knee Pain
Knee pain that is caused by the mechanics of the foot can often be overlooked. If you are having an injury treated, your practitioner may focus so heavily on that particular body part that they forget about the nearby structures that are having a direct impact on the injury. At Performance Podiatry we have had a notable influx of foot-related …
03May
Dry, cracked skin and how to beat it this Winter
Dry, cracked skin and how to beat it this Winter
With Winter fast approaching many people will start to notice their skin becoming dry. Many parts of the body can be affected, such as with dandruff, chapped lips, eczema and dry patches. To a podiatrist the most common complaints are callouses and dry, cracked skin on the feet – namely the heels. Before we discuss why it is important to …
27Apr
Running Technique and Training for the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon
Running Technique and Training for the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon
With just over two weeks until the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, our runners should be well and truly underway with their training schedules and race planning. Essential to reduce the risk of injury during and after the run is a solid game plan and preparation. Performance Podiatry Sydney podiatrist, Hayley Thawley, has been taking Sydney CBD clients to Hyde Park …
21Apr
Why is my Heel Pain back
Why is my Heel Pain back
Have you been stretching, rolling, icing and massaging your heel pain away only to find that the moment you stop doing this, it returns? We have been listening to you and would like to use this blog to address the reasons why it is so difficult to get rid of that painful heel. In this blog we will be referring …