At Performance Podiatry, we commonly perform wart removal to treat painful or embarrassing warts. Plantar warts exist in the outer skin layers on the foot and 3 strains of Human Papillomavirus can cause them. The virus can spread within the affected person or to others, and for this reason, many choose wart removal as their first line of treatment. …
04Oct
How to treat a leg length difference
How to treat a leg length difference
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 booking online
Making a podiatry booking 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. 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 …
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 …