Why is my heel pain not like everyone else’s? Brian’s Foot StoryBlog / Optimise Health Why is my heel pain not like everyone else’s? Brian’s Foot Story What is a heel spur? A heel spur is a bony protrusion or growth at the bottom of your heel bone (calcaneus), formed from calcium. On x-ray, it looks like a spike projecting down from the middle of the heel bone. Heel spurs […] Why is my heel pain not like everyone else’s? Brian’s Foot Story Read More »
Heel Spurs – What Do They Mean for Your Heel Pain?Blog / Optimise Health Heel Spurs – What Do They Mean for Your Heel Pain? What is a heel spur? A heel spur is a bony protrusion or growth at the bottom of your heel bone (calcaneus), formed from calcium. On x-ray, it looks like a spike projecting down from the middle of the heel bone. Heel spurs are Heel Spurs – What Do They Mean for Your Heel Pain? Read More »
Not Just Heel Pain – it’s Plantar Fasciitis!Blog / Optimise Health Not Just Heel Pain – it’s Plantar Fasciitis! Podiatrist Rachael Unsworth Talks Heel Pain So you’ve heard of people talk about this dreaded heel pain, right? You may have even experienced it for yourself – “Plantar-something-or-another”? Yes! The most common cause of heel pain is called “Plantar Fasciitis” – it’s a funny name really, but Not Just Heel Pain – it’s Plantar Fasciitis! Read More »
HydrationBlog / Optimise Health Hydration A loss of 3% of your body weight can reduce your sporting performance by 30%. Stay hydrated out there! Hi, this is Stuart Canavan, Physiotherapist and high-performance consultant with Optimise Health in Toowoomba. Just wanted to share a quick message with you about the importance of hydration. A lot of athletes don’t realise this Hydration Read More »
BobuxBlog / Optimise Health Bobux “At Bobux, we use European sizing. How this converts to other international sizing is shown in the graph below.” SOFT SOLE – Designed for newborns and for babies learning to walk Through unrestricted movement Soft Soles allow the foot to flex and grip, refine and strengthen, setting the physical foundation for a foot to grow Bobux Read More »
Your Heel Pain – It’s Not Always Plantar Fasciitis. Do You Have the Right Diagnosis?Blog / Optimise Health Your Heel Pain – It’s Not Always Plantar Fasciitis. Do You Have the Right Diagnosis? If you’re getting pain at the bottom of your heel that’s worst first thing in the morning and on standing after rest, a lot of the things you read (and people you talk to) will tell you that you’re likely Your Heel Pain – It’s Not Always Plantar Fasciitis. Do You Have the Right Diagnosis? Read More »
What is Foot Binding?Blog / Optimise Health What is Foot Binding? Did You Know? Foot binding (also known as “lotus feet”) was the custom of applying painfully tight binding to the feet of young girls in Imperial China to prevent further growth. It is thought that the practice originated amongst the upper classes but eventually spread to all social classes. Foot binding What is Foot Binding? Read More »
Cricket Summer in Toowoomba AustraliaBlog / Optimise Health Cricket Summer in Toowoomba Australia With Summer rapidly approaching podiatrist’s from The Podiatrist have been checking out what is on offer in relation to cricket shoes. A number of other podiatry clinics have also been checking out the latest on what is on offer and after researching what is out there The Podiatrist came across Cricket Summer in Toowoomba Australia Read More »
Meet Melanie Sutcliffe – Administration AssistantBlog / Optimise Health Meet Melanie Sutcliffe – Administration Assistant Tell us about yourself and your past work history I am from Sydney, lived in Canberra for 9 years and have lived in Toowoomba for 8 years. I have 2 sons aged 9 and 11. My medical administration career has taken me from working in busy emergency department to Meet Melanie Sutcliffe – Administration Assistant Read More »
A Podiatrist’s Experience with Laser Treatment for Fungal NailsBlog / Optimise Health A Podiatrist’s Experience with Laser Treatment for Fungal Nails Investment in cutting edge technology is one of the cornerstones of our practice here at The Podiatrist and it’s one of the many reasons I enjoy working here. When it comes to the problem of fungal nail infections, laser technology is gaining strength. Having heard good A Podiatrist’s Experience with Laser Treatment for Fungal Nails Read More »
