Why Your Weak Glutes are Cramping Your RunningBlog / Optimise Health Why Your Weak Glutes are Cramping Your Running Glutes. Gluteal muscles. Buttocks. Whatever you want to call them, today we’re talking about how these very muscles are not only cramping your running style, but are hindering your performance, slowing you down, and even increasing your risk for running injuries. Yep, this one is a game-changer. […] Why Your Weak Glutes are Cramping Your Running Read More »
Kelly’s Experience with Runner’s KneeBlog / Optimise Health Kelly’s Experience with Runner’s Knee Kelly is 31 and last summer she decided it was finally time to get fit, start leading a healthier lifestyle and feel great. She joined the gym and for the first time in years, began running. She did the right thing and started off slow with her running, gradually increasing Kelly’s Experience with Runner’s Knee Read More »
Why Did My Heel Pain Come Back?Blog / Optimise Health Why Did My Heel Pain Come Back? You spent weeks – months even – doing everything you were told to get rid of your heel pain. You stopped wearing those shoes you knew were bad for you. You made yourself stretch every morning and night, just as you were told. You rested and iced and Why Did My Heel Pain Come Back? Read More »
Do You Keep Rolling Your Ankle? Do You Feel Your Ankle is Unstable?Blog / Optimise Health Do You Keep Rolling Your Ankle? Do You Feel Your Ankle is Unstable? Ankle sprains are unfortunately very common – and incredibly painful! They don’t discriminate between adults and kids and stop you from getting out and doing the sports and activities you love. They can lead to ongoing instability and problems if not effectively Do You Keep Rolling Your Ankle? Do You Feel Your Ankle is Unstable? Read More »
Managing Severe Foot & Ankle Pain With The Richie BraceBlog / Optimise Health Managing Severe Foot & Ankle Pain With The Richie Brace Meet Gina Gina is a lovely 75-year-old lady that loves golf and gardening. She’s been wearing orthotics since 2017 to help keep her feet comfortable and supported, so she doesn’t develop avoidable foot pain from the way her feet naturally sit. Gina’s Ankle Pain Returned Managing Severe Foot & Ankle Pain With The Richie Brace Read More »
Resolving Five Year Heel Pain In Ten Weeks With ShockwaveBlog / Optimise Health Resolving Five Year Heel Pain In Ten Weeks With Shockwave Meet Ella 50-year-old Ella first came to see us with pains under her heels that had been troubling her on and off for five years, and progressively worsening over the past 12 months. As a full-time chef, the pain was now interfering with Ella’s ability Resolving Five Year Heel Pain In Ten Weeks With Shockwave Read More »
Jays MaganlalBlog / Optimise Health Jays Maganlal Qualifications B.Hlth.Sci.(POD)Hons.M.A.POD.A Podiatrist Jays joined our team of Podiatrists in November 2012. Having worked in two podiatry practices in Brisbane, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our clinic. Jays is a very dedicated podiatrist and goes the extra mile to ensure that his patients have the best care possible. His passion for Jays Maganlal Read More »
Why Do Your Feet Get Bigger When You’re Pregnant?Blog / Optimise Health Why Do Your Feet Get Bigger When You’re Pregnant? Ah, pregnancy. It’s a wonderful, beautiful and exciting time for many women. It can also be a cause of many surprises for women as they discover that they’ve gained almost an entire shoe size, and their feet seem much wider than they remembered! So, why and Why Do Your Feet Get Bigger When You’re Pregnant? Read More »
Why Do Feet Smell? Managing Foot OdourBlog / Optimise Health Why Do Feet Smell? Managing Foot Odour It’s never a comfortable feeling to take your shoes off and have someone ask ‘what’s that smell?’, your gut *sinks* with the lingering thought: is that really me? Developing foot odour, which we medically refer to as bromhidrosis, often starts with sweat from your feet being trapped in your shoes Why Do Feet Smell? Managing Foot Odour Read More »
What could be causing your heel pain?Blog / Optimise Health What could be causing your heel pain? Heel pain sucks. Yep, we said it, and unfortunately, we hear things a lot worse about their heel pain from our patients every day. Heel pain, and foot pain generally, is one of those frustrating problems where all of a sudden you realised how much you’ve taken walking around pain-free What could be causing your heel pain? Read More »
