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Being extremely flexible and having pain associated with this flexibility could indicate that your child is hypermobile. Joint hypermobility can differ betwe...

There are many causes of swelling (oedema) of the feet and ankles. Some of these are more common, as a result of getting older, being on your feet a lot or t...

Tinea pedis, also known as athlete’s foot is a skin infection that is caused by a fungal infection. It usually presents as red, macerated, peeling or flaky s...

Bromhidrosis is the term used to describe smelly feet or foot odour. This is a common medical condition that affects a number of individuals. Your feet have ...

You may notice that your child is walking on their toes or tip toeing around the house. However, there is usually no reason to worry as some children may jus...

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis, often termed ‘the disease of kings’, caused by the deposition of uric acid (monosodium urate) crystals in tissues a...

Köhler’s disease is a condition that impacts a bone on the inner arch of the foot. This bone is called the navicular. This relatively rare disorder of the fo...

Arthritis is term to describe a range of conditions that affect the joint in your body. Arthritis can occur in one joint or it can occur in many joints. More...

Diabetes can affect different parts of your body, including your feet and legs. Diabetes can adversely affect your feet and legs in three main ways: reduced ...

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an unusual condition, where the main nerve in the foot becomes inflamed and entrapped between the structures in the foot. The tibia...

What is rheumatoid arthritis and how does it affect your feet? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition where your own antibodies mistakenly attack your heal...

Why am I getting pain under my big toe? Pain under the ball of your foot, especially under the big toe joint could be indicative of sesamoiditis. Sesamoids a...

1. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis or heel spurs is a common foot problem, which presents as pain under the heel that is worse after periods of inactivit...

A Ganglion is a harmless fluid filled sac, which commonly appears on the wrist, hand, ankle or foot. The fluid inside a ganglion may have leaked from a nearb...

Skin will change in appearance as people get older. Aging skin is normally more noticeable on the face and hands. Spending long periods outdoors and having f...

Dancers are a special type of athlete whose art form is physically rigorous. They possess extraordinary physical attributes and abilities; the feet and ankle...

See our podiatrists at the Perth Foot & Ankle Clinic for information about and treatment of fungal nail infections. Introduction/Definition Fungal infections...

An ankle sprain occurs when one or more ligaments—fibrous bands of tissue that provide stability to the joint—are stretched or torn from excessive force such...

Heel pain is a common presentation that we see as podiatrists. ‘Heel pain’ is a broad term and can encompass many different conditions. Pain under the heel i...

Hallux limitus is a progressive arthritic condition that affects the big toe joint. It leads to reduced range of motion and function of this joint and can ca...