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We debunk a few common myths about ingrown toenails.

Being extremely flexible and having pain associated with this flexibility could indicate that your child is hypermobile. Joint hypermobil...

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 ...

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...

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

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 s...

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

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 rar...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 sesam...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Heel pain is a common presentation that we see as podiatrists. ‘Heel pain’ is a broad term and can encompass many different conditions. P...