Let's talk about Arch Pain

Out of sight, out of mind would be the attitude most people would have towards their feet. But laying way down there, beneath the entire body are two remarkably designed structures that have evolved to make us literally stand out from all other animals. Upright stance and walking enabled us to free up our hands and to develop our brains. Central to this accomplishment has been the arches of our feet.

 

The arch has been a building method employed by architects since ancient times due to its

As the weather changes and it heats up, we need to start caring for our feet differently. Summer comes along and we tend to ditch the closed in shoes and start wearing open sandals, thongs, walk barefoot, spend time in the sun, play outdoors and generally expose our feet to a whole lot more fun. However, having fun in the sun can expose our feet to many different foot issues…

 

Summer Tip No. 1

Slip, Slop, Slap – the campaign launched in 1981 and is widely credited as playing a key role in

What is Plantar Fasciopathy? Plantar fasciopathy (PF) is a common injury among people who spend a lot of time on their feet (nurses, tradesmen, hairdressers, etc). Most often called plantar fasciitis, (-itis implying inflammation only) plantar fascio-pathy is a term which does not discount inflammation, while also encompassing the likelihood of micro-tears in the plantar fascia.

What Does a Healthy Plantar Fascia Do? The plantar fascia has many functions. It plays a key role, for example, in absorbing ground forces, supporting the arch, and appropriately redistributing the loads through our feet during gait.

Exercise Right Week is an annual public awareness campaign through Exercise & Sports Science Australia (the accrediting body of our Exercise Physiologists).

The aim of this campaign is to highlight the importance of exercise, physical activity and movement not only for physical health but also for mental well-being. It showcases that exercise doesn’t discriminate, it is in fact for everyone regardless of age, weight, background or health status. This campaign endeavours to help Australian’s understand where they can get the right advice for their individual needs. The answer lies in an