Are you experiencing pain in your foot?
Does it hurt to walk on it, or perhaps to wriggle your toes?
Below we have outlined some common foot injuries that could be attributing to this discomfort.
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Concussion in contact sport has received a lot of attention recently as we become more aware of the effects it can have on our future well-being. As a result management plans have been created by major sporting bodies in Australia and around the world. Based on these plans and the latest research on concussion Total Physio has come up with a Management Plan for anyone suffering a concussion that does not have a medical team at their club or sporting team to guide the recovery process.
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Over the summer the team at Total Physiotherapy have composed a list of what we believe are the 7 best exercise options in the Eastern Suburbs!
1. Swimming
Our top spots: Jumping in for High Tide at Clovelly, or doing laps at Wylies Bath.
Why: Taking a quick dip down at the beach stimulates the release of dopamine and other positive mood enhancing hormones to kick start your day...
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Tis' the season to be jolly, so we have decided to count down what we believe are the 5 most common injuries at Christmas time.
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Stuart recently featured in the Local Bloke section of popular Eastern Beaches magazine 'The Beast'. Get to know a little bit more about Stuart and next time you see him make sure to mention that you saw his Beast article - he loves it!
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In the 2nd and final part of my chat with Mick we consider the cushioning and shapes of running shoes, wearing runners to the pub, why it's worthy buying running shoes in store and what changes are on the horizon for the industry.
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I caught up with good mate Mick Elliott a couple of weeks ago to talk all things running shoes. Mick is now the owner of 4 Athlete’s Foot stores across NSW - The Galleries Victoria in Sydney City, Eastgardens, Bankstown and Tamworth. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series - in this part we will focus on considerations when selecting the right shoe.
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WHAT IS IT?
Plantar Fascia is the thick tissue lining the sole of the foot, originating from the heel. It has an important function in static arch support (standing still) and dynamic propulsion (moving).