At Ultimate Podiatry we manage a wide range of foot conditions from arch pain through to warts, as you can see below.
We use the latest technologies to treat these conditions, to have you back on your feet fast.
At Ultimate Podiatry, we'll keep you on your feet !
We use the latest technologies to treat these conditions, to have you back on your feet fast.
At Ultimate Podiatry, we'll keep you on your feet !
Why would I need Orthotics?
Most people don’t give their feet a second thought … that is, not until they hurt. Most foot pain is the result of a faulty relationship between the bones and muscles of the foot. Even the slightest misalignment of the bones and muscles can cause a lot of discomfort. Misalignment can result in a number of problems, such as pronation, flat feet, persistent ankle sprains, bunions, corns, calluses … even back and neck pain.
Podiatrists specialise in ensuring that your feet are properly aligned, by custom making orthotics to fit your particular needs. They are made of high-impact materials, such as plastic and super-strength woven fibres, and they’re designed to be inserted right into all types of shoes. Depending on your day to day activities we can customise the thickness, and types of padding to cater to your shoes or sports activities.
Once orthotics are slipped inside your shoes, they fit comfortably to your foot. So comfortably, in fact, that once you start wearing them you won’t want to walk without them again.
How do they work? As your foot rests on the orthotic it is gently and consistently directed into the correct position for walking, running, and standing. With a pair of custom orthotics, pressure points, improper rotation of the foot, and painful muscle strain are all reduced because your foot is functioning properly.
How are orthotics made? First, you must be fitted for them. Your podiatrist gives you a complete examination and determines your particular foot problem. A plaster impression will then be made of your feet held in the correct position. When the casts are finished, they are sent to the orthotic laboratory where they are then used to manufacture your orthotics. Here technicians, following your podiatrist’s specifications, add special heel lifts, or built-ups to customise an orthotic to correct your specific problem.
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Arch Pain
Arch pain is an indicator of inflammation with a burning sensation at the arch of the foot. Arch pain can result from a number of different causes. The most common is plantar fasciitis however other causes of arch pain include structural imbalances and foot shock/injury. Arch pain and heel pain often come together due to this shared caused. A heel spur may result if the arch pain is left untreated and allows further strain on the arch. It is treated easily with proper footwear or shock absorbing soles and if needed orthotics with a good arch support to prevent further inflammation and re-occurrence.
Arch pain is an indicator of inflammation with a burning sensation at the arch of the foot. Arch pain can result from a number of different causes. The most common is plantar fasciitis however other causes of arch pain include structural imbalances and foot shock/injury. Arch pain and heel pain often come together due to this shared caused. A heel spur may result if the arch pain is left untreated and allows further strain on the arch. It is treated easily with proper footwear or shock absorbing soles and if needed orthotics with a good arch support to prevent further inflammation and re-occurrence.
Bunions
Bunions occur on the large toe and are an enlargement of the joint at the base of the toe. It produces a painful lump of bone at the base which forms from the tissue or bone at the joint moving out of place which forces the toe to bend in a direction it normally shouldn’t be facing. The bump usually occurs on the outside of the foot (at the bottom/base of the large toe). Bunions only form after years of pressure and abnormal motion on the joint from walking style, genetic foot type or bad fitting shoes. Treatment can usually be done without the need for surgery. Initially focused on relieving the pressure and pain to reduce and stop further joint deformity. Other treatments include ultrasound therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, topical lotions and icing
Bunions occur on the large toe and are an enlargement of the joint at the base of the toe. It produces a painful lump of bone at the base which forms from the tissue or bone at the joint moving out of place which forces the toe to bend in a direction it normally shouldn’t be facing. The bump usually occurs on the outside of the foot (at the bottom/base of the large toe). Bunions only form after years of pressure and abnormal motion on the joint from walking style, genetic foot type or bad fitting shoes. Treatment can usually be done without the need for surgery. Initially focused on relieving the pressure and pain to reduce and stop further joint deformity. Other treatments include ultrasound therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, topical lotions and icing
Callus
Similar to corns but generally refer to the formation of dead skin on the heel (but also the large toe and ball of the foot). A callous is more an indicator of a problem (symptom) rather than a condition. Improper foot wear is the most common cause of callouses due to excessive pressure on particular areas of the foot. Correct footwear will relieve and prevent the callus from returning and inserts or orthotic devices can be used to evenly redistribute the weight along your foot correctly, preventing excessive pressure on any one spot.
Similar to corns but generally refer to the formation of dead skin on the heel (but also the large toe and ball of the foot). A callous is more an indicator of a problem (symptom) rather than a condition. Improper foot wear is the most common cause of callouses due to excessive pressure on particular areas of the foot. Correct footwear will relieve and prevent the callus from returning and inserts or orthotic devices can be used to evenly redistribute the weight along your foot correctly, preventing excessive pressure on any one spot.
Corns
Corns are small dense layer of dead skin cells that result from excessive pressure on the skin (and act as a ‘padding’ to further damage). They are a response by the body to protect the foot due to abuse and stress. The pressure that results in Corns, can be due to a number of causes including, tight and ill-fitting shoes, deformed toes, walking problems and bunions or shoes that are poorly made and rub against the toes. Corns can be easily treated by a practitioner through a number of means, one being trimming the dead skin off with a scalpel. Preventing corns in the first place is better to avoid the extra pressure that is placed on your feet. Wearing correctly fitting shoes, thick socks when participating in sports can help reduce the possibility of corns forming.
Corns are small dense layer of dead skin cells that result from excessive pressure on the skin (and act as a ‘padding’ to further damage). They are a response by the body to protect the foot due to abuse and stress. The pressure that results in Corns, can be due to a number of causes including, tight and ill-fitting shoes, deformed toes, walking problems and bunions or shoes that are poorly made and rub against the toes. Corns can be easily treated by a practitioner through a number of means, one being trimming the dead skin off with a scalpel. Preventing corns in the first place is better to avoid the extra pressure that is placed on your feet. Wearing correctly fitting shoes, thick socks when participating in sports can help reduce the possibility of corns forming.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic foot care is an extremely important preventative measure that all Diabetics need to be aware of. Diabetes can cause foot problems due to nerve damage which affects how the senses in the foot can detect sensation, trauma and pressure. It can also affect circulation in the lower body which leads to reduced ability to repair wounds and fight infections. All diabetics should routinely have a consultation and foot examination to keep on top of any potential issues. It is critical for diabetics to prevent foot problems with simple precautions that can be done every day.
Diabetic foot care is an extremely important preventative measure that all Diabetics need to be aware of. Diabetes can cause foot problems due to nerve damage which affects how the senses in the foot can detect sensation, trauma and pressure. It can also affect circulation in the lower body which leads to reduced ability to repair wounds and fight infections. All diabetics should routinely have a consultation and foot examination to keep on top of any potential issues. It is critical for diabetics to prevent foot problems with simple precautions that can be done every day.
Flat Feet
Flat feet are defined as the inner arch of the foot being more flat than normal. This condition appears most commonly in children, although can appear in people of any age. The range of causes for flat feet can be from genetic (bone and tendon positioning) to acquired and related to other conditions like trauma or cerebral palsy. In adults it is usually the result of soft tissue injuries where they tendons and ligaments have been torn. The earlier the treatment for flat feet the better as if left untreated over time it can develop into a number of painful conditions. For children each case is different and needs to be determined by a podiatrist to assess whether it is within normal change, or potentially needs some preventative measure. General treatment involves better quality footwear, or specially made orthotics.
Flat feet are defined as the inner arch of the foot being more flat than normal. This condition appears most commonly in children, although can appear in people of any age. The range of causes for flat feet can be from genetic (bone and tendon positioning) to acquired and related to other conditions like trauma or cerebral palsy. In adults it is usually the result of soft tissue injuries where they tendons and ligaments have been torn. The earlier the treatment for flat feet the better as if left untreated over time it can develop into a number of painful conditions. For children each case is different and needs to be determined by a podiatrist to assess whether it is within normal change, or potentially needs some preventative measure. General treatment involves better quality footwear, or specially made orthotics.
Forefoot Pain
Forefoot pain is pain normally arising in the sole of the feet that can also be accompanied by swelling, burning and numbness, however often there is none. The pain is often present when the foot is under load (weight) for only a short duration. The exact causes can be quite varied but include bad fitting footwear, trauma (sports related), problems with the actual mechanics of the foot and inflammation in the joints. It is mostly treated with orthotics and corticosteroid injections and if the condition is severe a surgical procedure may be needed.
Forefoot pain is pain normally arising in the sole of the feet that can also be accompanied by swelling, burning and numbness, however often there is none. The pain is often present when the foot is under load (weight) for only a short duration. The exact causes can be quite varied but include bad fitting footwear, trauma (sports related), problems with the actual mechanics of the foot and inflammation in the joints. It is mostly treated with orthotics and corticosteroid injections and if the condition is severe a surgical procedure may be needed.
Heel Pain
Heel Pain is a condition that is extremely common in adults and one of the most treated conditions in Podiatry. It’s usually caused due to simple day to day tasks and exercise. The most common cause of heel pain is inflammation in the plantar fascia (the connective tissue of the foot). The pain most frequently persists in the side or bottom rear of the heel. Different treatments are available depending on the exact cause of heal pain, but orthotics are one of the most commonly used options.
Heel Pain is a condition that is extremely common in adults and one of the most treated conditions in Podiatry. It’s usually caused due to simple day to day tasks and exercise. The most common cause of heel pain is inflammation in the plantar fascia (the connective tissue of the foot). The pain most frequently persists in the side or bottom rear of the heel. Different treatments are available depending on the exact cause of heal pain, but orthotics are one of the most commonly used options.
In-Grown toenails
In-grown toenails are defined as the nail either growing into the skin, causing inflammation and pain, or where the skin of the side of the nail grows over it. The most common cause is ill fitting shows and poorly maintained nails (ie cutting them too short, or letting them grow too long). Other causes include trauma, tight socks/stockings and frequent running. Non infected ingrown toenails can be treated at home with over the counter products. If the nail is infected however, it needs to be treated by a practitioner who will fix the nail in a minor surgical procedure. Reoccurring ingrown toenails need a more permanent fix to prevent them from re-growing and causing issues again. Prevention of ingrown toenails is always the best and they can be avoided through cutting nails straight, protecting your feet from trauma and wearing shoes that fit properly.
In-grown toenails are defined as the nail either growing into the skin, causing inflammation and pain, or where the skin of the side of the nail grows over it. The most common cause is ill fitting shows and poorly maintained nails (ie cutting them too short, or letting them grow too long). Other causes include trauma, tight socks/stockings and frequent running. Non infected ingrown toenails can be treated at home with over the counter products. If the nail is infected however, it needs to be treated by a practitioner who will fix the nail in a minor surgical procedure. Reoccurring ingrown toenails need a more permanent fix to prevent them from re-growing and causing issues again. Prevention of ingrown toenails is always the best and they can be avoided through cutting nails straight, protecting your feet from trauma and wearing shoes that fit properly.
Joint Mobilisation and Manipulation
Joint mobilisation and manipulation is a process designed to stretch stiff structures with the aim of relieving pain and restoring the structure to their normal joint position and back to normal recovery of movement. The difference between mobilisation and manipulation is, manipulation involves a quick thrusting movement to get the joint back to position. It can form part of the treatment process for many different including heel and ankle pain, leg pain, shin splints, knee pain etc
Joint mobilisation and manipulation is a process designed to stretch stiff structures with the aim of relieving pain and restoring the structure to their normal joint position and back to normal recovery of movement. The difference between mobilisation and manipulation is, manipulation involves a quick thrusting movement to get the joint back to position. It can form part of the treatment process for many different including heel and ankle pain, leg pain, shin splints, knee pain etc
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is sometimes referred to as nonsurgical ligament reconstruction or regenerative injection therapy. It is done in many parts of the body, but used in Podiatry to reduce chronic pain by strengthening any weekend connective tissue in the foot nd promoting repair of damaged nerves and reduce inflammation. Reducing inflammation allows blood to more freely flow into the area, which helps promote the repair of the damaged area. The treatment is done through series of injections of a dextrose solution just under the skin using fine needles.
Prolotherapy is sometimes referred to as nonsurgical ligament reconstruction or regenerative injection therapy. It is done in many parts of the body, but used in Podiatry to reduce chronic pain by strengthening any weekend connective tissue in the foot nd promoting repair of damaged nerves and reduce inflammation. Reducing inflammation allows blood to more freely flow into the area, which helps promote the repair of the damaged area. The treatment is done through series of injections of a dextrose solution just under the skin using fine needles.
Back/Hip/ Knee Pain
Foot health is not only about the feet, but many painful symptoms in the knees, hips and back can be a result of bad foot posture. There are potentially a number of different abnormalities of the foot that can lead to pain in these areas. For instance, over pronation (where the foot rolls in too much) causes the leg to rotate inwards towards the other leg, and stresses the knee joint, resulting in pain. Another common problem is the leg length discrepancy, which can result in back and hip pain. Among other treatments, many of these can be treated with orthotics, correcting the positioning of the foot and alleviating the stress of the upper part of the body, removing the pain.
Foot health is not only about the feet, but many painful symptoms in the knees, hips and back can be a result of bad foot posture. There are potentially a number of different abnormalities of the foot that can lead to pain in these areas. For instance, over pronation (where the foot rolls in too much) causes the leg to rotate inwards towards the other leg, and stresses the knee joint, resulting in pain. Another common problem is the leg length discrepancy, which can result in back and hip pain. Among other treatments, many of these can be treated with orthotics, correcting the positioning of the foot and alleviating the stress of the upper part of the body, removing the pain.
Warts
Warts are sometimes referred to as Verrucas, and they appear on the soles of the feet and are the result of viral infection within the skin. They appear as areas of flat and thick skin, that have a hard edge surrounding a softer centre. The difference between them and corns/hard skin is the appearance of tiny black dots within them (warts). The virus is most commonly caught in public areas, such as change rooms or swimming pools, where an infected foot has been before you and left ‘infected cells’ on the floor. Treatments vary from person to person and depend on many factors including age, the number etc and although they will heal up on their own, it can take months to years for this to happen, so treatment is the best option. Our friendly staff will advise you on the best treatment options, and remove them for you.
Warts are sometimes referred to as Verrucas, and they appear on the soles of the feet and are the result of viral infection within the skin. They appear as areas of flat and thick skin, that have a hard edge surrounding a softer centre. The difference between them and corns/hard skin is the appearance of tiny black dots within them (warts). The virus is most commonly caught in public areas, such as change rooms or swimming pools, where an infected foot has been before you and left ‘infected cells’ on the floor. Treatments vary from person to person and depend on many factors including age, the number etc and although they will heal up on their own, it can take months to years for this to happen, so treatment is the best option. Our friendly staff will advise you on the best treatment options, and remove them for you.