by Aadila Dada | Apr 14, 2023 | General Podiatry
The foot is a complex mechanical structure composed of 33 joints, 26 bones, and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments (1). Your feet are the foundation of the body’s posture, balance, and overall well-being. It is important to get your feet...
by Aadila Dada | Dec 27, 2022 | General Podiatry
The human foot is quite a complex structure for something that is seemingly so small relative to the rest of your body. Often neglected, it continues to carry a person through their lifespan, however, when pain does occur, it has a significant impact on lifestyle and...
by Aadila Dada | Oct 31, 2022 | General Podiatry
Let’s begin by discussing what an orthotic is. Simply stated, it’s a piece of prescriptive material, or a device placed into your shoe, to help redistribute plantar pressure and aid you in your walking (gait) cycle. It is not something required by everyone (much like...
by Aadila Dada | Sep 13, 2022 | General Podiatry
If you’re competitive by nature and love playing any sport it’s quite difficult to stop and rest, especially during the season when you feel your team needs you. Do you have an injury this year? If you did have an injury, were you one hundred percent pain free...
by Aadila Dada | Jun 13, 2022 | General Podiatry
What is a podiatrist? A podiatrist is someone university qualified to prevent, diagnose, treat, or rehabilitate problems affecting the foot, ankle, and leg. Podiatrists manage biomechanics as well as dermatology. They are educated to recognise musculoskeletal problems...
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