Footwear Assessments

 What ailments can be caused by incorrectly fitted shoes?

 

These include:

 

• Plantar fasciitis / Heel Pain – you may experience a deep ache or shooting pain in the heel if you have plantar fasciitis.

 

• Bunions – can present as a swelling or deformity of the first joint of the big toe.

 

• Blisters – can be caused by a range of reasons, but a friction blister is usually caused by tight shoes that create irritation through the foot rubbing against the shoe.

 

• Metatarsalgia – this condition is when the ball of the foot becomes so inflamed it can be unbearable to stand or walk.

 

• Corns and callouses – can be caused by continuous friction between the foot and the shoe, which can be avoided by wearing correctly fitted shoes. 

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Our Podiatrists are able to conduct and assess whether your current shoes fit correctly and make recommendations if not.

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Reference: 

https://www.podiatry.org.au/documents/item/2032