Corrimal Podiatry in Corrimal, New South Wales, Australia | Podiatrist

Corrimal Podiatry

Locality: Corrimal, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4285 9006

Address: Shop 1 Guest Building, Russell St 2518 Corrimal, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.corrimalpodiatry.com

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25.01.2022 #Repost @thebarefootpodiatrist There are a lot of mis-beliefs out there around what makes a good shoe. Understanding what you and your children are wearing is so important as it can affect way more than just your feet. ... If you are looking for healthier school shoe options I still have some @vivobarefoot school shoes left in limited sizes. Message me for available sizes See more

24.01.2022 Check your ankles... If your ankle range of motion is restricted, your body will normally cheat by getting extra range of motion from a another joint called t...he sub talar joint. Over compensating through the Sub talar joint causes the foot to pronate (flatten out) more, which will not only affect the way you walk but can increase wear and tear and increase injury risk at the arch, ankles, knees and hips as well as altering posture and walking patterns. The jury is still out on exactly what "normal" range of motion is at the ankle, but in my experience you need approx 40+ degrees for functional movement which is approx 10-12cm from the wall in a weight bearing lunge test. To test your ankles range of motion, Stand facing a wall (one foot in front of the other) with about 10cm between your front foot and the wall. Bend the front knee until it touches the wall (keeping the heel on ground and aiming your knee over your little toe) If your knee can not touch the wall without the heel coming off ground, move your foot closer to wall until your knee reaches the wall. Once your knee reaches the wall measure the distance from the wall to your big toe. If your knee can touch the wall without the heel coming off the ground, then move your foot further away from the wall and measure the distance between the big toe and the wall. If the distance between your big toe and the wall is less than 9-10cm it is considered restricted. Over 10 cm and you are * remember to aim the knee over the little toe to keep your foot in a more neutral position and to limit the sub talar joint from helping out. * Also remember this is a basic ankle screening to help give you more awareness around what your body is doing (or not doing). If you are having pain or think there is a problem be sure to get assessed by a professional to ensure you get the right treatment for your restriction. See more

23.01.2022 NEW BAREFOOT MOVEMENT PODCAST #Repost @thewellnesscouch with @get_repost Tune in as @thebarefootpodiatrist talks with Clint from @primalinfluence around ...the importance and benefits of natural movement in both adults and children. Clint discusses how to make movement fun again as well as giving us some simple games to get our kids moving functionally to help improve skills such as balance. Check out Primal influence at www.primalinfluence.com (Link in bio or subscribe on iTunes) See more

22.01.2022 Thought for the day

21.01.2022 When standing and even more so when walking, we need to pay attention to the angle our feet are at. Thanks to footwear with stiffness through the toes and thong...s/flip flops, I am seeing more and more people taking on a duck footed (aka #daffy) foot posture. Standing and walking with our feet splayed like the picture on the left, means more rolling in and flattening of the arch. It also puts more load and twisting force through the knees and encourages you to roll off the inside of the big toe causing you to not only propel inefficiently and less powerfully but also means a much greater chance of developing bunions and muscle imbalances. Moving and retraining your body to move with the feet pointing forward has many benefits including: stronger propulsion, better hip/glute activation and position, improved knee alignment and greater control over your arch posture. See more

20.01.2022 Hope everyone is keeping well and safe. We are still open to help reduce the burden on our hospitals and health system. We are doing everything in our power to ensure we keep both our team and our clients as safe as possible by ensuring we follow strict infection control and social distancing measures. If you have muscle, joint or bone pain that requires an assessment, we ask that you consider a Telehealth consult with our experienced @thebarefootpodiatrist for assessment..., education and treatment. For a Telehealth consult book online at www.thebarefootmovement.com.au See more

20.01.2022 * Tib Post Heel Raises * . The tibialis posterior muscle runs down the inside of the leg and is not only a major stabilizer of the lower leg, but is also key in... supporting the arch of the foot. If the tib post becomes dysfunctional, you are much more likely to develop "flat feet" and compensations during your gait. (noooooo ). . 1. Pop a ball, rolled up towel or whatever you have handy between your heels. 2. Place the ball just below and behind the malleolus (big bones on the inside of the ankles.) 3. Squeeze the ball with your heels as you raise your heels up and down in a controlled motion. 4. Avoid locking your knees through the movement 5. Keep feet parallel . Start off easy - so you don't fry your tib post, and up the reps as you progress in strength and function. Remember the tib post is designed to activate during every step. And since we take on average 5-10k steps per day it is more than capable of putting up with a few reps once it is strong! See more

18.01.2022 Look who I bumped into today... If you haven’t already be sure to check out my chat with @chefpeteevans on his awesome recipes for life podcast about the bene...fits of getting barefoot. Podcast available on iTunes (Link in bio) https://www.thebarefootmovement.com.au/new-blog/peteevans See more

16.01.2022 Home schooling- PDHPE Stay safe everyone and keep those feet healthy

13.01.2022 ~SHORTFOOT BOUNDING~ Life requires us to move in all sorts of planes. Whether it is Walking, running, jumping, sports or life in general, we need to create st...ability whilst propelling or landing in multi directions. Start by bounding forward off each foot at a 45 degree angle. Propel off an active foot, driving with the big toe and glutes Keep the knees unlocked throughout the whole movement. When landing - activate short foot, keep the knees soft and remain stable through your hips. This is not only great as a propulsion drill but awesome for learning to land with a slight sideways momentum, helping to improve stability between the ground, foot, ankle and hip. See more

13.01.2022 Single leg balance with assistance I commonly see people collapsing their arch and knee inwards when standing on one leg (including during gait). This can le...ad to misalignment of the lower limb and increases risk of foot, knee and back pains and injury. A great way to practice stabilising this misalignment is with assistance from a gym ball. Place the ball against a wall and then stand with your knee against the ball. Anchor your big toe into the ground (don’t over engage big toe but ensure you maintain pressure through it) and maintain pressure with the knee against the ball. Slowly step up and down into a single leg stance ensuring the grounded leg remains stable and that the big toe remains engaged with the ground and the knee engaged against the ball. You should feel your arch engaging and may even feel your glutes working to stabilise your knee. See more

13.01.2022 There are 4 layers of muscle that help support, stabilise and move our feet. Each of these muscles play a vital role, which is why it is so important that w...e spend time out of shoes, using and strengthening them to ensure strong foundations and healthy movement. Check out thebarefootmovement.com.au to book an assessment or to find links to workshops and podcasts See more

12.01.2022 Many shoes these days have a hidden (or not so hidden) inbuilt heel raise. Check your work shoes, school shoes, training shoes and even casual shoes to see if t...hey have a raised heel, as this can affect the way your feet and body moves and functions. A raised heel shortens your Achilles, increases load at the knee, can alter how your glutes function as well as changing posture from your feet right up to the hips Aim for a minimal heel raise, but remember to transition slowly if you have been in a raised heel for a while. See more

12.01.2022 ~ RAISED HEELS AFFECT POSTURE ~ Heel raises are present in so many shoes these days and cause so many compensations throughout the body. A heel raise is any... footwear sole that puts the heel higher than the front of the foot (even if only a couple of milimetres ) Here are some of the effects /compensations that Heel raises cause: 1. lock the arch in our foot by over engaging the windlass mechanism. (Less shock absorption and reduced propulsion) 2. More pressure on the forefoot 3. Altered balance 4. Reduced ankle range of motion / flexibility and stability 5. Shortened calves and achilles 6. Increased pressure on knees 7. More likely to hyperextend knees during gait. 8. Pelvis tilts forward to compensate 9. Harder for glutes to function efficiently 10. Spine mis-alignment 11. Flared ribs (chest sticks out) 12. Harder to maintain efficient breathing and core stability These compensations ultimately result in altered movement patterns and reduced stability, as well as changing the body’s natural springs that help with shock absorbing and propulsion. This leads to more wear and tear, muscle imbalances, joint issues and PAIN. See more

10.01.2022 < FLIP FLOPS / THONGS > I have had lots of people asking whether thongs are ok to wear... so are they? If the thong is open back (like in the first pictur...e), it causes us to claw our toes in order to keep the footwear on our feet. This clawing changes the way a function in our arch works called the windlass mechanism. This basically means we lock our feet at the wrong time and over engage the muscles in our arch, which leads to a tight plantar fascia, tight calves and an altered gait pattern. It is also important to note that the cushioning in some thongs can be quite unstable, which can also encourage a dysfunctional gait. The altered gait caused by open back, squishy thongs can lead to heel pain, ankle pain, knee, hip and lower back pain. If you are wanting to wear thongs, the best thing you can do for your feet is to find something with a strap to secure your heel, which will allow for your foot to function naturally. See more

09.01.2022 Our Toes should be the widest part of the foot. We should naturally have spaces between our toes!! Years in restrictive footwear causes our toes and midfoot to squish together and become jammed up, narrow and with minimal spaces between toes. Loosen and stretch your toes, forefoot and midfoot by interlocking your fingers between your toes. (Start with just finger tips if your toes are really tight.) Gently move the foot in different directions as seen in the video. This is no...t only a great way to mobilise the feet, but also aligns the toes and metatarsals. Aim for 1-5 minutes each side. Start with one foot, then take a few steps before doing the other foot to see if you can feel the difference. Keeping the toes mobile, (especially the big toe) can make it easier to activate the intrinsic muscles in the feet - meaning better foot posture and control This exercise may be uncomfortable but should not be painful. See more

02.01.2022 One week to go until the start of our active seniors balance program with Heidi Clarke of Body Dynamics exercise physiologists and our own Paul Thompson the barefoot podiatrist. For more info or to book your spot call 42859006

02.01.2022 Free talk at The Village Practice on Monday 14th January @ 7pm. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-back-to-school-footwea

02.01.2022 Our feet are full of nerves that are communicating to our brain/body constantly. The feedback our body receives from our feet helps us react and adapt efficient...ly to different surfaces/ textures / conditions underfoot for the correct timing of muscles, balance, adequate shock absorption and much much more. Being in supportive and cushioned shoes blocks our body from receiving the correct messages, which leads to muscle imbalances, reduced proprioception, increased ground reaction forces, less springiness, increased joint stress etc. Wearing shoes means our body has to compensate for not getting important messages on time which can result in poor posture, pain, injury, increased chance of sprains and performance leaks. Barefoot movement is such an important part of posture and movement correction, but ease into it if you haven’t been barefoot for a while to avoid overloading the system. See more