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Total Foot and Ankle Clinic

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9635 8739

Address: Shop 2a, 146 Marsden St 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.footandankleclinic.com.au

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25.01.2022 Achilles tendonitis Is inflammation of the Achilles tendon. In most cases, it is a type of overuse injury and is more common in younger people. Professional and week-end athletes can suffer from Achilles tendonitis, but it is also a common overuse injury in people not involved in sport. Symptoms... Symptoms of Achilles tendonitis include: Pain in the back of the heel Difficulty walking sometimes the pain makes walking impossible Swelling, tenderness and warmth of the Achilles tendon. Treatment The aim of the treatment is to the reduce strain on the tendon and to reduce inflammation. An assessment is needed to determine the best action plain for treatment.

24.01.2022 Total Foot and Ankle Clinic is on Google 360 view with inside walk through. Clinic on link below goo.gl/BVnavX

23.01.2022 Flat feet Flat feet (Excessive Pronation) is an informal reference to a medical condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Flat feet can cause many problems from forefoot, arch and ankle pains, to more leg issues, like knee, hip and lower back pains. Only through assessment, a Podiatrist is able to determine the excessiveness of the flat feet and what problems they may caus...e.Kids can also suffer due to problems caused by flat feet. Treatment People with Excessive Proration (Flat feet) should wear arch supports (known as foot orthotics) to prevent damage to the feet, ankles, legs and knees and to also prevent future complications.

21.01.2022 Bunions (hallux valgus) Are often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. With a bunion, the big toe leans toward the second toe, rather than pointing straight ahead. This throws the bones out of alignment, producing the bunions "bump." Bunions are a progressive disorder. They begin with a leaning of the big toe, gradually changing the angle of the bones over the years and slowly producing the characteristic bump, which continues to become increasingly prominent. Us...ually the symptoms of bunions appear at later stages, although some people never have symptoms. Bunions are most often caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot. So normally someone in the family may have them. Symptoms: Pain or soreness Inflammation and redness A burning sensation Perhaps some numbness Other conditions which may appear with bunions include calluses on the big toe, sores between the toes, ingrown toenail, and restricted motion of the toe. Treatment Early treatments are aimed at easing the pain of bunions and stopping the bunions from getting worse, but they wont reverse the deformity itself. The Mechanics of the foot would need to be addressed and a suitable treatment plan put into place. Custom orthotics are used at times to reduce the hallux from further deviation.

17.01.2022 First aid course held at the Total Foot and Ankle Clinic.

16.01.2022 Ingrown toenail An ingrown toenail occurs when part of the nail penetrates the skin, which can often result in an infection. The ingrown nail can also apply pressure in the nail fold area without penetrating the skin - this is not technically an ingrown toe nail, but can also be painful. Pain is the main symptom of an ingrown toe nail. Causes:... Poor cutting Previous trauma Foot mechanics Footwear Treatment Patients should try not to dig out the nail by themselves, they can cause the ingrown to get worse or possibly let it get infected. The main aim of treatment is to be as non-invasive as possible. First line of treatment is to take a small section of the affected nail, clear the side and bandage it with regular packing and dressing. If this small procedure doesnt work, the patient will need to undertake nail surgery known as a Partial Nail Avulsion (PNA). This is where the affected section of nail is removed from the matrixes and cauterised to stop regrowth of that nails side section. Procedure is done under local anaesthetic with antibiotics before and after procedure. Ingrown Toe-Nails

15.01.2022 Have you noticed your children walking strange or funny? Flat feet? intoeing? balance issues? As children are growing it is important to check and assess their feet and legs to make sure they a growing and developing correctly. Many lower limb issues can be corrected during childhood, which will avoid complications in their teenage and adult years. Good time from the age of 2 and up. Book an appointment today for a assessment for your children. All children undergo a full ...bio-mechanical and gait assessment, which will outline any issues they may have. 2 locations Parramatta: 96358739 (Shop 2a, 146 Marsden St Parramatta) Greenacre: 97915234 (Greenoaks medical centre: 139 waterloo Rd) visit our website (THE KIDS CORNER): http://www.footandankleclinic.com.au/conditions

12.01.2022 Who is a Podiatrist? A podiatrist is a health professional who deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. The conditions podiatrists treat include those resulting from bone and joint disorders such as arthritis and soft-tissue and muscular pathologies as well as neurological and circulatory diseases. Podiatrists also diagnose and treat many complications of the lower limb. This includes heel pain, walking problems, lower limb pain, knee and hip pains, diabetic foot care, flat feet, child walking problems and more

12.01.2022 The Podiatrist - Dr Omar Najjarine (Podiatrist) Omar Najjarine graduated in 2006 with a Bachelors degree in Podiatry from the University of Western Sydney and currently registered as a Podiatrist. Omar went on to further his studies completing certificate courses in Lower-Limb Biomechanics and Mobilisation, Prolotherapy and Acupuncture, which broadened his skills, knowledge and understanding of the foot, sports medicine and biomechanics. Omar is currently working to complete ...a Masters degree in Podiatric Surgery from Queen Margaret University (UK). Over the years, Omar has worked in various clinics in and around Sydney and has gained experience in various aspects of Podiatry. Omar currently owns and operates the Total Foot and Ankle Clinic, which offers general and sports Podiatry services from 3 locations around Sydney, with the main clinic located in the Parramatta CBD. His main interests are lower limb biomechanics, Orthotics, Paediatrics, Nail surgery and Sports Podiatry. He works hard with patients in helping them treat and relieve their symptoms and pain. Omar is always keeping up to date with modern research and technologies to help offer the best services and treatments for his patients.

10.01.2022 MEDIBANK AND BUPA MEMBERS The Total Foot and Ankle Clinic are preferred providers and first choice providers for Medibank and BUPA members. This allows Medibank and Bupa customers to access discounts on consultation fees, greater rebates from the health fund and discounts on products like orthotics and surgery. *Please note that the clinic is covered by all health funds, however Medibank and Bupa offer incentives to their members for attending the clinic.

08.01.2022 Fractures can be worse then what they appear. 5 year old girl sustained a fall however original X ray at the date of injury was taken on a lateral angle not showing displacement of the true nature of the break. 4 weeks later patient was sent for a proper x-ray from a anterior view was clealy seen. Please note that all xrays for fractures should be conducted from various angles. *injury and first xray was conducted overseas

07.01.2022 In-toeing and walking abnormally in kids Many kids walk with an in-toe when they start to walk. This is due to an internal rotation of the lower leg bone (tibia). As a child grows, the tibia bone should start to unwind and straighten (This occurs while the growth plates are still open), thus making the knee and the ankle position the same. However due to environmental and other factors, these bones are not correcting themselves enough, thus leaving the tibia bone in an inward... position, which in-turn causes the body to try other means of correcting the foot position. The body uses other muscles to correct the childs walking. This in turn gives rise to other complications like growing pains, strained muscles and over compensation issues. Pediatric assessment needs to be conducted to determine the extent of the tibia torsion. Treatment There are treatments available, which assist in re-aligning these bones. This can only be done when the child is still young, and the growth plates are still open. Treatment may vary from person to person. Biomechanical assessment is necessary to determine the best method of treatment. Orthotic gait plates may be an option for treatment, depending on the nature of the condition and outcomes of the assessments.

04.01.2022 Flat feet in Children What are flat feet? When a child has flat feet, it means that all parts of the bottom of each foot touch the ground when your child is standing. Older children may have flat feet for a number of reasons. Problems with ligaments, muscles, joints, bones, and the nervous system are all possible causes.... What are the symptoms? Your child could have flexible flat feet or rigid flat feet. Flexible flat feet: Most children with flat feet have flexibility in their feet. When a child stands on a flexible flat foot, the arch falls and is flat. The arch comes back when your child raises the big toe. Children with flexible flat feet sometimes walk with their toes pointed inward to help keep their balance. This can cause the soles of the childs shoes to wear out quickly. Flexible flat feet dont cause foot pain. Rigid flat feet: As a child gets older, flat feet may get more rigid or inflexible. If this happens, your child will probably have foot pain. How are they diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will ask about your childs symptoms and examine your childs feet. Your provider will watch how your child walks. How are they treated? If your childs feet are painful or far from meeting their milestones, depending on the cause, different treatments might help. Special shoes or shoe inserts: Special shoes or inserts may help relieve the pain. Shoes or inserts, however, dont correct any misshapen bones of the feet. Thats why its important to have an orthopedic doctor check your childs feet. Stretching exercises: Stretching the muscles of the leg may be helpful. Every child is different and a biomechanical assessment would the best way to determine the best treatment method and outcome for your child.

03.01.2022 Ball of foot pain or Mortons Neuroma Is characterised by pain and numbness of the plantar aspect of the foot (ball of foot) and numbness between the toes. Most commonly of the third and fourth intermetatarsal spaces, but can occur other places. It is caused by the entrapment of the intermetatarsal plantar nerve which runs between the bones of the foot. Pain can be localised, or spread out through the foot. Can sometimes feel like walking on a marble.... Treatments Since this problem is caused by the metatarsal bones of the feet collapsing and squeezing the digital nerves. Treatment The treatment requires raising and separating the metatarsal bones to free the nerve, and this is done by a device called a met-dome, which sits under the foot. This will relieve the pains and free the nerve from pressure. An assessment is needed to determine the correct position of the dome, to relieve the pressure of the nerve and thus eliminate pain.