Foundation Podiatry in Townsville, Queensland | Podiatrist

Foundation Podiatry

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4775 1760

Address: Shop 3/9-13 Kokoda Street, Idalia 4811 Townsville, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Here’s Hayley casting and fitting a Richie Brace for our lovely patient Gina who has a painful flat foot due to tendon dysfunction of the main supporting structure of the arch. A Richie Brace is a custom-made ankle foot orthosis (AFO) designed to treat complex and chronic conditions of the foot and ankle. It incorporates and custom foot orthotic with adjustable semi-rigid lower leg uprights to stabilise rotational forces in the foo...t and lower limb. Different modifications can be made to add further restriction of motion depending on what is required. The Richie Brace is made from a plaster cast taken of the patient’s foot and lower leg. The lightweight, low-profile design is preferred by patients over traditional longer leg solid shell ankle foot orthoses. Richie Brace AFOs are well suited to treating a number of conditions, including: Adult acquired flatfoot secondary to posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Lateral ankle instability Degenerative joint disease of the ankle or rearfoot Peroneal tendinopathy Dropfoot

25.01.2022 New shoe feels!!! #widetoebox #trailrunningshoes #topo #someoneisexcited

24.01.2022 Shin Splints series Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome MTSS is perhaps the most common presentation of shin pain (lower leg exertional pain) associated with running or high impact activities. The pain is localised to the lower 1/3 of the tibia (shin bone) on the medial aspect (inside of the leg) there may be no pain at the beginning of the run, but after a period of time the pain starts to build and may continue to increase as the run continues... Sometimes the pain goes away during the run depending on the stage of injury. There may also be pain after cooling down and on walking for several days following the run. Pain and symptoms for medial tibial stress syndrome exists on a spectrum with less severe symptoms dissipating quickly and more severe symptoms resulting in stress fracture of the tibia.

23.01.2022 - . 2 years on and our lovely patient was still suffering ongoing pain, stiffness, extreme swelling and pins and needles. Kerry has greatly benefited from treatment with Low Level Laser therapy, medical acupuncture, kinesio taping, footwear advice, gait re-education and strengthening.

23.01.2022 Running Economy Tip #5: Add in some short interval and tempo runs. Aim to include some deliberate practice running which includes short fast intervals and tempo running. This type of running places more demand on the cardiovascular system (amount of oxygen consumed and delivered to the working muscles) thereby increasing the efficiency of oxygen consumption over time. Improvements in the efficiency of oxygen consumption lead to improvements in running economy. ... Warning! Short intervals and tempo running should be combined with plenty of easy running (See previous post on endurance running).

23.01.2022 ! Common cause of forefoot pain as a nerve running between the metatarsal becomes compressed and aggravated. Shooting, burning pain in ball of foot extending into toes (usually toes 3&4) Often caused by collapsed metatarsal arch or poorly functioning big toe joint... + Made worse by tight fitting footwear, prolonged walking & running Treatment often involves avoiding aggravating footwear, improving big toe joint mobility, re-creating metatarsal arch all to reduce compression of aggravated nerve. If conservative treatment is not successful this would suggest the neuroma is very large in size, then ultrasound-guided cortisone injection, nerve ablation or neuroma surgery may be required. The earlier conservative treatment is introduced the greater chance of avoiding big needles and surgery!

23.01.2022 F45 FriYay!!

23.01.2022 The festive season is fast approaching.. Are you tired, grumpy and in pain?? We find that it’s not just the school kids that get run down and irritable towards the end of the year - adults do as well! And if you also have pain then life can feel a bit overwhelming.... Don’t ignore your pain in the lead up to Xmas - come in and have a chat with Hayley or Chris - there will be many things that we can do to reduce your pain and allow you to have a more enjoyable festive season!

23.01.2022 , ’ . Custom foot orthoses with extra support on the outside + rockersole and lateral flare modifications to the right shoe is providing Al with more stability for his ankles. Now to focus on lumbo-pelvic strength!

22.01.2022 Raspberry Creek Falls

22.01.2022 Hayley shares a shoe lacing technique for people who experience pain on the top of their foot, or find their shoes tend rub on a bump or prominant bone. Here's a simple solution

22.01.2022 Funky Feet Friday 9 months of Chronic Achilles tendon pain GONE

21.01.2022 ! With over 14 years of operation in Townsville, Hayley and Chris have enjoyed following the development of many patients from early childhood to adolescence. Here at Foundation Podiatry, we take pride in the results seen with appropriate intervention at the right time leading to healthy results for children later in life.

20.01.2022 Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling of the joints. In Rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system targets the lining of the joints, causing inflammation and joint damage. RA usually affects smaller joints, such as the joints in the hands and feet, however larger joints such as the hips and knees can also be affected. Research shows that in patients with RA, Low Level Laser therapy can re...duce pain and morning stiffness and is a good adjunct treatment to managing flare-ups. Here is Hayley helping our lovely patient Jill manage her pain and swelling due to RA. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10955339/

20.01.2022 !! Lets show all the wonderful Dads out there our appreciation, with the chance to win a $250 dinner voucher to Ribs & Rumps Townsville!!! : 1. Like our Page - Foundation Podiatry 2. Comment on this post explaining why your Dad (OR ANY great Dad you know) is so awesome! ... Its that easy! Drawn Wednesday 2nd September @ 5pm Good luck!! #supportlocal #supportlocaltownsville #dadsaerawesome See more

20.01.2022 A day to pause and remember...

19.01.2022 The FP team are back on deck and ready to tackle 2021! #foundationpodiatry #townsvillepodiatry

19.01.2022 Ever wondered what our at Foundation Podiatry do on a daily basis?? Find out here https://www.foundationpodiatry.com.au/what-we-do/

19.01.2022 Fridays Now time to be creative #townsvilleshines #gratitude #springiscoming

19.01.2022 Hayley has just finished a week of yoga & hiking up in the Daintree rainforest. Wonderful way to reenergise! #grateful #loveNQ

18.01.2022 . LLLT is the application of red and near infrared light over an injured site to reduce inflammation, accelerate tissue healing and reduce pain. Laser is being used here to reduce pain and swelling after Plantar Fasciitis surgery >, extremely patient friendly, no nasty side effects!... > Dramatically shortened recovery time with rapid reduction in swelling and inflammation > Accelerates bodys own ability to heal See more

16.01.2022 . Podiatrists can refer for bulk-billing x-ray, ultrasound and EOS (leg length measurement) for our patients! So no need to visit your GP to get imaging done we can arrange it for you when appropriate! We can also view the images online so no need to collect hard copies of your x-rays (yay for the environment!)

15.01.2022 Acute Achilles tendon pain responding very well to Low Level Laser therapy, medical acupuncture and kinesio taping. Once the pain has calmed down, we then introduce the strengthening program Calm it down build it up Happy days

15.01.2022 to Heather who won our Monthly Facebook prize draw! We hope you found something delicious to treat yourself at Otto's Market Precinct (And thanks for the treat you brought us - we really do have the best patients!)

15.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day; time to pause and acknowledge those who have lost their lives during wars and conflicts. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front in WWI, attained a special significance and is now universally associated with the remembrance of those who died at war.... At Foundation Podiatry we treat a lot of Veterans as well as currently serving Defence Members so we are regularly reminded of the sacrifices made by our Defence force personnel. In recognition of our fallen soldiers today you can view the live streamed Townsville Remembrance Day ceremony online This COVID Safe community commemoration ceremony will be live on Council’s website from 10.30am.

14.01.2022 Help us to deliver pre-loved sports shoes to those in need in our local community We are always collecting for Shoes for Planet Earth - it would be great to have a few more pairs to add to these before we pass them on. : 1. SPORTS SHOES only please ... 2. NO HOLES & GOOD SOLES 3. CLEAN! We dont have the facilities to clean them at the clinic so make sure they are in a reasonable condition for somebody to receive 4. SHOE LACES & INNERSOLES - yes please Thank you for helping us change the world one pair of shoes at a time See more

14.01.2022 ( & ) Hayley has settled the pain and swelling with a few sessions of low level laser therapy, medical acupuncture and taping to a point where we can introduce weight-bearing strengthening exercises

14.01.2022 When its been a big week... Have a relaxing weekend everyone!

13.01.2022 Sinus tarsi is a large opening on the outside aspect of the foot/ankle where blood vessels, nerves and soft tissue are housed - known as the eye of the foot or bullet hole. Sinus tarsi syndrome is localised pain and swelling in the sinus tarsi region, often following an ankle injury or in a very pronated (collapsed arch) foot type.... Localised pain and swelling over sinus tarsi Feeling of instability Pain worse with prolonged activity Tend to be much worse with uneven ground

12.01.2022 Sunday morning trail run #loveNQ #grateful #townsvilleshines

12.01.2022 Shin Splints Series Anterior tibial stress fracture This is a less common presentation of shin pain and is localised on the front of the shin bone in the centre third of the lower leg. This is one of the high risk stress fracture sites of the foot and lower limb high risk indicating that the complication rate is higher for non-union healing. ... The cause of an anterior tibial stress fracture is similar to MTSS however the location of pain is different and the risk of delayed healing is much greater.

10.01.2022 Hayley shares the down-low on Low Level Laser Therapy How it works Conditions we use it for in our clinic Why we love it

10.01.2022 Best of luck ladies!!

10.01.2022 - As you may know the team at Foundation Podiatry are always keen to do our bit for the planet. These days most of us are hopefully quite aware of recycling at home - but does it got out the window when you get to work? Here are a few of the simple things the FP Team do to help reduce our environmental impact:... We try to keep as paper-free as possible We purchase items made from recycled materials where available. Our latest printer is cartridge-free We reuse what we can (paper, packaging, materials, glass jars) We recycle what we can through Council collection services (Paper, hard plastics, glass, aluminium) We return various other items to the relevant collection centres to be recycled (Batteries, tech waste, soft plastics) We each have our own reusable water bottle and coffee cups For more tips to help get your workplace recycling https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationa//recycling-systems

10.01.2022 One of many problems that can occur in the forefoot. The plantar plate is a thick ligamentous structure located in the ball of the foot and connects the bottom of the base of the toes to the corresponding metatarsal head. Injuries to the plantar plate include partial tears through to complete rupture. ... Plantar plate injuries can occur from an acute incident, such as landing heavily on your forefoot playing squash, however they mostly develop slowly over time from a progressive degeneration of the plantar plate from repetitive overuse or biomechanical abnormalities (such as bunions, dysfunctional big toe joint, long 1st metatarsal, collapsed metatarsal arch, heavily over-pronated foot type). >Pain and swelling under ball of foot >Toes may splay apart (especially toes 2-3), may become clawed or elevated >Pain is worse in strong toe flexion, such as back foot in a lunge or squatting down to garden Treatment depends on whether the injury is acute or chronic in nature. Plantar plate injury is only one of the myriad of forefoot conditions, heres a list of some others: Sesamoiditis Metatarsal stress fracture Bunion (hallux valgus) Mortons neuroma Capsulitis Intermetatarsal bursitis Structural and Rigid hallux limitus + others Learn more about forefoot conditions here: https://www.foundationpodiatry.com.au/forefoot-pain/

09.01.2022 Sometimes old school is best Every foot is different which is why IF orthotics are required we use numerous scanning/ casting techniques to best capture the foot and then we make different types of orthotics using various materials from various orthotic labs to get the best individual result

09.01.2022 The festive season is fast approaching.. , ?? We find that it’s not just the school kids that get run down and irritable towards the end of the year - adults do as well! And if you also have pain then life can feel a bit overwhelming.... Don’t ignore your pain in the lead up to Xmas - come in and have a chat with Hayley or Chris - there will be many things that we can do to reduce your pain and allow you to have a more enjoyable festive season!

09.01.2022 Shin Splints Series Compartment Syndrome Compartment Syndrome is another version of shin pain that presents with running or high impact activities. It is also referred to as Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome. The lower leg is divided into 4 muscle compartments, each with its own blood supply, nerve supply and function over the footand leg. During exercise the bloodflow to muscles increases thus enlarging them. Each compartment is surrounded b...y a fascia that contains the compartment and during exercise the fascia would expand with the muscles. Compartment syndrome occurs when the fascia is not expanding with the muscles which causes an increase in pressure within the compartment. The increased pressure results in pain in the leg, a feeling of heaviness or high pressure and as the activity continues there may be symptoms in the foot (such as pins and needles, numbness or weakness). As soon as exercise stops, the pressure reduces and the pain dissipates. There is usually very little residual pain once exercise has stopped.

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09.01.2022 To all the Dads, step-Dads, foster Dads, adoptive Dads and special Father figures in our lives - thanks for showing your love and support in your own unique way !

08.01.2022 We have truly been spoilt this year! Thank you! #grateful

08.01.2022 Look who came in for a visit today! Our lovely receptionist Sarita brought in her beautiful little bundle of joy to meet the team and we all fell in love...

08.01.2022 ! 2021! Let's embrace this year with hope in our hearts and our best foot forward...

08.01.2022 ! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, passionate Podiatrist to join our well-respected clinic in Townsville, North Queensland. We provide biomechanical/ MSK Podiatry care only! That’s right.... no general treatment! Part time or full time position, we can be flexible.... Are you wanting to be challenged more in your career? And be supported along the way? Do you feel your skill set and passion for Biomechanical Podiatry is being wasted doing endless general treatment? Keen to embrace the relaxed, outdoors environment that is NQ? Want to learn new skills and spice things up? We highly utilise different treatment approaches such as exercise prescription/rehab, medical acupuncture, Class IV Low Level Laser therapy, Shockwave therapy, running gait assessments) Learn more here https://www.podiatry.org.au//enthusiastic-podiatrist-neede

08.01.2022 Good luck to all those competing in the Riverway Triathlon today! It looks like a great course

07.01.2022 ! We have an all-female team here at Foundation Podiatry heres some info about our team and how we have supported the Townsville community over the last 13 years. https://www.foundationpodiatry.com.au/who-why/

07.01.2022 ! Ask the FP foot gurus how

07.01.2022 Team Christmas dinner

06.01.2022 Here’s Chris with some advice for the festive season

06.01.2022 We would like to say a big thank you to our wonderful patients and the Townsville community As challenging as 2020 has been we have continued to grow and help many more locals to lead healthy, active lifestyles! Wishing you all a happy & safe festive season... Hayley, Chris, Martina & Catherine The FP team See more

06.01.2022 Continuing with Womens Health week - Women tend to suffer more regularly from foot pain and are also more vulnerable to certain foot problems. Narrow fitting and high heel footwear contribute to foot problems Menopause can play havoc with tendons and fascia... Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) and a myriad of forefoot pain occur more often in women. At Foundation Podiatry we pride ourselves on successfully managing the myriad of Womens foot problems you can learn more here!

05.01.2022 Weekends are for exploring!! #loveNQ #summeriscoming

05.01.2022 *Womens Health Week* Here at Foundation Podiatry we are an all female team - AND 2 thirds of our patient base is female! So we are really passionate about helping women to look after their wellbeing. Later this week we will be sharing be sharing some information on Foot Health for Women. ... But we also encourage you to sign up and check out all the #WomensHealthWeek events happening online and in person throughout the week. Theres loads of great information and fun activities to choose from. https://events.womenshealthweek.com.au/events See more

05.01.2022 There are many different causes of heel pain (not just plantar fasciitis). Here’s Hayley's rundown:

04.01.2022 Selecting the right running shoes can be tricky! Biomechanical Podiatrist Chris, our resident running coach, talks about which features may help with injury prevention.

04.01.2022 ' . We greatly appreciate your support during another challenging year and hope your Christmas is everything you wish for.

04.01.2022 | Low Level Laser therapy on Scar tissue | Laser therapy is effective for tissue healing and reducing scar tissue build up. Our lovely patient had a plantar fibroma surgically removed from the bottom of her foot which did not completely heal and then required a skin graft. The painful scar kept splitting open and made the arch of her foot very tight and therefore difficult to walk. With laser therapy the scar softened and became more pliable so she could walk properly.

04.01.2022 The importance of your big toe in maintaining arch stability The big toe needs to be straight with the 1st metatarsal to allow your arch muscles (in particular your abductor hallucis) to engage. When your big toe starts to move towards your 2nd toe you lose stability in your arch. Its also really important to have adequate big toe joint mobility and a straight big toe to have healthy feet - something we can definitely help you out with

04.01.2022 ! Here’s Chris talking about some features which may enhance running performance. ? !

03.01.2022 ! ' - ' ! Here's a sample of what was on Hayley's plate today:... Ankle pain and instability Nerve pain post cancer treatment Plantar fasciopathy Hip pain due to short leg, ankle fusion, big toe arthritis Big toe pain with running Bow legs & medial knee osteoarthritis 4 year history of chronic achilles tendon pain Ongoing heel pain after plantar fascia surgery Congenital hip disorder resulting in significantly short leg and altered gait ... & knee pain and back pain!

02.01.2022 Home made Xmas treats from our lovely patient Jo! #grateful #appreciated

02.01.2022 Lucky us getting a Christmas gift already! Thanks to our friends at Footwork Podiatric Laboratory Hands up if you think Hayley and Chris look a bit TOO excited about this one?! We're currently taking bets on how long that rocky road will last...

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Meagan who won our Monthly Facebook prize draw! Enjoy your FriYay drinks with the girls at Ottos Market Precinct #FriYay #Supportlocaltownsville #localssuportinglocals

01.01.2022 Sunday Funday exploring Maggie Is

01.01.2022 Chris explains how we use strapping to offload the foot in different ways - particularly to control pronation. Strapping can be a great trial to assess whether foot posture and foot function may be contributing to your symptoms/pain

01.01.2022 in the management of Medical Laser therapy offers a quick, painless, non-invasive, side-effect free alternative to relieve the debilitating pain of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain). Laser therapy is particularly helpful in the more acute, flared up stages of heel pain as it is a completely painless treatment with no side effects. We use laser to calm the heel pain down to a point where we can introduce strengthening exercises etc. Lase...r is also a good treatment option if a tear is present in the plantar fascia. Shockwave therapy (and cortisone injections for that matter) are contra-indicated if an intra-substance tear is present. Learn more here: https://www.foundationpodiatry.com.au/low-level-laser-ther/