Pinnacle Podiatry Gymea in Gymea, New South Wales, Australia | Physical therapist

Pinnacle Podiatry Gymea

Locality: Gymea, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9525 5229

Address: 1/106 Gymea Bay Rd 2227 Gymea, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Heel pain/plantar fasciitis: One of the most common causes for pain at the base of the heel is plantar fasciitis. So what is your plantar fascia and what is plantar fasciitis? ... Your plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom surface of your foot, connecting your heel to your toes. When mircotrauma begins to occur due to the structure being overloaded, it is typical for sharp pain occur first thing in the morning (upon getting out of bed) or when standing up after a long period of rest. After a short period of time, the pain normally decreases, but it may return after prolonged standing or walking. The prognosis for plantar fasciitis is usually very positive and treatment often includes: inflammation relief to reduce pain, stretches, strengthening and orthotics (if a structural/biomechanical cause is noted) to reduce the load on the degenerative structure and prevent further issues and reoccurrence. It is important to note that "heel spurs", even if they are present, are not usually related to this condition and therefore surgical removal of the spurring is NOT advised.

25.01.2022 186kms waked and The Walk To @saveoursons is over for another year. It has been a blessing being involved with this amazing charity for the last 6 years, along with @physio_focus, treating and walking with so many wonderful people. Lots of work left to do before our dream of finding a cure for #duchennemusculardystrophy is realised!... #saveoursons #walk4duchenne2020 #podiatry #gymea #sutherlandshire

25.01.2022 Sore feet, knees, legs or lower back while walking? There isn't a lot of time left to claim your orthotic and podiatry (health fund) benefits for this year. Why not make use of it before it's gone for another year? Book in for a check-up or treatment today 9525 5229.

20.01.2022 Getting fit- Is that one of your new years resolutions? A sudden increase in exercise can commonly be linked to pain and injury. To reduce the likelihood of issues arising, be sure to:... -Stretch: Stretching regularly, including before and after exercise, can help minimise the risk of injury. -Slowly increase activity: for your New Years resolution (getting fit) to be a long term success, it is imperative that you slowly increase your exercise levels. This will assist in preventing overuse injuries and keep you exercising for longer. -Wear the right gear: not all running shoes suit each athlete or weekend warrior. Make sure you get fitted properly and are wearing the right shoes to reduce the risk or unnecessary injuries. -Seek advice: if any issues arise, whether they are pain, numbness or any other symptom that raises concern, book in to see us for a thorough assessment from the feet up. Preventing issues and getting onto injuries early, are easier/quicker processed than waiting for it a chronic injury.

18.01.2022 Are you concerned that your child is in-toeing (or pigeon toed)? This is a common cause for concern for numerous parents. Do you treat the condition? Do you wait and see if it improves, or will that make it harder to treat?... At Pinnacle Podiatry Gymea, we assess the condition and can provide you with the best advice and management if needed. There are three common causes for in-toeing and they each have different ages in which they should naturally correct themselves and different ways to manage the condition if needed. The three common conditions are: -Femoral anteversion (twisted thigh bone) -Tibial torsion (twisted shin bone) -Metatarsus adductus (curved foot) In some cases the best management is to monitor the progression of the rotation, for others an intervention such as splints or an orthotic can be the best method to promote the reduction of the condition, in severe cases surgery can be advised. If you are concerned about how your child is walking, why not book in an assessment? Contact us on 9525 5229

18.01.2022 When conservative treatment doesn't relieve the pain/discomfort of toe deformity, surgery may be an option. David is an example of a healthy, active 29 year old who has benefited from a consolation with a surgeon. View his results in the link. ... If you are having pain or if your feet are preventing you from doing daily actives give us a call. We can assess whether a conservative treatment plan can help you, or refer you to a surgeon if needed. Contact us on: 9525 5229

16.01.2022 A note from the legends at Pinnacle Podiatry Gymea. Nelson and the team have been a part of the Walk to Save Our Sons Support Team for the past two years. ... ~~~~~~~~ Our clinic offers effective, comprehensive and specialised treatment for General, Chronic and Sports Podiatry. The professionally qualified Pinnacle Podiatry team treat a range of conditions from ingrown nails, corns and warts, to foot, ankle and knee pain. We also offer personalised non-custom, prefabricated and custom orthotics made by our team. Pinnacle Podiatry is currently offering bulk-billed (no gap) podiatric treatments, when an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral has been provided by a doctor. So, if you are looking for a comprehensive treatment, contact Pinnacle Podiatry Gymea on 02 9525 5229.

15.01.2022 Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth... Ever wonder how he does it? It's rare for sprinters of Bolt's height to be effective in the 100m sprint. This is due to the fact that it is very difficult for tall sprinters to maintain the angles and positions required in order to produce the power and speed needed during the inital 30m. ... Tall sprinters in the past (Carl Lewis, Linford Christie) have been required to use their extra stride length to make up for their poor starts. Gaining an advantage in the back end of the race. But Bolt is different. He manages not only to take advantage of his long stride but he also manages to cycle a faster stride length, like a shorter athlete would. This keeps him up in line with the shorter sprinters at the 30m mark and allows him to pull away in the back end of the race. Giving him the time to stop and smiler for the camera.

14.01.2022 Come in and check out range of sandals and shoes, just in time for summer! #reverefootwear

14.01.2022 How do orthotics work? Whilst walking barefoot, forces are applied from the ground onto the parts of the feet that are in contact with it. These forces are known as ground reaction forces (GRF). Whilst wearing an orthotic, these forces can be dispersed and shifted, reducing loads on injured tissues and improving the functionality of how you walk and run. The forces applied from the orthotic onto the foot are orthotic reaction forces (ORF).... Therefore, a well designed orthotic which is fit by a well-informed podiatrist, can be very effective in treating foot, ankle and even knee and lower back issues. Some examples of conditions that orthotics can treat or manage include: ball of foot pain, pain along the top of the foot or around the ankle, plantar fasciitis, achilles issues, knee arthritis and even posture related lower back pain. The diagram in this post demonstrated where forces are applied through arrows and the strength of those forces through the length of the arrows. If you are having any pain from the lower back down, it may be beneficial for you to come in for a biomechanical assessment. At Pinnacle Podiatry we also work very closely in conjunction with Gymea Physio Focus, allowing us in conjunction with the physios to identify and treat issues from head to toe. Feel free to message us if you have any queries, or give us a call on 9525 5229

13.01.2022 Kelly Slaters free surfing injury at J-Bay is likely to rule him out of defending his title at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, he will likely also miss the Hurley Pro at Tresles. Due to the alignment of the 3rd and 4th metatarsals fractures, he will need surgery and will most likely have an external fixation (faster recovery). This will leave him non weight-bearing for 6 weeks before progressing back to light training.

12.01.2022 Bit of word play for your Punday Monday -Ive never metatarsal I didnt like

12.01.2022 Can orthotics benefit your knee pain/arthritis? Medial knee osteoarthritis (OA), which is easier understood as wear and tear on the inside of the knee, is one of the leading causes of disability in Australia. It can lead to knee pain, swelling, impaired function, morning stiffness and joint crepitus. ... The leading causative factor of this condition is the higher compression loads on the inside of the knee, which is associated with the positioning of the foot and knee. Diagram 1 demonstrates a normal knee to foot relation, while diagram 2 demonstrated a higher risk (genu varum) position, with an increased load on the inside of the knee. As the condition progresses there is a gradual thinning of the cartilage on the inside of the knee, leading to a larger (genu varum) deformity and an increasing load on the inside of the knee. The use of a well-designed (valgus) wedged-orthotic, as shown in diagram 3, can redirect the loads from the inside of the knee outwards, rebalancing the loads more evenly across the entire knee. This allows not only for a reduction of symptoms, but a reduction in damage and progression of the condition. Note on the attached photo, GRF stands for ground reaction force, which is the external force applied to the bone from the ground. Pain while you stand, walk or run does not have to be part of life. If you are having issues, why not book in for a consultation? 9525 5229

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11.01.2022 Did you know: pain is often a symptom and not the driving cause for your issue. To properly resolve your pain for good, you must treat the driving cause, not just your symptoms. "If you put 3 children in the back seat of a car, the one sitting in the middle is the one directly impacted by the child on either side. When you hear the middle child screaming and whining, the smart parent first looks at the two apparently "innocent" children looking out the windows, the blood dri...pping from their elbows." - Dr. Shawn Allen (The Gait Guys) Paraphrasing Dr Allen: If your knee is hurting or not doing what it is meant to, the wise podiatrist will first look at the foot and ankle relation as well as the hip and pelvis relation. To simply assess and treat the knee, is to ignore a large piece of the puzzle and quite potentially the true cause of your pain.

11.01.2022 Would you benefit from orthotics? Or maybe it's just time for you to get a new pair! There isn't long left for you to claim your annual orthotic entitlement through your health fund. If you dont claim it before December the 31st it will go to waste. Orthotics can assist in resolving a number of issues ranging from toe and foot pain to knee and lower back pain.... At Pinnacle Podiatry we thoroughly assess your gait (how you walk), your muscle strength and your joint range of motion. This allows us to decided whether you would benefit from orthotics and what the best design would be for your needs. You may simply need stretches, strengthening or even more suitable footwear for your feet. We can provide you with specific strengthening and stretching exercises, footwear advice as well as many other treatment modalities. If you have pain or may need an assessment, call today to book in an appointment on 9525 5229

10.01.2022 How can diabetes affect your feet? As most of you may know, diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases/conditions that can lead to an increase in blood sugar levels over time. If left untreated and managed, diabetes can result in a numerous complications, a number of which can be first seen in the feet. The two most common complications which we see and the two main things we assess for in relation to diabetes are; the damage of sensory nerve tissue (located in the feet) and d...amage to the vascular (blood) system, which can also be caused by smoking. Nerve tissue damage results in loss of feeling and therefore masks the feeling of pain when you injury yourself, while damage to the vascular system reduces the supply of blood to the feet, resulting in delayed healing. Both of these complications lead to the increased risk of complications, including foot ulceration and amputation. Yearly assessment from your podiatrist can reduce the risk of these complications, by early intervention and education. Are you a diabetic and not sure on your risk of complications, or just interested in nail and foot care to reduce? Why not private message us on facebook or ring and book in for a consultation? 9525 5229

10.01.2022 The hunt for Pokemon making your feet or legs hurt? At Pinnacle Podiatry we have the solutions to your issue. Why not book in for an appointment today?

08.01.2022 Would you benefit from orthotics? Or maybe its just time for you to get a new pair! There isnt long left for you to claim your annual orthotic entitlement through your health fund. If you dont claim it before December the 31st it will go to waste. Orthotics can assist in resolving a number of issues ranging from toe and foot pain to knee and lower back pain.... At Pinnacle Podiatry we thoroughly assess your gait (how you walk), your muscle strength and your joint range of motion. This allows us to decided whether you would benefit from orthotics and what the best design would be for your needs. You may simply need stretches, strengthening or even more suitable footwear for your feet. We can provide you with specific strengthening and stretching exercises, footwear advice as well as many other treatment modalities. If you have pain or may need an assessment, call today to book in an appointment on 9525 5229

08.01.2022 Here are some walking tips to take into the weekend, presented from the one and only Gigi Hadid. "Trust your feet." "Its always left foot in front of right, if you go right in front of left, everyone will know. Its embarrassing, its like social suicide."... "The world is your runway."

06.01.2022 How do orthotics work? Whilst walking without orthotics, forces are applied from the ground onto the parts of the feet that are in contact with it, which are generally the forefoot (front) and rearfoot (back). These forces are known as ground reaction forces (GRF). Throughout normal standing and walking, the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) which also known as the instep, doesnt come into contact with the ground and therefore there is no GRF.... Whilst using an orthotic, GRF are applied to the device which then applies its own forces on to the feet. These forces are known as orthotic reaction forces (ORF). A properly fit (non-custom) or customised orthotic disperses these ORF across the feet, including the MLA. Due to the orthotics ability to apply an external force to the MLA, it decreases the tension stress on the load bearing structures of the foot, such as the plantar fascia as well as plantar intrinsic muscles and ligaments. Therefore a key component of how orthotics work are their ability to relieve loads on injured tissues in the foot and leg, whilst improving gait function (the way you walk and run). Hence a well designed orthotic, fit by a well-informed podiatrist can be very effective in treating conditions such as plantar fasciitis, plantar intrinsic muscle fatigue, plantar ligament strain, or dorsal midfoot interosseous compression syndrome.

05.01.2022 Do you have sore areas on the bottom of your foot? Painful areas on the bottom of your foot are usually cause by a corn, callous or wart. Here at Pinnacle Podiatry we can quickly assess what is causing your pain and painlessly treat the cause. -Corns and callouses can be simply removed in our treatment chair with little to no pain.... -Warts are in fact a symptom of a viral infection. We use a number of means to reduce and clear-up any warts that are causing discomfort or are simply undesirable. At Pinnacle Podiatry Gymea, we have the facilities to make custom insoles (orthotics) that directly offload these chronically painful areas. Reducing the loads that caused your corns and callouses in the first place, helping you to walk without pain and in many cases, prevent them from returning. The orthotic device shown in the linked photo demonstrates a few methods of offloading painful areas: -The light blue foam (EVA) is a softer density, allowing for high pressure points to be reduced and cushioned. -The heel area demonstrated a similar softer density foam, in order to cushion the pressure applied to the heel during standing or walking. -The shape of the devise is customised to your foot, resulting in full contact with the bottom surface of your foot and the dispersal of loads and forces on the foot over a larger area.

04.01.2022 When conservative treatment doesnt relieve the pain/discomfort of toe deformity, surgery may be an option. David is an example of a healthy, active 29 year old who has benefited from a consolation with a surgeon. View his results in the link. ... If you are having pain or if your feet are preventing you from doing daily actives give us a call. We can assess whether a conservative treatment plan can help you, or refer you to a surgeon if needed. Contact us on: 9525 5229

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03.01.2022 Do you get pain along the top of your foot while standing, walking or running? Common causes for pain along the top of the feet during weight-bearing are stress fractures and/or stress reactions in the long bones of the feet (metatarsals). These injuries occur when there is repetative bending of the metatarsals due to forces placed on the heads of these bones during weight-bearing activities. ... A metatarsal pad (shown in the diagram) placed in the right position, can be used to successfully reduce the bending forces placed on these bones, allowing them to heal. Note on the attached photo, GRF stands for ground reaction force, which is the external force applied to the bone from the ground. Pain while you stand, walk or run does not have to be part of life. If you are having issues, why not book in for a consultation? 9525 5229

03.01.2022 Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of pain at the base of the heel. It can be debilitating, causing you to cease exercising and activities that you enjoy. Treatment often only involves managing symptoms, failing to get to the underlying cause of the injury. ... At Pinnacle Podiatry Gymea, we assess and treat the underlying biomechanical issues with exercises and functional orthotics if necessary. If you or someone you know is having heel pain, ring 9525 5229 to book in for a biomechanical assessment or send us a message today.

03.01.2022 Usain Bolt, the fastest man on earth... Ever wonder how he does it? Its rare for sprinters of Bolts height to be effective in the 100m sprint. This is due to the fact that it is very difficult for tall sprinters to maintain the angles and positions required in order to produce the power and speed needed during the inital 30m. ... Tall sprinters in the past (Carl Lewis, Linford Christie) have been required to use their extra stride length to make up for their poor starts. Gaining an advantage in the back end of the race. But Bolt is different. He manages not only to take advantage of his long stride but he also manages to cycle a faster stride length, like a shorter athlete would. This keeps him up in line with the shorter sprinters at the 30m mark and allows him to pull away in the back end of the race. Giving him the time to stop and smiler for the camera.

01.01.2022 Kelly Slater's free surfing injury at J-Bay is likely to rule him out of defending his title at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, he will likely also miss the Hurley Pro at Tresles. Due to the alignment of the 3rd and 4th metatarsals fractures, he will need surgery and will most likely have an external fixation (faster recovery). This will leave him non weight-bearing for 6 weeks before progressing back to light training.

01.01.2022 Sore feet, knees, legs or lower back while walking? There isnt a lot of time left to claim your orthotic and podiatry (health fund) benefits for this year. Why not make use of it before its gone for another year? Book in for a check-up or treatment today 9525 5229.