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Sprenger Podiatry

Locality: Mcdowall

Phone: 3353 6558

Address: 109 Beckett Rd 4053 Mcdowall, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 For those of you wearing New Balance they have 40% off online today and tomorrow https://www.newbalance.com.au

23.01.2022 HNYs! Were back this Tuesday the 8th of January. Need school shoes? Well be fitting Skobi school shoes all January. Joggers, formal shoes and sandals available for fitting. www.skobishoes.com.au

23.01.2022 A new blog is up by our Podiatrist Ben Harwin! It is an interesting write up on shin pain. Shin pain is a surprisingly common, yet painful problem to encounter. You dont have to be an athlete or runner to experience shin pain. If you are experiencing this, did you know that it is in most cases treatable and preventable? Read below via the link, https://sprengerpodiatry.com.au/do-you-have-shin-pain-from/

21.01.2022 From us at Sprenger Podiatry - we'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We thank you for your support in 2018 and we look forward to what 2019 has to offer. We will be closed from the 23rd of December until the 7th of January. There are only a couple of available appointment times left for this year, so get in quick.

19.01.2022 The heel-toe drop in footwear - what does the current research say? As you can see in the image, the heel-toe drop is the colloquial term for the difference between the height of your heel in the shoe and the height of your forefoot in the shoe. The heel-toe drop is a very important factor when it comes to addressing walking and running biomechanics. In the coming weeks, well be doing some more posts on this, but today Id like to share some information with regards to ...heel-toe drop and injury risk. This has been a hot topic for many years, as some individuals and companies claim there is an ideal or optimal heel-toe drop... For anyone who understands human variation, youll find this difficult to accept. This notion was very big several years ago with the barefoot running movement. There was quite a push to have everyone wearing minimal (zero drop) shoes, with claims that shoes with a heel-toe drop increased injury risk... Up until the last few years, there hasnt been much data or research on heel-toe drops and injury risk, with claims usually just being anecdotal or marketing-driven... In 2016 Malisoux et al. published this paper in AJSM - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/27501833/ - which concluded that overall injury risk was not modified by running shoe drop, but lower drop shoes could be more hazardous for regular runners. Additionally, in this 2017 RCT by the same group, they looked at running injury prevention and risk, and again concluded that injury risk is not influenced by the drop of running shoes. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/4/356.2?rss=1 Again, a 2017 RCT looking at running biomechanics, suggested that shoe drop did not seem to influence long term adaptation in running biomechanics. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/4/394.2?rss=1 It is good to see some quality evidence supporting the notion that there is no such a thing as the perfect heel-toe drop in shoes. The heel-toe drop is something very important when it comes to addressing walking and running biomechanics, but it is important for us to look at each person individually - and not make claims about needs as a whole.

19.01.2022 We are doing a FREE school shoe fitting day! Are you wanting to escape the shopping centres and buy your childrens school shoes with the guidance of an experienced professional? We have a large range of SKOBI school shoes - the only brand made and endorsed by Paediatric Podiatrists. Our experienced Podiatrist Ben Harwin is available this Friday (11th of January) and Tuesday (15th of January) to help you and your children with their school footwear needs. Ben is a Podiatrist... who has a strong background in footwear. Ben will spend time with you assessing and discussing your childrens footwear needs. Once deciding on the size and model of the Skobi shoe, the shoe can be ordered online in our clinic and delivered straight to your doorstep within 3 days. We even have access to a discount code that gets you $10 off the price of the shoes. How simple is that! Fittings are for 15 minutes and we would appreciate you calling to book in advance however, walk ins are still welcome. For more information, message us on facebook or call us on 3353 6558.

18.01.2022 In continuing to support young athletes we recently sponsored the Slice Tennis development team. Good luck team, the shirts look great!

18.01.2022 An interesting new study showing the positive effects of custom orthotics and first step pain from plantar fasciitis. Its good to see some quality evidence coming through for something we have been using as a part of treatment for many years. If you experience first step pain in the morning, or plantar fasciitis, get in contact with us and we can assist you with the right treatment for your problem.

17.01.2022 Good morning all! We hope you've had a great start to your week. Summer is behind us and we’re already into Autumn can you believe it? The transition from Summer to Autumn can be a tricky one with the footwear that we wear. With the temperatures getting cooler, it’s around this time that we pull out that nice pair of boots or sneakers that we keep for this exact season If you are in the market for something new, why not treat yourself to some podiatry-endorsed brands such as Ziera, Frankie4 or Naot? We often recommend shoes from these brands and they have a great range of new shoes. If you are having any troubles with footwear or pain in your foot, ankle or lower limb book in with one of our expert Podiatrists today. We have 3 Podiatrists, Nick Sprenger, Ben Harwin and Adie Burrow, who would love to assist you with your needs.

16.01.2022 The warmer months are coming! And with that comes change of wardrobe with our footwear. If you have had foot problems or orthotics in the past, you may know that the simple act of wearing a different shoe can contribute to problems... If you havent been in recently to see our 3 fantastic Podiatrists (Nick Sprenger, Ben Harwin and Adie Burrow), book in now to discuss your footwear and support needs for summer. We have a great knowledge of all the latest footwear from sandals, to slides, heels and sneakers. Wed love to help!

16.01.2022 We are currently having trouble with our phone lines. If you are unable to get through please send a message or email and we will call you back. [email protected] Cheers, Adie

16.01.2022 Football season is almost upon us! That means either pulling out your old boots from last season, or the task of purchasing new ones. Below are 3 pairs of boots that weve reviewed. Click on the 3 photos to learn what is unique about each of these boots, and why they may be suited for you. We now have 2 Podiatrists working out of McDowall (Nick Sprenger & Ben Harwin), so give us a call on 3353 6558 if youre in need of an appointment.

14.01.2022 Lets talk buying the right school shoes! See the article attached for our Podiatrists 3 important recommendations.

14.01.2022 There’s still time!

13.01.2022 Nick spent a week in Sri Lanka recently consulting to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team for their podiatry needs. He had a great trip and enjoyed being a part of the team atmosphere. Cricketers are exposed to a tremendous amount of lower limb stress whether it be bowling, batting or fielding. It is therefore important to understand an individual players needs so that they get expert advice on the correct footwear and on needed cases, orthotics.

13.01.2022 Avoid the shops! Come on in to our McDowall clinic to be fitted by a podiatrist to Skobi school shoes. Open 8-5:30pm.

13.01.2022 A fantastic info-graphic! Some of the best messages are the ones that make complicated topics simple. This post looks at . ... This is a concept that should be very important for us as podiatrists, specifically when dealing with (tendon, muscle and etc). If you apply load to a structure that is higher than its capacity, it can result in injury... On the flip side, if you increase a structures capacity, it can lead to the structure being abl...e to withstand higher loads... This is a very important factor to consider when managing the many foot, ankle and lower limb problems we see! A good treatment plan should focus on addressing the load (examples: modifying activity, appropriate footwear, custom orthoses if necessary and etc) and increasing capacity (example: targeted strength-based training). If you have a foot, ankle or lower limb problem, feel free to contact us on 3353 6558 for a well-guided solution. (picture credit: Andreo Spina)

13.01.2022 Hi all!!! We are open tomorrow to kick off 2018. We have our revamped website and exciting school shoe news coming soon! PS. This isnt podiatry related but it was a cracker way to spend the last day of the break.

12.01.2022 Footwear can be difficult to come by in the warmer months. Thankfully brands like Frankie4 have some very nice options that not only look the part, but are fully functional with orthotics. Check out some of their options here: https://frankie4.com.au/ P.s. we hope youre having a great Tuesday!

12.01.2022 Happy new year all! For those of you with kids, youll know that January is the busiest time to be buying school shoes for your children. Theres no doubt that sometimes it can be a strenuous task, but let us put you at ease with 3 simple steps to ensure you get the best possible shoes for your childrens feet. 1. Ensure that your child has roughly 1cm from their largest toe on both feet. Either feel for this through the top of the shoe, or take out the innersole and get your... child to stand on it. Many stores will measure their feet, but dont take this size as gospel. Each brand fits differently, meaning you may be different sizes in different brands. 2. Ensure your child tests out the shoes in store. We all know that kids dont only walk in their shoes Kids like to run, skip, jump and anything else in between! When appropriate, ensure your child properly tests out the shoes to ensure there is no rubbing, slipping or excessive stiffness that they may not discover otherwise. 3. Purchase a quality and reputable brand. There are many brands out there, but from experience we often see brands for school shoes such as Ascent and Clarks being the most consistent and durable. They also come orthotic-friendly, meaning they are easier to work with if your children requires orthotics. Here at Sprenger Podiatry, we are experts in treating childrens feet and lower limb, so give us a call on 3353 6558 if youd like to see one of our Podiatrists (Nicholas Sprenger and Benjamin Harwin)

10.01.2022 Yesterday we had the pleasure of being gold sponsors for the McDowall State School Spring Fair. It was a fantastic event and thanks to our super podiatrist Ben Harwin for manning our stall.

10.01.2022 A very interesting image! This shows how important it is for us to treat the person and not just the scan. Things seen on scans in those that hurt are often also seen in those that dont. Many thanks for the infographic Sports Podiatry Info Ltd!

09.01.2022 Our Podiatrist Ben Harwin will be at the Albany Creek Health and Wellness Expo, this Sunday the 30th of July (held at True North Wellness). Along with Ben, there will be physiotherapists, exercise professionals, and other health professionals at the expo, which runs from 10am - 2pm. Free pilates, massage and advice means that it will be a worthwhile time. We would love to see you there! https://www.facebook.com//a.69867748684/1484602381586482/

07.01.2022 HNY’s! We’re back this Tuesday the 8th of January. Need school shoes? We’ll be fitting Skobi school shoes all January. Joggers, formal shoes and sandals available for fitting. www.skobishoes.com.au

07.01.2022 Good morning all! We hope youve had a great start to your week. Summer is behind us and were already into Autumn can you believe it? The transition from Summer to Autumn can be a tricky one with the footwear that we wear. With the temperatures getting cooler, its around this time that we pull out that nice pair of boots or sneakers that we keep for this exact season If you are in the market for something new, why not treat yourself to some podiatry-endorsed brands such as Ziera, Frankie4 or Naot? We often recommend shoes from these brands and they have a great range of new shoes. If you are having any troubles with footwear or pain in your foot, ankle or lower limb book in with one of our expert Podiatrists today. We have 3 Podiatrists, Nick Sprenger, Ben Harwin and Adie Burrow, who would love to assist you with your needs.

06.01.2022 We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! We are currently having a break and will re-open on Monday the 6th of January. Take care from Nick, Adie, Vanessa and Katrina

06.01.2022 The 'heel-toe drop' in footwear - what does the current research say? As you can see in the image, the 'heel-toe drop' is the colloquial term for the difference between the height of your heel in the shoe and the height of your forefoot in the shoe. The heel-toe drop is a very important factor when it comes to addressing walking and running biomechanics. In the coming weeks, we'll be doing some more posts on this, but today I'd like to share some information with regards to ...heel-toe drop and injury risk. This has been a hot topic for many years, as some individuals and companies claim there is an ideal or optimal 'heel-toe drop'... For anyone who understands human variation, you'll find this difficult to accept. This notion was very big several years ago with the barefoot running movement. There was quite a push to have everyone wearing minimal (zero drop) shoes, with claims that shoes with a heel-toe drop increased injury risk... Up until the last few years, there hasn't been much data or research on heel-toe drops and injury risk, with claims usually just being anecdotal or marketing-driven... In 2016 Malisoux et al. published this paper in AJSM - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/27501833/ - which concluded that overall injury risk was not modified by running shoe drop, but lower drop shoes could be more hazardous for regular runners. Additionally, in this 2017 RCT by the same group, they looked at running injury prevention and risk, and again concluded that injury risk is not influenced by the drop of running shoes. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/4/356.2?rss=1 Again, a 2017 RCT looking at running biomechanics, suggested that shoe drop did not seem to influence long term adaptation in running biomechanics. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/4/394.2?rss=1 It is good to see some quality evidence supporting the notion that there is no such a thing as the 'perfect heel-toe' drop in shoes. The heel-toe drop is something very important when it comes to addressing walking and running biomechanics, but it is important for us to look at each person individually - and not make claims about needs as a whole.

06.01.2022 Pods get you moving, pain-free and living a fuller life! We are available Tuesday - Saturday and have 3 experienced Podiatrists able to help you with all your foot and lower limb needs! Book in on 3353 6558.

05.01.2022 This year we have provided sponsorship to two young athletes to help them achieve their sporting dreams. A huge congratulations to Kaden Olsen for 2nd place in the Australian Production Car Series at Queensland Raceway on Sunday

05.01.2022 Let's talk buying the right school shoes! See the article attached for our Podiatrist's 3 important recommendations.

05.01.2022 An interesting look on how running injuries happen. This is a great infographic that we sometimes use to explain the importance of a progressive training plan with adequate recovery. We hope its helpful for you!

03.01.2022 A business shout out here. Suncoast Fresh usually supply restaurants however have changed to home delivery at the moment to keep their business going and staff employed. We just received our first fruit/veg box and the quality was fantastic. Have a look at their website to order. https://www.suncoastfresh.com.au

02.01.2022 Theres still time!

02.01.2022 If you dont feel like battling the busy shops for school shoes, come and see us! We are now stockists for Skobi school shoes. These shoes are designed by a paediatric podiatrist to be supportive, functional and look great. We can help you select a style, fit and place your order. They are then delivered straight to your door. Easy! www.skobishoes.com.au

02.01.2022 From us at Sprenger Podiatry - wed like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We thank you for your support in 2018 and we look forward to what 2019 has to offer. We will be closed from the 23rd of December until the 7th of January. There are only a couple of available appointment times left for this year, so get in quick.