Dry Needling
Dry needling is a procedure used in Podiatry where a fine needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. The target of the needles are Myofascial Trigger Points, which are tight or knotted bands of muscles.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a new treatment offered at Atwell Podiatry. This involves pressure waves applied to areas of chronic pain. The waves trigger a healing response ..
Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains occur when the ankle rolls towards the outside of the foot, leading to damage of the bones, ligaments and tendons around the ankle. Immediately after the injury, pain, swelling and bruising will occur.
Tough Nails Solutions
Thick toenails may often be tough and difficult to cut yourself. This can be a common and normal part of aging, due to fungal nail infections, or as a result of nail damage
Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Pain
The plantar fascia is a large band of fibre that starts on the heel and extends to the balls of the feet. The plantar fascia acts as a shock absorbing elastic bridge which supports the arch of the feet.
Orthotics
Orthotic therapy is the use of custom insoles made specifically for your feet to be placed in your shoes. Orthotics improve back, hip, knee, ankle and foot function.
Bunion discomfort or pain
A bunion forms when the big toe angles towards the second toe, causing a ‘bump’ that forms on the side of the big toe. The main causes of bunions include family history, footwear and wear and tear.
Shin Pain
Shin splints is when you have pain along your shin which is caused by the lower leg muscles pulling on the bone due to overuse. Shin splints are a common sporting injury.
Achilles pain or Achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is pain on the back of the heel. This is often described as stiffness, pain or a pulling sensation. The main cause of this pain includes incorrect footwear..
Ingrown nails
Minor ingrown toenails can be removed without anaesthetic. Severe ingrown toenails may require the use of local anaesthetic, and if the ingrown nail keeps re-occurring, a nail surgery may be required.
Morton’s Neuroma
A Neuroma is when a nerve becomes thickened due to irritation and compression. A Morton’s Neuroma is when this occurs on the nerves that run between the toes of the feet.
Corns and calluses
Corns and calluses are areas of dead, hard and toughened skin which can cause a great deal of discomfort and pain. Corns and calluses occur on bony areas that are subjected to high pressure and friction.
Viral warts
Plantar Warts are skin lesions that are caused by the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). Plantar Warts can appear in clusters or be a single wart and they can be quite painful and make walking uncomfortable.
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