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Follow the links below to find information on foot care and foot conditions and diseases. For specific information about diabetes and footcare, follow the link to the Complications of Diabetes topic page below.
Updated December 2007
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Podiatry index page
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Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
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Information for Local Medical Officers about podiatry services, including schedules of fees, fact sheets and notes for podiatrists.
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Oct 2008
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Look after your feet
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Look at your feet. You do all sorts of things that you would find it really hard to do without them - walk, run, jump.......
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Sep 2008
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Sever's disease
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Better Health Channel
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Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common cause of heel pain, particularly in the young and physically active. During puberty, the heel may grow faster than the surrounding soft tissue, which means the Achilles tendon is pulled uncomfortably tight. This can lead to an injured heel.
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Jul 2008
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Tibialis posterior tendon injury
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myDr
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Find out all about tibialis posterior tendon injury, which typically occurs in middle-aged women after twisting the ankle.
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Jun 2008
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Heel spurs
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myDr
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Pain in the heel area is common and may be associated with a calcaneal spur, sometimes called a heel spur.
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May 2008
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Ingrowing toenails
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Ingrown toenails can cause a lot of toe pain and soreness, so it is worth finding out what causes them and what you can do to prevent them.
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Jan 2008
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Ingrowing toenails
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Ingrowing toenails can cause a lot of toe pain and soreness so it is worth finding out what causes them and what you can do to prevent them.
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Nov 2007
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Ingrowing toenails
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Ingrowing toenails can cause a lot of toe pain and soreness so it is worth finding out what causes them and what you can do to prevent them.
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Nov 2007
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Achilles tendonitis
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Better Health Channel
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Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon. In most cases, it is a type of overuse injury that is more common in younger people who play sport. Treatment includes rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy and avoiding activities that aggravate the condition.
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Oct 2007
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Foot problems - heel pain
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Better Health Channel
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The heel is a cushion of fatty tissue that protects the structures of the foot, including the heel bone, muscles and ligaments. Heel pain is a common foot complaint. Complications include plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
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Sep 2007
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Foot orthoses
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Better Health Channel
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Foot orthoses are specially designed shoe inserts that help support the feet and correct any imbalances. Some foot problems that can be successfully treated with orthoses include corns and calluses, foot ulceration, tendonitis and recurrent ankle sprain.
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Sep 2007
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Day therapy centres
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Day Therapy Centres offer physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, podiatry and other therapy services to older people in a community setting.
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Sep 2007
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Footwear for healthy feet
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Better Health Channel
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Wearing shoes that fit properly and support your feet is vital to avoid sore feet and to prevent or alleviate many common foot problems.
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Jul 2007
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Foot odour - causes and cures
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Better Health Channel
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Foot odour is a common problem, caused by excessive perspiration and the growth of bacteria on the feet. Even the most fastidiously clean people can suffer from foot odour. There is a range of simple treatments available to address this problem.
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Jul 2007
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Feet - toenail problems
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Better Health Channel
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Toenail problems tend to be more common with advancing age. Problems include ingrown toenail, fungal infection and nail deformities. Professional care from your podiatrist can improve the health of your toenails.
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Jul 2007
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Corns and calluses: what you need to know
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myDr
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Our feet play an important role in getting us around. When we walk or stand, our feet carry the burden of our body weight.
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Jun 2007
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Foot health and ageing
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myDr
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As our feet grow older, they naturally develop more problems.
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Jun 2007
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Toenail problems
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myDr
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Because they are so far away from our heart, our feet are often the first part of the body to show something is wrong with the way blood circulates in our body.
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Jun 2007
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Feet - relief for pain and injury
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Better Health Channel
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There are many factors that can cause foot and leg pain or injury. A critical factor is the way the foot and leg move. Podiatrists assess abnormalities in foot and leg movement - as well as techniques, surfaces and footwear - when determining causes and treatment of foot and leg pain.
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Mar 2007
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Foot problems - treatments
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Better Health Channel
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Feet are prone to aches and pains and a variety of problems and conditions including corns and calluses, tinea, bunions, papillomas and ingrown toenails. Most of these are easy to avoid and simple to treat.
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Mar 2007
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