Plantar Warts

Warts are lumpy growths on the skin that commonly affect the hands and feet. Warts that affect the feet are often referred to as Plantar Warts, Verrucae or Papilloma, and they can be..

Daniel WalshOctober 11, 2023Warts, Pappiloma, Verrucae, Verrucae Pedis, Corns, Wart Treatment, Podiatrist, Wart treat

What Does a Podiatrist Do?

A podiatrist is a foot and ankle expert. Learn more about what a podiatrist does, what conditions a podiatrist treats, and when you should see a podiatrist.

What is Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is utilised for many different musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, including Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis.

Daniel WalshApril 20, 2022Shockwave Therapy, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain, Achilles Tendonopathy, Achilles Tendinopathy, Painful Feet, Foot Pain, Sore Feet, Sore Heels

Children's Feet - Heel Pain

Calcaneal Apophysitis is the most common cause of heel pain in children. It is an irritation of the cartilage growth plate in the heel bone.

Daniel WalshJune 3, 2020Heel Pain, Childrens Feet, Childrens Footwear, Children's Walking, Children's Feet, Children's Podiatry, Achilles Tendonopathy, Sports Injury, Kids Feet, Kids Podiatry, Kids Footwear, Calcaneal Apophysitis, Severs, Severs Disease, Sore Feet, Active Kids, Gait Assessment, Growing Feet

Children's Feet - Intoeing

Often referred to as ‘pidgeon toed’, walking with the feet turned inwards is very common in small children.

Daniel WalshMay 25, 2020Childrens Feet, Children's Podiatry, Intoeing, Podiatrist, Kids Podiatry, Podiatry Assessment, Podiatry, Pidgeon Toe, Pidgeon toed, Walking Style, Gait Assessment, Tripping, Clumsy Kids

Children's Feet

Let’s discuss children’s feet, what to expect, things to look out for, and some recommendations.

Daniel WalshMarch 28, 2019Children's Podiatry, Knock Knees, Intoeing, Foot Posture, Flat Feet, Toe Walking, Developing Feet, Kids Podiatry, Kids Feet, Children's Feet, Growing Feet, Children's Walking, Foot Development, Kids Footwear, Childrens Footwear

How does Diabetes affect the Foot?

About 1.7 million people in Australia have Diabetes, with another 500,000 estimated to be currently undiagnosed. It is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia.
Diabetes can have significant impacts on the foot and lower limb, and feet can be the first place to show Diabetes related symptoms.

Choosing Shoes - What to look out for

Footwear is such an important component in our foot health. We spend most of our day in a pair of shoes.

So where do I start when looking for good shoes?

Bunions - Your questions answered

I field questions regarding bunions every day in clinic.

I thought it would be valuable to answer the most common questions I get.

Daniel WalshNovember 8, 2018Bunions, Hallux Abducto-valgus, Hallux Valgus, Deformity, Foot Pain, Big Toe Pain, Podiatry Assessment, Injury Management

Plantar Fasciitis - Get the 'little things' right

Over the years that I have been helping clients with Plantar Fasciitis I have come to see that there is not one ‘magic’ treatment that will work for everyone.

Dealing with Plantar Fasciitis is about getting all of the little things right.

Daniel WalshNovember 1, 2018Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain, Foot Pain, Sports Injury, Taping, Foot Yoga, Foot strengthening, Shockwave Therapy, Shockwave, Management Plan, Sore Feet, Painful Feet, Dry Needling, Orthoses, Orthotics, Insoles, Foot OrthoticsComment

What can a Podiatrist do for me?

I am frequently surprised by the amount of people that ask me “what is a Podiatrist?”

Find out more about the role and scope of a Podiatrist, and what you might be missing out on.

Daniel WalshOctober 25, 2018Podiatry, Podiatrist, Foot Pain, Children's Podiatry Comment

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is uncomfortable, limiting and incredibly frustrating for the sufferer.

Fortunately with a targeted treatment plan, you can be back at your best in no time.

Daniel WalshOctober 17, 2018Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain, Foot Pain, Sports Injury, Podiatry Assessment, Conditions Comment

Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails are very painful, and unfortunately many people put up with them for far too long!

Good news though! They are easily managed, and our Podiatrists at Active Health Podiatry can offer you a variety of options.

Daniel WalshOctober 4, 2018Foot Pain, Ingrown Toenails, Onychocryptosis, Nail Care