Lace bite or skate bite is a problem where ice skates are laced too tightly in front of the ankle joint, inflaming the tibialis anterior tendon. There are lace bite gel protector pads that can be worn as a sleeve under the sock to help protect the tendons. Ice sports activities are generally widely used […]
Metatarsal pads are commonly used for a wide range of foot problems that affect the forefoot. Metatarsal pads are used for conditions like Morton’s neuroma, plantar plate dysfunction and other causes of metatarsalgia. Podiatrists use a variety of different pads on the feet, on shoe inserts, or even in the shoes to manage a wide […]
The Archies flip flops have proved to be very popular in Australia and are now being sold in other countries. Archies have now released their Archies Slides that are also proving to be very popular. They can be purchased here.
Rigid foot plates made from carbon fiber can help mild to moderate idiopathic toe walking in children. The aim of restricting motion at the big toe joint is to create a bigger lever arm from the toe to the ankle joint to provide a force to get the heel down to the ground. Can you […]
A blacks file is a hand held tool used by Podiatrists that has a small rasp at it end. It is used in the nail sulcus to file the edge of the nail plate in cases of ingrown nails and onychophosis. Most podiatry suppliers have a blacks file.
Electric callus removers are files that can be used to reduce callused skin, especially around the heels. You can buy the electric callus remover here.
The Fix Toe device is specially designed to deal with issues of the plantar plate such as dysfunction or tears. You can purchase the FixToe device here:FixToe for Plantar Plate (Australia health professionals)Fix Toe (Australia Consumer) Also Available at Amazon:FixToe (USA); Fix Toe (Canada); Fix Toe (Mexico); FixToe (Australia)
CarbonEaze are a brand of rigid carbon plate insoles used to treat conditions like painful hallux rigidus, turf toe and any condition of the forefoot that would benefit from a rigid insole to restrict motion in the forefoot. Morton’s Extension Carbon Fibre Insole PlateFull Width Carbon Fibre Insole PlateHallux rigidus insoles These rigid carbon plate […]
Bunion correctors are a commonly used approach to “correct” bunions. They are splints or braces that you wear at night to try and correct the alignment of the big toe in order to try and fix the bunion. There is debate if they can actually correct bunions or not. Bunions are caused by a combination […]