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Calf Mobility
Keep bottom on the ground!
Rock slowly side to side for 30-60 seconds
Point/flex bottom foot for 30 seconds
Move roller up few centimetres and repeat - side to side, point/flex
Often sore spot is on outer or inner side of leg
Avoid achilles tendon and behind knee
~ 5 minutes each leg
How Can Our Podiatrists Help You?
Our Townsville Podiatrist Hayley Paterson works solely within the Biomechanical / Musculoskeletal space. This means we diagnose and effectively treat foot, ankle and lower limb pain, address gait and posture concerns and performance enhancement. At Foundation Podiatry we DO NOT PROVIDE GENERAL PODIATRY TREATMENT (which includes nail, corn, ingrown toenail, plantar wart, diabetic foot care).
- Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
- Arch, midfoot, ankle pain
- Chronic pain & arthritis
- Achilles tendon pain
- Children's foot pain & gait concerns
- Shin pain, calf pain
- Sports & running injuries
- Forefoot pain & bunions
- Knee, hip & low back pain
Hints & Tips
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11 August 2023
Psychological factors associated with foot and ankle pain
Foot and ankle pain is common in the community. Foot pain is estimated to have a prevalence between 13 and 36% and ankle pain has an approximate prevalence of 12%. Compared to other body regions, the ...
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19 May 2023
Heel Pain? There may be more involved than just the Plantar Fascia
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and also the most common condition presenting to our Townsville Podiatry clinic. With that being said, heel pain can be quite a complex conditio...
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24 March 2023
Shoes for Planet Earth
Here at Foundation Podiatry we love to do our bit for the planet. So we are continually stepping up our collection of used sports shoes! Why not give your runners a second lease of life instead ...
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23 August 2022
Should I exercise with heel pain?
Maintaining a physically active lifestyle is important to our health and wellbeing. Heel pain can often limit the amount of physical activity we are doing. But is safe to keep exercising w...
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23 August 2022
Heel Pain - How Stretching, Mobility and Strengthening can help you
I’m sure many of you are aware how frustrating and uncomfortable plantar heel pain can be. It is one of the most common foot conditions we see here at Foundation Podiatry. Did you know that the ...
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17 May 2022
Plantar Fasciitis REVIEWED
Feet play an important role in posture and gait. Foot pathologies are common amongst the adult population, in particular plantar heel pain. Foot pathologies contribute to a negative impact on quality ...
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21 March 2022
Let’s learn a bit about our Biomechanical Podiatrist, avid-traveller, and boss-lady Hayley
Hayley, tell us a little about yourself Hi there! I grew up in sunny Mackay, spending my childhood on either a touch footy or hockey field. I’ve always been involved with sport and physical acti...
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24 February 2022
Help us Share the Dignity this August
Homelessness, poverty, unemployment, domestic violence. These are just a few of the reasons why women are forced to choose between buying food or sanitary items. This is not ok. Foundation Podiatry ...
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3 December 2021
Townsville Podiatrist Emma Phelps joins the Foundation Podiatry team!
Emma has been working as a Podiatrist in Townsville for the last 12 years and joined Foundation Podiatry in November 2021. Let’s get to know more about Emma! Tell us a little about yourself Hi ...
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Shop 3 / 9-13 Kokoda Street
IDALIA, Townsville QLD 4811
Ph: 4775 1760
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