[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Doctor, I’ve got a pain in my foot”, “sounds like you’ve got plantar fasciitis!” The most common cause of heel pain in adults is plantar fasciitis, which is reported to affect around 10% of the population. The condition is characterised by intense pain on the inside of the heel when you take your first step …
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At Active Step, Patellofemoral joint pain is the most common cause of knee pain that we get presented with. This joint pain accounts for around 25% of all the knee cases that we see. The patellar is more commonly referred to as the “kneecap” and the femur is the “thigh bone”. The point at which …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you want to get fit for summer? Is your resolution to take up running, learn about the possible effects of ‘too much too soon syndrome’! We’ve all done it. We’ve all started running with renewed enthusiasm for losing weight and getting fitter, healthier and more active, however our good intentions are often stifled by …
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What is Plantar Fasciitis? Your plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot and also acts as a shock-absorber in your foot. The most common cause of Heel Pain in adults is Plantar Fasciitis, which is now more accurately referred to as Plantar Fasciopathy. This is due to the …
“Shockingly” good results for Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinopathy! Today’s blog is an introduction to Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, which is gathering popularity in treating the dreaded conditions of Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinopathy due to its ability to accelerate healing time and reduce pain! What is Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)? ESWT is an acoustic sound …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The purpose of my blog series is to provide a comprehensive armoury to the everyday folk who suffer with heel pain, by helping them to identify the potential causes and components to their pain in order to help them effectively treat it in a pragmatic way. I aim to dispel any myths around quick fixes …
What is Osteoarthritis? Knee pain is a common occurrence and as we age the likelihood of it developing increases exponentially. Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common types of arthritis within the knee. It is a degenerative “wear and tear” type arthritis. This most commonly occurs in people over 50 years of age, but …
In this blog, we are going to explore myths and misconceptions that we come across in the clinic on a regular basis in regards to ankles. So let’s bust some myths! ‘I have weak ankles!’ This is one of the most common statements we hear during clinical practice. Generally, this statement coincides with something along …
This August we are exploring the Ankle and everything you need to know. The Facts The first pearl of knowledge is that it’s officially known as the talocrural joint or TCJ if you want to get fancy. Its formed by the bones in the foot and leg, the tibia, fibula and talus. Functionally its known …
With Christmas around the corner here are a few reminders when you are buying your next pair of cycling shoes. Cyclists’ cadence average about 90 revolutions per minute, rides can be short but often extend for a few hours. So there can be several thousand times that you push load through your pedals, feet and …
