Heel pain in one of the most frequent complaints I see, as a sports podiatrist in the growing child. Although common heel pain can be very debilitating for a child and very stressful for a parent, especially if it is interfering with the child’s ability to participate in the sport or activity they love. The typical child I see with heel pain is generally very active and involved in lots of sporting activities, so there is not time for heel pain to get in the way. Majority of these cases are...

When I first graduated as a podiatrist, I wanted to make a real difference in helping people, to relieve their foot pain. I was so determined and passionate, as I had seen firsthand a family member suffering with long term debilitating foot pain and thought “there had to be something I could do”. My university degree gave me a great understanding of how complex the feet are and just how much the feet impact the rest of the body. I became very interested in foot function and posture, as...

When it comes to your good health, sleep is undoubtedly one of the most important factors. The amount of quality sleep you get each night has a major impact on your energy, vital organ function, and mental wellness. Nearly every day, I see patients that want to improve their sleep. Some have trouble falling asleep, some have trouble staying asleep, and some sleep like a baby but still wake up tired. Why is this? Our brains have adapted to the busy, stressful life that seems to be unavoidable ...