Podiatry First Sports offers dry needling, West Lakes
Did you know that Podiatry First Sports offers dry needling? If you are unaware of what dry needling actually is, then read further.. What is it? Dry needling is a form of “non-injection”, where the needle is in a solid form, unlike other needles which are used to inject a fluid such as local anaesthetic […]
Are You Wearing The Correct Shoe To Run Or Walk The City To Bay? A Podiatrist’s Guidelines On Buying The Correct Shoe For Your Needs.
City to Bay is fast approaching and you still might be thinking “am I wearing the correct shoes?”. Everybody knows that walking into a sports store is like walking into a library of shoes; where exactly do you start!? Here, we can help guide you through the process of buying your next shoe before the […]
Prolotherapy Now Offered At Podiatry First Sports
Podiatry First Sports is now offering prolotherapy to help with the treatment of chronic pain in tendons, ligaments and joints. Prolotherapy works by increasing the strength of tendons and ligaments by promoting new connective tissue growth. It essentially stimulates healing where an injury has become stuck along the healing “cascade”. We can apply the therapy […]
How can I improve my recovery after running or after a major event like a marathon?
Throughout the year there are multiple running events, marathons and half marathons in Adelaide; some of us compete as elite athletes, others as weekend warriors.. However, no matter how good we are, we all need appropriate recovery. What is involved in the recovery process after a race like a marathon? Recovery is one of the […]
I’ve sprained my ankle! And it’s not the first time… Acute and chronic ankle injuries; our Podiatrist explains
How many of us have rolled, twisted, sprained or strained our ankle? Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries, but unfortunately for many, are left untreated and ignored. A little about the ankle joint.. The ankle joint is made up of three bones, shaped to stabilise the lower leg and the foot. […]
