Childrens Running Shoes: 4 Podiatrist Picks for School
The best childrens running shoes for most kids are a light, neutral lace-up from a major brand, such as the Asics Contend or the Nike Star Runner 5, at about $60 to $80 a pair. A child who needs extra structure may suit a support shoe like the Asics GT-1000 at about $110 to $120. […]
Children’s Shoe Sizes: Measure and Convert AU, UK, US, EU
To find the right size, measure your child’s longest toe to heel in centimetres, then match that length to a chart that converts Australian, UK, US and EU sizes. Australian children’s shoe sizes follow the UK scale, US sizes run one number higher, and EU sizes track the length of the shoe. This guide gives […]
Tea Tree Oil and Toenail Fungus: What the Evidence Says
Tea tree oil and toenail fungus is a pairing many Australians try first. Tea tree oil is an essential oil from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia, and it can kill some fungi in a lab dish. Whether it can clear a fungal toenail on a living foot is a different […]
5 Types of Childrens Shoes Insoles and What They Cost
The right childrens shoes insoles depend on the problem you are solving. For flat feet with ankles that roll inward, choose a full-length off-the-shelf kids orthotic. For sport, choose a shock-absorbing insole with a heel pad. For comfort in school shoes, a cushioned cut-to-size insole is usually enough. If your child has pain, a limp […]
5 Ways to Get Sandals with Custom Orthotics That Fit
The best sandals with custom orthotics have a removable footbed, enough depth to hold your device without your heel sitting high, and straps that keep your foot secure. If you want your own orthotics reshaped for summer, a sandal-specific pair made by a podiatrist suits you best. If you prefer to buy off the shelf, […]
Neutral vs Stability Running Shoes: Which Do You Need?
Neutral vs stability running shoes comes down to how much guidance the shoe gives your foot. A neutral shoe has no corrective structure and lets your foot move the way it wants to. A stability shoe adds firmer foam, a wider base or a guide rail to limit how far your foot rolls inward (pronation). […]
Custom Orthotics for High Arches: 5 Options to Compare
If you have persistent pain, custom orthotics for high arches are usually the better fix, because most pre-made insoles are built for average or flat feet. Choose custom if you deal with heel pain, ball-of-foot pain or repeated ankle sprains. Choose a podiatrist-designed pre-made insole if your symptoms are mild and you want to test […]
Shin Splints and Treatment: What They Are, How to Fix Them
Shin splints and treatment are easier to understand than most people expect. Shin splints, known medically as medial tibial stress syndrome, are an overuse injury that causes a dull ache along the inside edge of your shinbone. They settle when you reduce the load that caused them. For most people that means a few weeks […]
Running Gait Analysis Near Me: 7 Best Places in Sydney
If you search for gait analysis running near me in Sydney, you will find podiatrists, physios, sports labs and running shoe stores. They all use the same phrase, but what you get varies a lot. Some film you for two minutes on a treadmill and sell you a shoe. Others measure how your foot loads […]
Gait Analysis Video: How Walking and Running Tests Work
If you have searched for a gait analysis video, you probably want to see what actually happens when someone films you walking or running and picks apart how you move. It can be hard to picture. Most clips online show a treadmill, a slow-motion replay and a lot of arrows, with little explanation of what […]