With the return of competitive sport after a year of very little, ‘Severs’ seems to be the buzzword around kids sport! What is Severs and how do we treat it?

Returning to sport after lockdown

It’s likely there will be modified winter sport seasons, which may involve rapid return to activity for kids that have significantly reduced their loads over the last month of lockdown.

As a result of the evolving COVID-19 we have revised our hours for the safety and health of both patients and our practitioners.

As a result of the evolving COVID-19 circumstances, we are adapting the way we provide podiatry for some of our current and new clients. We are still here for you, but for some clients this may be in a different way to before!

Ingrown  toenails can  be  debilitating,  footwear  dictating and just downright painful. They occur when the nail edge pushes into and/or irritates the nail sulci,  commonly  resulting  in  infection and  inflammation. It can also occur when a nail 'spike' is left behind from cutting the nail incorrectly.

Although junior players only spend a couple of hours a week wearing football boots, it’s still super important to protect their feet, ankles, legs and hips from growth related injuries, so we can keep them out on the field enjoying the game they love!

Bayside Sports Podiatry has now been in the new custom-built clinic in Sandringham for 6 months, and couldn't be happier!

We recently upgraded our 3D foot scanner, which we use to take impression for custom-made foot orthoses.  The scanner allows us to capture an accurate 3D image of the foot, which we then use to design a specific orthotic prescription based on the patients foot type, injury, activity and footwear. 

A Guide to different types of footwear

WITH BSP PODIATRIST JULIA OPPEDISANO

With so many athletic footwear options to choose from,we know the task of purchasing new shoes for activity can indeed seem quite daunting! Incorrect footwear can cause problems, so knowing the basics is a good idea.  Footwear technology and knowledge is constantly evolving.  Latest research tells us that if you try on a few pairs of shoes, the most comfortable one you try will usually be the best one for you, so listen to your feet as well as advice from your Podiatrist!

WITH BSP PODIATRIST ANNA BEETHAM

In the 11 years of my volunteer role at Podiatry Coordinator for the Oxfam Trailwalker 100km event, I can with certainty say that I have seen it all and the feet that survive are the ones that are prepared well, looked after and have put the kms in. 

Many people who embark on the challenge of a long distance charity event such as the Oxfam Trailwalker believe that because they can walk around the tan a couple of times that a 100km will be a bit hard, but easily doable but in fact walking for up to 48 hours is no easy feat and the need to train for this is imperative along with preparing your feet for the long road ahead. 

Discover how we use Video Gait analysis to assess your walking and running biomechanics for injury prevention, injury management and performance. 

After several months of in-house testing, Bayside Sports Podiarty are now using a Structure Sensor portable 3D foot scanner that mounts to the iPad, for impressions for custom-made orthoses. 

We've increased our clinic hours..!!  Nicki and Sophie have increased their clinic hours to better serve your podiatry needs.

Talking all things ‘Bunions’ with Sophie Jennings

As Podiatrists we play an important role in the early diagnosis and management of patients who may be at risk of developing bunions, or those who have already developed a bunion (also known as Hallux Valgus, Hallux Abducto Valgus or HAV). We are also equipped with the knowledge to identify those who are less likely respond to conservative management, and therefore require referral.