Your nine-year-old limps off the netball court, rubbing the back of her heel and telling you it “hurts when she runs.” A few weeks of rest and she’s still sore. Chances are it’s not just a bruise — it’s Sever’s disease, the most common cause of heel pain in active children. If you’ve been searching for answers about sever’s disease Bassendean parents share the same worry: is this serious, and will it ever go away?
Here’s a sobering thought: diabetes-related foot problems rarely announce themselves with a bang. Nerve damage can creep in so quietly that a tiny cut or blister goes unfelt — and by the time you notice, it’s had weeks to turn into something serious. The good news is that most of these problems are preventable with the right daily habits and regular diabetic foot care Bassendean locals can count on.
Walk into any running shop and you’ll be met with a wall of shoes promising to be “the one”. But the pair that works wonders for your training buddy can be a fast track to shin splints for you — and that’s why finding the best running shoes is something a Perth podiatrist approaches very differently to a shop assistant.
You step off a curb, land awkwardly on the netball court, or catch your foot on the stairs — and that sharp, sickening twang shoots through your ankle. It’s swollen before you even get home, and every well-meaning mate tells you the same thing: “just rest it.”
Waking up and hobbling to the bathroom on a heel that feels like you’re stepping on a bruise is no way to start the day. If that’s been your reality for months — or even years — you’ve probably already tried rest, ice, stretches, and a new pair of shoes, only for the ache to creep straight back the moment you get moving again.
That sharp, grabby pain at the back of your heel — the one that greets you first thing in the morning and lingers after every run or long day on your feet — has a name, and it’s not something you have to simply put up with.
If you’ve noticed a bony bump forming at the base of your big toe, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to just live with it. Bunions (medically known as hallux valgus) affect an estimated 23% of adults aged 18–65 and become even more common as we get older [1]. The good news is there’s plenty you can do long before surgery enters the picture. Here’s everything you need to know about what causes bunions, how they progress, and how bunion treatment in Bassendean at The Wellness Place can help you stay active and pain-free.
If you’ve been dealing with a sharp, stabbing pain in the bottom of your heel every time you take those first steps out of bed in the morning, you’re not alone. Plantar heel pain is one of the most common foot complaints we see at The Wellness Place in Bassendean — and, frustratingly, one of the most misunderstood. The old advice of “just rest it” or “stay off your feet” might feel sensible, but the evidence tells a very different story. In fact, modern research shows that the right kind of loading — not rest — is often the key to recovery. Here’s what you need to know.
Forefoot pain — that sharp, burning, or aching sensation in the ball of your foot — is more common than most people realise. It can turn a simple walk to the shops into a miserable experience and stop you from doing the activities you love. Fortunately, most causes of forefoot pain are highly treatable once you get the right diagnosis.
If you’re limping through your day in Bassendean or the surrounding Perth suburbs with pain under the front of your foot, you’re not alone. Forefoot pain affects roughly 10% of the general population at any given time, with prevalence rising significantly in older adults and those who spend long hours on their feet (Bowen et al., 2024; Dunn et al., 2004). The good news? Our podiatry team at The Wellness Place — led by experienced sports podiatrist Dr Aaron Gregory — can help you identify exactly what is going on and get you back to moving pain-free.
Watching your child tear across the playground, you notice their feet turn in a little. Or maybe they’ve started complaining about sore heels after soccer. Should you worry — or is it just “one of those kid things”? If you’ve ever found yourself googling foot concerns at 10pm, you’re not alone. Finding a trusted children’s podiatrist in Bassendean can take the guesswork out of those moments and give you peace of mind.
Kids’ feet go through an incredible transformation from those chubby newborn toes to the arches and angles that carry them through life. Along the way, plenty of things can look — or feel — a bit off. This guide walks you through the most common children’s foot issues, what’s normal development and what warrants a closer look, and how our team at The Wellness Place makes sure even the wriggliest little patients feel safe, heard and comfortable.