Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain in the heel and the bottom of the foot. If left untreated, it can become chronic and affect your daily activities.  In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the various aspects of plantar fasciitis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and available treatment options.  Whether you are currently experiencing the …

Are you aiming to elevate your running performance? Maybe you’re gearing up for the Melbourne Marathon and want to ensure you’re in peak form. One highly effective method to achieve these objectives is through a professional running assessment and gait analysis at Up & Running Podiatry. The Significance of a Running Assessment and Gait Analysis A running assessment and gait …

Expert Tips from a 7-time Marathon Runner, Triathlete and Podiatrist. Melbourne’s iconic Nike Melbourne Marathon is just around the corner, and whether you’re a novice or a seasoned runner, preparation is key. I’ve run this marathon 3 times and helped hundreds of athletes cross that finish line. I’m a qualified running coach and a practicing podiatrist at Up and Running …

Knee pain isn't just a bother—it can seriously impact your daily life. Whether it's a twinge while walking up stairs or a persistent ache that won't let up, knee pain can slow you down and keep you from doing the things you love.  At Up & Running podiatry, we are passionate about helping our patients improve their quality of life. ...

Patience is the key to building running volume Towards the end of March it was looming that the upcoming footy season was going to be cancelled and my local club wouldn’t be able to defend our premiership from the previous year, in addition to this, the 14 week Europe holiday that I had planned my whole life was inevitably going …

For many of us, exercise plays a vital role in our lives and shapes our identity. Any minor ache or injury that hampers our ability to move and function daily can significantly impact our mental well-being. This impact becomes even more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic, where our mobility and activities are severely limited. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have …

Preparing for a big race is all about establishing a routine and the final one percenters. The Australian national championships are always the pinnacle of the Australian season – it is an opportunity to test yourself against some of the best athletes in the country. Coming into this year’s championships I had come off the back of a good winter …

One of the key things that I try to instil into the runners that I coach, is to “finish strong.” They are two simple words that may not seem like much when written into a training plan, but they make an enormous difference to how you run. To show you what I mean, take a second to think about the …

The latest research confirms that shoe weight does affect running economy – essentially the lighter the shoe the faster you run. But of course, things are never that simple…… Can Running Shoe Weight Impact Your Speed In 2016, Hoogkamer and a team of leading biomechanical researchers in the US found that reducing the weight of your shoes by 100g has …

Does one or several of your nails look a little different than they did once upon a time? Have they turned a yellowish / brownish colour and appear crumbly when cut? If the answer is yes, then you may be suffering from a nail infection. What are Fungal and Nail infections? Nail infections are caused by the overgrowth of fungi …