Stepping Out Podiatry

15/09/2025

09/09/2025

A common question asked last weekend when Carly volunteered to strap ankles at a sporting event. Four years at Uni focusing on the one area of the body, leading to expert diagnostic skills and preventative care for everything foot and ankle related.

At your next sporting event, ask where the Podiatrist is...

02/09/2025

14/08/2025

Why CALF STRENGTH MATTERS for heel pain – and how we measure it.

Whether you're dealing with plantar fasciitis, Achilles issues, or general heel discomfort, your calf muscles play a major role in how much load is placed on your heel with every step. Strong, well-balanced calves help absorb force and support the foot – reducing stress on the heel and speeding up recovery.

Many people have significant strength differences between their left and right calf muscles – often due to old injuries, surgeries, or even habits like favouring one leg when standing or walking. Over time, this imbalance can lead to overuse and pain in one foot or heel.

At our clinic, we use the VALD ForceFrame to accurately test and compare the strength of each calf muscle.

If you’ve been struggling with heel pain and want a smarter, more targeted approach to getting back on your feet, book an assessment with us today. The VALD ForceFrame might just be the missing piece in your recovery.

Heel Pain?We heal pain.NEW EQUIPMENT HAS ARRIVED!At Stepping Out Podiatry, we are always on the lookout for innovative tools that help us better assess, treat and monitor our patients. One of the most exciting additions to our clinic is the VALD ForceFrame, a high-tech system designed to precisely m...