This often becomes painful due to overuse, either in the middle of the tendon, or where it attaches to the heel.

Ankle arthritis affects 1% of the population and is often caused by trauma many years earlier.

Ankle sprains are the most common injury seen in the Emergency Department, often leading to pain or giving way (instability).

Most often inherited, affecting women more than men, causing pain and difficulty wearing shoes.

These may be inherited or develop over time leading to pain and difficulty walking on tip toes.

A stiff big toe joint may be a sign of arthritis which can gradually lead to increased pain and discomfort.

There are many causes of heel pain so careful examination to make the correct diagnosis is essential.

Recurrent toe nail infections can be frustrating but can often be treated with surgery under local anaesthetic.

Deformity of the toes can often occur due to imbalance of the tendons, which sometimes requires surgical correction.

A very common cause of pain in the forefoot and may feel like walking on a ‘pebble in your shoe’.

Pain on the outside of your ankle could be due to inflamed or dislocating peroneal tendons.

The small bones under the big toe can become inflamed or even fragmet, leading to pain.