As people age, they start to pay more attention to the things that assist and detract from physical activity and mobility, says musculoskeletal podiatrist David Kavanagh.
“Our feet, knees and hips are crucial to our mobility, as we age these structures can be troublesome to us, due to a lifetime of stress through use,” Dr Kavanagh says.
But thanks to the latest research and advances in musculoskeletal medicine Foot & Leg Pain Clinics, located in Geelong West, can assist most foot and leg concerns.
“Old age is not a reason for putting up with foot and leg pain, there is nearly always something we can do to assist,” Dr Kavanagh says.
“The key is finding and addressing the cause of the problem and not just treating the symptoms.”
And Foot & Leg Pain Clinics are experts in assisting pain, injuries and degenerative issues for people of all ages, including seniors, without the need for surgery or medications.
As one of Australia’s only purely musculoskeletal-focused podiatric medicine practices, they are leading the way in assisting lower limb pain, injury and degenerative conditions
They’ve successfully assisted thousands of people with foot, leg and hip issues, from professional athletes to the most senior of seniors.
In most cases, they can alleviate general joint and tissue pain, improve mobility, assist balance, decrease the risk of falls and slow the progression foot deformities, such as bunions, hammer toes and claw toes.
“We can even assist joint and tissue degeneration and conditions such as arthritis utilising the latest natural regenerative therapies like Prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma,” Dr Kavanagh says.
