Plantar Fasciitis – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a progressive condition that describes inflammation along the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a tissue band connecting the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes. It’s an essential structure because of its ability to provide arch support to the foot and absorb impact from the ground. Changes to […]
Gastroenteritis (Gastro) – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis (also known as gastro or stomach flu) is a common stomach and intestinal infection that can be spread from person-to-person. Infections along the gut lining can lead to inflammation, triggering symptoms like diarrhoea and stomach pain. According to The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) [1], there are more than 1.8 million […]
