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Anatomical diagram of a bunion (hallux valgus) showing the first metatarsal deviating outward and the big toe angling toward the second toe, with the bunion prominence at the first metatarsophalangeal joint
Conditions, Therapy

Bunions in Newcastle — A Podiatrist’s Guide to What’s Actually Happening (and How Orthotics Help)

June 13, 2026 Tim Foran No comments yet

Got a bony bump at the base of your big toe that’s getting more painful, more prominent, or making shoe shopping a nightmare? Bunions are one of the most common foot conditions we see at East Coast Podiatry Clinic — and one of the most misunderstood. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains why bunions are mostly inherited, what’s actually happening inside the joint, and how custom orthotics change the forces driving the deformity.

Custom 3D printed orthotic with internal lattice structure, made at our Newcastle clinic
Therapy

Are Custom Orthotics Worth It? A Newcastle Podiatrist’s Honest Guide

May 13, 2026 Tim Foran No comments yet

Wondering whether custom orthotics are worth the cost compared to a $30 chemist insole? Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran gives an honest breakdown of who genuinely benefits, what conditions they treat, how 3D printed orthotics differ from traditional ones, and what your private health fund will cover.

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  • Custom 3D Printed Orthotics
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  • Plantar Wart Treatment
  • Diabetes Foot Assessment
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