Rolled your ankle on the netball court? You’re in the most ankle-punishing sport there is. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains why netball’s footwork rule makes ankles so vulnerable, why ‘it’s just a sprain’ is the most costly sentence in the game, and how to get back on court without it happening again.
My Child’s Heel is Hurting — Is it Sever’s Disease? A Newcastle Podiatrist Explains
Has your child been complaining of heel pain since winter sport started? It’s likely Sever’s disease — an irritation of the heel’s growth plate common in active kids aged 8–14. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains why it happens, what makes it worse, and how to keep your young athlete on the field.


