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Anthony's Foot Clinic
Anthony Abdullah, Podiatrist AD App Sci (POD) MATFCA.SMM
Established 19 years ago with the philosophy that the feet are the foundation of the body, Anthony's Foot Clinic began with the holistic premise that prevention is better than cure.
Specialising in lower limb biomechanics and footware technology, Podiatrist, Anthony Abdullah, likens a child's growth to the construction of a building.
"If you have a poor foundation you will have structural problems throughout the building, and the same can be said about a child's growth and development. If there a problems with the structure and/or movement of the feet (biomechanics), a child can develop foot stress fractures and pain in the ankles, knees and hips. It can have further effects, such as lower back pain and even headaches," Anthony says.
Early signs of poor foot biomechanics in children and teens can include frequent tripping over, seeming clumsy, tiring easily, and having painful legs, especially if the pain wakes them during the night. "A child's foot is not just a small version of an adult foot," Anthony says. "Its shape is not finally determined until growth ceases around the age of twenty. "So recognising the early signs of poor foot biomechanics, and having early diagnosis and treatment by a podiatrist offers the best chance of correcting a young person's foot problems early, avoiding more debilitating problems later".
Holding a coaching certificate and having a special interest in soccer and track and field athletics, Anthony assists elite soccer players in sprint training in his spare time.
