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Do you suffer from overuse injuries? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Overuse injuries are distinct from such commonplace trauma injuries as sprains, strains, broken bones and concussions. They are specific to the parts of the body most used during the athletic endeavour. These body areas can include the knees of athletes in...
read more5 quick and easy tips to healthy feet and legs | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
There are many causes of leg pain right from muscle cramps and inflammation of tendons to arthritis, varicose veins and nerve damage. Leg pain due to muscle strain following an injury or wearing tight shoes for a long time can be prevented by following few...
read moreMore rain- are you prepared? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
We are ready for the wet weather- are you? Keep your feet warm and dry - Boonies are designed and tested to be the most comfortable outdoor footwear you have ever owned! Rated to sub zero temperatures and with a comfort plus footbed, Boonies are the next wave...
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read moreChildren’s Shoe Guidance: Nearly 30% Of Kids Are Wearing Shoes That Are Completely The Wrong Size | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
A recent study in Britain found more than a quarter of children are wearing shoes that could be damaging their feet. And nearly 30% of kids are wearing shoes that are completely the wrong size. The survey of 2,000 parents, also found 55% suffer blisters, bruises and...
read moreFlat feet- Children’s feet | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Children with flat feet, also called pes planus, have a flattening of the arch during standing and walking. Flat foot is normal in infants and young children. At this age, in the absence of any associated symptoms, treatment is highly debatable. Flat foot...
read moreTravelling? Care for your feet. | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Although rest and relaxation are the goals for most holidays, they usually involve a lot of walking and a lot of walking usually involves sore feet. If your feet aren’t in the best shape or you don’t have the right shoes, too much walking can cause foot...
read moreSouthern Cross Easy-claim| The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Easy-claim Southern Cross Health Society Easy-claim (“Easy-claim”) is a convenient way for Southern Cross members to claim for eligible healthcare services at the time of purchase, without completing a claim form. How to use Easy-claim You can use Easy-claim at The...
read moreA positive step forward for ACC patients
ACC FUNDING CHANGES - 1 July 2017 With effect from 1 July 2017, there are changes to the process for those individuals who have had a lower limb injury and are needing Orthoses. The Podiatrist is now contracted with ACC to provide orthotics, bracing and footwear for...
read moreShopping for School shoes- again|The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
The wrong school shoes could cause bunions, corns, calluses, blisters, clawed toes, heel pain or change the shape and function of a foot. School shoes would be one of those things that one should consider spending a bit more money on as children spend up to 40 hours a...
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