Baylee Priest, Author at Waikato Podiatry

Beware of the Footwear Police!

Should you go barefoot or wear Jandals in summer? As summer approaches, a common question we hear is whether it’s okay to go barefoot or wear jandals during the warmer months. The short answer is yes—it’s perfectly fine to enjoy the summer sun and let your feet breathe. However, it’s essential to consider how this…

Can my Injury affect my Mental Fitness?

When we experience a physical injury, it’s easy to focus solely on the physical healing process and overlook the potential impact on our mental fitness. However, it’s crucial to consider how your mental well-being is affected during this time, as it plays a significant role in shaping your overall experience and recovery journey. Your mental…

Are You Using The Off Season Wisely?

Off-Season Recovery: Preparing for Next Year’s Sports Season If you’re competitive by nature and love playing Rugby, Netball, Football, Hockey, or any other winter sport, it can be hard to stop mid-season to rest and recover, this is why off-season recovery in sports is so vital. The pressure to continue, especially when your team needs…

How Can I Support The Soles Of My Feet?

Supporting the Soles of Your Feet: How Waikato Podiatry Clinic Treats Sore Feet At some point in life, everyone experiences sore feet. Whether you’re an athlete, work on your feet all day, or lead an active lifestyle, foot pain can disrupt your routine and affect your quality of life. Start supporting soles of your feet…

Do I need an Xray or a Scan?

When to x-ray, MRI or ultrasound for foot Injuries? This is a question we hear often at Waikato Podiatry, and here are some guides to help you better understand the role of imaging in podiatry and when it can help. If you require an X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound, we can prescribe and organise this for…

Stress Fractures: The Risks You Must Know

Stress fractures make up between 10% and 20% of all injuries in sports medicine, and slightly more so in runners. This makes them an important area of focus for our podiatrists here at Waikato Podiatry. We’re sharing about them today because there’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to stress fractures…

Heel Pain Myths: Are You Mistakenly Believing One Of These?

Heel pain: it’s a common problem our podiatrists see and treat every day, here in our Hamilton clinic. For some of our patients, heel pain is debilitating, affecting their ability to work and live comfortably. Others put up with mild to moderate pain around their heels for months, on and off. Some experience that classic…

How Do Orthotics Work?

Foot orthotics go by many names these days: insoles, shoe inserts, arch supports, custom foot orthoses, and orthotic devices – to name a few. They’re also successfully used to help manage a range of lower limb conditions, from those affecting your spine to your big toe joint and everywhere in between. So, what exactly are…

Never Treated Ankle Sprains Properly? Five Signs You Have Chronic Ankle Instability

Ever taken a “it’ll be fine in a day or two” approach when you’ve sprained your ankle? Then proceeded to keep walking on and using your ankle normally without a second thought? So have a lot of Kiwis. After all, ankle sprains are are one of the top most common musculoskeletal injuries in those physically…

Can Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Be Cured?

– Experiencing pain on the inside of your ankle that’s exacerbated by physical activity? – Struggling to stand up on the tiptoes of the affected foot because it feels too weak and painful? – Swear that your arches are appearing…