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What is Flat Feet? This is a condition which commonly presents in children and adolescents. Foot shape and posture are mostly genetic and therefore mostly hereditary. At Waikato Podiatry Clinic, we assess every child individually with the aim of providing care that can improve foot function and posture, while addressing…
Are you recovering from an injury and wondering if your strength is truly back to 100%? We’re highlighting one of the biggest shifts in modern podiatry: moving from guessing to knowing, using advanced clinical technology like digital dynamometry. From estimation to accuracy In the past, testing muscle strength was a…
Shin pain is one of the most common injuries seen by a sports podiatrist. Shin splints are not a specific diagnosis but a common term used to describe pain coming from the shin area. Shin pain, a common issue for walkers. This pain typically runs down the front of the…
What is a Bunion? A bunion (Hallux Abductovalgus) or a bony prominence at the great toe joint, is a deformity that can often lead to difficulty with footwear as well as pain from osteoarthritis and a slow dislocation of the joint. This condition presents as a deviation of the angle within the…
Understanding the three arches of the foot When people talk about the “arch” of the foot, they are usually referring to the medial longitudinal arch, the curve that runs along the inside of the foot. While this is the most visible and commonly discussed arch, it is not the only…
