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At Waikato Podiatry, we often hear concerns about knee pain, creaky knees, and the fear that running might damage the joints – particularly the knees. It’s a common belief that running causes arthritis. However, recent research suggests that this isn’t necessarily true. In fact, a publication in the British…
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Oral Zinc for the Treatment of Warts Plantar warts can be a persistent challenge for both patients and clinicians. Recently, oral zinc supplementation has been suggested as a beneficial adjunct to conventional wart treatments. The first study exploring the effectiveness of oral zinc for wart treatment was published in 2002…
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Getting your Nails Done Nail bars have significantly increased in their number and popularity in recent years. It is now commonplace to see them in shopping centres and on your local high street. Hygiene in nail bars is super important, as bacteria, fungi and viruses can be easily transferred from…
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Plantar Plate Injuries fall under the category of forefoot pain problems, but they make up a significant percentage of forefoot problems so I have decided to discuss this condition exclusively. What Is the Plantar Plate? The plantar plate is a fibrous structure that has a cartilaginous plate that…
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The importance of expertise and collaboration Sometimes in life and business, it is tempting to be all things to all people. Attempting to do everything can compromise quality and effectiveness. In healthcare, specialisation is key-it ensures patients receive the highest level of care from experts who are best suited to…
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