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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…
Plantar fasciitis causes your heels to hurt in the morning; it is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the…
Ankle Sprains It is Andrew from Waikato Podiatry here, and I have come to talk to you about recurrent ankle sprains, which are useful for anyone who keeps rolling their ankle. I recently read an article about this subject, and it found that 10% of people that have ankle sprains…
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…
Everyday items can hold more importance than one would think. Shoes, for instance, are an instrumental part of healing from conditions like Plantar Fasciitis. However a shoe that doesn’t support or protect the foot, like walking barefoot, has the opposite effect and can cause or irritate the condition. This poses…
