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Reduce Your Injuries by First Understanding Footwear Cushioning

Footwear technology has come a long way over the past fifty or so years, yet many athletes and weekend warriors still get injured. Looks can be decieving   Many patients with common foot injuries will tell us they decided to start excersizing again for fitness or to lose wight, so…

How much is Enough? Increasing Movement and Mobility with Footwear Modifications

Footwear modifications increased Understanding and Improved Patient Outcomes at Waikato Podiatry Clinic; I recently presented on this topic at the Podiatry New Zealand conference and was met with good reception from Podiatrists around this idea.      In more severe cases where the lower limb angles are higher.   Standardised…

Breaking Free from Plantar Fasciitis: Discover the Best Treatment Options

What is Plantar Faciitis? At the start of your day or standing after a long period of rest, do you suffer from a stabbing pain near the heel? You might have Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is caused by the inflammation and pain of the Plantar Fascia ligament. When the Plantar…

Stability is Mobility: How to Prevent Falls

Falls are a common issue, especially among older adults, and can result from a combination of factors related to strength and mobility. Maintaining balance and preventing falls depends heavily on the strength of key muscle groups and the overall mobility of joints and the body.   When it comes to…

How Nymbl are you? (Technology Assisted Exercise Programme)

How Nymbl are you? Recently I have been researching chronic ankle instability ( stable ankles and falling) This is quite a common problem and a serious issue which can become more of a problem with advancing age.   Inverted Arthritic Ankles As the ankle changes with wear and tear( osteoarthritis)…