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Walking The Line

The ASICS Gel Odyssey

‘Walking the line’ is a term originating in the 1800s to describe a thin line around the perimeter of a prison exercise area. A prisoner was punished for any deviation from this line. It was later popularised in the music of Johnny Cash. Today ‘walking the line’ more commonly refers…

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How I Treat Achilles Tendinopathy

Jake Pearson and Andrew Jones Dr Jake Pearson, Sport and Exercise Physician Capital Sports Medicine, Wellington We all know how common Achilles tendinopathy is, particularly in our middle and older age running athletes, but also in the ‘out of shape’ often overweight individual who does a bit more than they’re used to…

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Stepping up for the Climb Against Cancer

Maz from Waikato Podiatry after completing the climb against cancer

Inspired by friends recently diagnosed with cancer, Andrew Jones has co-organised a 24 hour fundraiser for the Lions Cancer Lodge in Hamilton. If 25 people climbed the 1349 steps of the Hakarimata Track they would have climbed the height of Mt Everest. But hundreds of people stepped up to the…

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Backing a Talented Young Cricketer

Cricketer Zac Gibson with podiatrist Andrew Jones of Waikato Podiatry

Zac Gibson is young, talented and pain-free! The 20-year-old from Te Awamutu is now a part of the Northern Districts Cricket team and has a promising future – unlike his shoes! They were “absolutely stuffed”, says Andrew Jones after Zac sought help for his shin splints. Impressed with Zac’s talent,…

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Customised Orthotics

Examples of customised orthotics available at Waikato Podiatry

Everything works best when its in the right place This includes the bones and alignment of our feet.Let our experienced podiatrists diagnose and prescribe specifically for you. What is an orthotic device? Technically speaking an orthotic device can be defined as: “An appliance used to support, align, prevent or correct…

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