Our Blog

News & Advice from the Waikato Podiatry Clinic

Two Feet Away from Better Golf

Golf

Foot Positioning Matters for Golf So, you’ve bought yourself a golf bag and buggy, clubs, plenty of balls for the water hazards, golf shoes and even decided to have a few lessons to prevent that horrible slice into the trees. However, even after a number of lessons your game is…

Read More

Shin Splints – How Can We Help?

Shin splints

What are Shin Splints? Shin splints are a common but very general term for pain in the shin or lower leg area. Shin splints are not a specific diagnosis, and a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan should be established to be most effective. Different tissues will respond to different…

Read More

How to Treat a Verruca

Verruca

What is a Verruca? A Verruca is a small viral skin lesion or (plantar wart) found on the bottom of the foot or toes, which closely resembles, and is often confused with a corn. Its size is usually under 1cm in diameter but can grow larger and can also occur…

Read More

Creaky Knees and Running – Mythbusters!

creaky knees

  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…

Read More

Warts – Let Us Help You!

warts

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…

Read More