Gout

Man with painful gout

Gout; understanding, managing, and treating this painful condition Gout is more than just a painful toe, it’s a serious medical condition that affects thousands of New Zealanders and can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. Understanding gout and getting proper treatment can help you manage this condition effectively. Gout disproportionately affects New Zealanders,…

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Diabetes & Feet

A pair of shoes next to the word 'diabetes' painted on grass

Don’t Let Diabetes and Foot Problems Limit Your Mobility Waikato Podiatry can help you stay active and healthy Diabetes represents a significant health challenge in New Zealand and globally. Understanding how diabetes affects your feet—and taking preventive action—can help you avoid serious complications and maintain your quality of life. Understanding Diabetes in New Zealand Types…

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Health & Wellbeing

Sandra Jennings before and after becoming a personal trainer

The hidden barrier to your health goals Orthotics + Correct Shoe Fit = Exercise Ability + Weight Loss + Longevity We’re constantly bombarded with advice about healthy eating and regular exercise as the keys to sustainable weight loss and optimal health. Yet there’s a fundamental truth that’s often overlooked: none of these well-intentioned efforts matter…

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Bio-Mechanical Assessment & Gait Analysis

Graphic showing the bio-mechanics of a runner

Understanding your foot’s complex foundation The human foot is a remarkable piece of engineering, containing 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments working in perfect harmony. This intricate arrangement creates a strong, stable foundation that must adapt to countless surfaces, speeds, and athletic demands throughout your lifetime. The foot’s biomechanical system…

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Specialist Sports Podiatry

Laura Langman, New Zealand Netballer

Expert sports podiatry services in Waikato featuring computerised video gait analysis, sport-specific footwear assessment, and outdoor testing. Trusted by elite athletes At Waikato Podiatry, we understand that every step, sprint, and stride matters when it comes to athletic performance. Our specialised sports care has earned the trust of elite athletes across New Zealand, including netball…

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Customised Orthotics

Examples of customised orthotics available at Waikato Podiatry

Everything works best when it’s in the right place That includes the bones and alignment of our feet. When our feet are working as they should, they provide the foundation for our entire body. But when something is out of place, whether through injury, poor alignment, or structural imbalance, problems can quickly develop. At Waikato…

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Heel Pain in Children

Don’t let foot pain stop your child’s active life Activity is extremely important to the health and wellbeing of our children. Physical activity builds strong bones, develops coordination, boosts confidence, and establishes lifelong healthy habits. However, foot pain can quickly derail a child’s participation in sports and activities they love. The good news is that…

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Appropriate Footwear: 4 Features to Focus on

Inappropriate Footwear slippers

Why the right footwear is one of the most important decisions for your health and independence  Our risk of falling during normal daily life significantly increases as we age. Approximately 30-40% of elderly individuals fall each year – with 5-15% of these falls resulting in serious injury. Such injuries are damaging to physical, mental, and…

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Hypermobile Joints

Hypermobile Joints

Hypermobile Joints, also known as being ‘double jointed,’ or Ligamentous Laxity Ligaments are short bands of tough and flexible connective tissue which connect bones together at the joints. Approximately 5% of the population may experience ligamentous laxity, which is when the ligaments are more stretchy than normal and the joints become loose or hypermobile. In…

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Live Stronger for Longer

exercise for longer life

When we talk about life longevity and healthy aging, one of the most significant yet often overlooked factors is fall prevention. Falls can devastate elderly individuals, creating a cascade of consequences that extend far beyond the initial injury. Today we’ll explore how falls impact life expectancy, why podiatry care is crucial for prevention, and how…

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