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Understanding and Treating Heel Pain: Insights from Andrew Jones at Waikato Podiatry Clinic
Heel pain can be a debilitating issue that affects your daily life and mobility. At Waikato Podiatry Clinic, we focus on identifying the root causes of your heel pain, which we refer to as “drivers.” Understanding these drivers is crucial for effective treatment and long-term relief. It is important to understand that the “drivers” will…
Read MoreUnderstanding Corns and Calluses: Why DIY Treatments Might be Risky
Corns and calluses may not be the most glamorous topics, but they affect more of us than we might realise. From athletes to the elderly, these thickened areas of skin can develop due to friction or pressure, often causing discomfort and pain. While it might be tempting to grab those over-the-counter corn pads for a…
Read MoreHow to Treat and Prevent Heel Cracks
After a long hot summer, it’s the perfect time to discuss a common foot woe: heel cracks. These pesky cracks can be not only painful but also lead to infections if left untreated. Let’s explore why they occur and what you can do to keep your heels smooth and crack-free this season. Why Heel Cracks…
Read MoreBlister Treatment
Blister Treatment For the feet that have completed the Kirikiriroa half marathon this weekend, congratulations to you! While the body may have a few aches and pains over the next few days we thought some blister advice for those who have suffered may be helpful. A blister occurs in the upper layers of the skin…
Read MoreAre You Experiencing Knee Pain?
Are you Experiencing Knee Pain? Knee Pain Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is the most common cause of knee pain that affects the front of the knee joint. Pain often presents around the front of the knee and may feel as if it is coming from the centre of the knee or right “under the knee…
Read MoreHow Fast Do Children’s Feet Grow?
When we treat a child with foot and leg pain at Waikato Podiatry Clinic, the treatment often includes excersises, footwear recommendations, and in some cases, custom-made arch supports (orthotics) Parents sometimes have a concern about costs and how long orthotics and quality footwear will last because their child’s foot is growing so fast, which is…
Read MoreSesamoiditis – How Can We Help?
Sesamoiditis is a common condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot, specifically under the big toe joint. The sesamoid bones are two small bones located under the big toe joint within 9 tendons that run to the end of the big toe. A sesamoid is greek for “Sesame Seed” and in this…
Read MoreSwift Microwave Therapy for the treatment of Verrucas
What is a Swift Machine? The Swift machine is a recently new treatment that we have here at the Waikato Podiatry clinic. We are the only clinic in the Waikato that has one of these units. The Swift machine is used for treating plantar warts, or verrucae. How Successful is the Swift Machine? A lot…
Read MoreReduce 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 instead of purchasing a new…
Read MoreHow 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 footwear and orthotics are not…
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