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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 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…
Read MoreA Ripple Effect: How Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy came to Podiatry.
Have you ever been in to see the Podiatrist and wondered what some of those machines in the room do? One of them is probably for Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) because of the great pain-relieving effects on musculoskeletal areas. But how did we discover that shockwaves can be healing? Timeline After World War II, patients…
Read MoreBreaking 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 Fascia muscle is over activated…
Read MoreStability 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 falls the key points for…
Read MoreHow 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) will often deviate into a…
Read MoreWhy Do I Keep Rolling My Ankle?
Chronic Ankle Instability (Sprains) Ankle Sprains are one of the most common sprained injuries in sports. Repeatedly spraining your ankle after the final Initial episode are known as chronic ankle instability. This can be a complication of an ankle sprain that; · Has not been managed well. · Was not properly rehabilitated.…
Read MoreWhat is the best Netball Shoe?
The Asics net burner range of shoes go with netball like fish go with chips. Netburners have been around for 20 years now and having a sports specific shoe has been a real game changer for a lot of netballers. The transition from the running shoes (traditionally used) to a netball specific shoe wasn’t always…
Read MoreFootwear and Falls
“Most slips and falls are due to a loss of traction, or insufficient friction between the sole of your shoe and the walking surface” and over 20% of all accidents in the workforce are classified in the slips, trips and fall category. Between 2018 and 2022 there were: · 140 new claims for Croc related…
Read MoreHeel Pain Is Not Created Equal
When a Patient says they have sore heels it’s important for them to understand not all Heel Pain is created equal. Heel pain is not a singular problem, and it doesn’t just affect one area of the heel. A Patient presenting with Heel Pain could be experiencing pain directly under the heel, along the sides…
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