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Creaky Knees and Running – Mythbusters!
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 Journal of Sports Medicine has…
Read MoreMorton’s Neuroma
What is Morton’s Neuroma? Morton’s Neuroma is a painful nerve condition that affects the forefoot, specifically between the metatarsal bones. Despite its name, a Morton’s Neuroma is not actually a tumor but rather a fibrous thickening of nerve tissue, often caused by repeated compression or irritation. When the metatarsal bones are squeezed together, they apply…
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What is it? A bunion, or a ‘bony prominence’ at the great toe joint, is a deformity that can often lead to difficulty with footwear, as well as pain from osteoarthritis and even a slow dislocation of the joint. This condition presents as a deviation of the angle within the big toe and the ball…
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