Posts Tagged ‘foothealth’
Off-Season Is The Right Season: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Rehab Your Sports Injuries
The final whistle has blown. The boots are by the door. The weekend scoresheets are done for another year. And for many winter sport athletes across the Waikato, the end of the season brings a welcome sense of relief – along with the nagging awareness of that injury you’ve been managing, ignoring, or simply pushing…
Read MoreMoon Boots and Children: What Every Parent Needs to Know
If your child has recently been prescribed a moon boot following a foot or ankle injury, you’re likely relieved that something is being done to help them recover. Moon boots – those chunky, protective walking boots designed to immobilise and offload an injured area – are a common and sometimes very appropriate treatment tool. But…
Read MorePrecision strength testing with digital dynamometry
Are you recovering from an injury and wondering if your strength is truly back to 100%? We’re highlighting one of the biggest shifts in modern podiatry: moving from guessing to knowing, using advanced clinical technology like digital dynamometry. From estimation to accuracy In the past, testing muscle strength was a bit like a tug-of-war. We’d…
Read MoreForefoot Changes
Understanding Forefoot Conditions: Bunions, Hammer Toes and Structural Changes While heel pain is one of the most common complaints we treat, a significant number of foot problems originate in the forefoot. Structural changes in this area can lead to pain, deformity, and difficulty with footwear. Understanding how the forefoot functions helps explain why these conditions…
Read MoreHeel Pain Is Not Created Equal
Why the cause matters and how heel pain is treated Disabling heel pain is one of the most common foot conditions we treat at Waikato Podiatry Clinic. While many people describe their symptoms simply as “sore heels,” heel pain is not a single condition—and understanding where the pain is coming from is critical to effective…
Read MoreA Ripple Effect: How Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy came to Podiatry
If you’re suffering from ongoing foot or heel pain, we may recommend Shockwave Therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). This treatment has been used successfully around the world for many years, but it’s only in more recent decades that high-quality scientific research has confirmed its clinical effectiveness for musculoskeletal conditions. Shockwave therapy is…
Read MoreBlisters
Blisters: causes, treatment, and how to prevent them Blisters are one of the most common foot problems we see, particularly after long periods of walking, running, sport, or wearing new or ill-fitting footwear. While the body may recover from general aches and pains in a few days, blisters can remain painful, slow to heal, and…
Read MoreFallen Arches
Fallen Arches and Flat Feet A fallen arch, commonly referred to as a flat foot, is a condition where the arch on the inside of the foot appears lowered or completely collapsed. While many people associate flat feet with foot pain alone, the reality is that fallen arches can contribute to a wide range of…
Read MoreKnee Pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): causes, symptoms & how a Podiatrist Can Help Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee. Often referred to as “runner’s knee”, it affects people of all ages — from active teenagers and runners to adults who spend long hours…
Read MoreTendon & Ligament Problems
Understanding tendons, ligaments & foot injuries and how a podiatrist can help Ligaments and tendons play a major role in keeping your feet and ankles stable, strong, and capable of handling everything from daily walking to intense sports. When something goes wrong with these structures, it can lead to pain, instability, and long-term issues if…
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