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Heel Spurs

Heel Spurs and Heel Pain: What you need to know Heel pain is one of the most common reasons people seek podiatric care, and heel spurs are often blamed. In fact, heel spurs are present in approximately 20–40% of the population. However, the presence of a heel spur does not automatically mean pain, and this…

Causes of Forefoot Pain

Forefoot pain can come from many different structures, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, and soft tissues. All of which work closely together every time you stand, walk, or push off the ground. Because these structures are small and tightly packed, even a slight change in alignment, footwear, or loading can lead to significant discomfort. This is…

Achilles Tendon Pain

Understanding Achilles Tendon Pain: causes, risks & how a podiatrist can help Around 30% of people who experience Achilles tendon pain don’t regularly participate in sports or structured exercise. In fact, Achilles tendon issues are extremely common in adults over the age of 35. As we age, the collagen fibres within the tendon naturally change,…

Knee 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…

Tendon & 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…

Running an international Marathon without sight!

Training for a marathon demands dedication, consistency, and resilience, but guiding a visually impaired athlete adds an entirely different layer of responsibility. Injuries suck for any athlete, but this moves to a whole new level when someone else is relying on you, and when pain strikes, it doesn’t just impact your performance; it affects the…

Achilles Tendinitis? Let us Help you!

What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles Tendinitis, refers to pain in the Achilles Tendon. This tendon (tendons join muscle to bone), is responsible for attaching the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is one of the largest and strongest tendons in the body (able to withstand forces of up to 12 x bodyweight). How do…

Post-Op Infection – Things to Look For

Andrew Jones gives tips for things to look for after nail surgery – what you should be concerned about in terms of a possible infection. https://waikatopodiatry.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Post-Op-Infection-Things-to-Look-For_YouTube_Revised.mp4.mp4 Recognising and Managing Post-Operative Toe Infections One of the most common concerns patients have during their recovery from nail surgery is whether their healing is progressing normally…

Heel Cracks

As the warmer months approach, many of us are eager to slip out of our winter boots and into sandals and bare feet. However, this seasonal transition often brings an unwelcome surprise: painful heel cracks. At our clinic, we see a significant increase in heel fissure cases during this time of year, but the…

Children’s Heel Pain (Sever’s Disease)

What is Sever’s Disease? This condition affects growing bone in the heel and is called Sever’s Disease. Severs often affects physically active children within the age range of around 8-14 years. Severs is one of a group of disorders known as “Osteochondroses”. At around 8 years of age the secondary growth plate in the heel…