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Hypermobile Joints

Hypermobile Joints, also known as being ‘double jointed,’ or Ligamentous Laxity Ligaments are short bands of tough and flexible connective tissue which connect bones together at the joints. Approximately 5% of the population may experience ligamentous laxity, which is when the ligaments are more stretchy than normal and the joints become loose or hypermobile. In…

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…

First Dressing Change after Nail Procedure

What to expect at your first dressing change after nail surgery. Andrew Jones at Waikato Podiatry talks you through what happens at your first dressing change in this video. https://waikatopodiatry.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/First-Dressing-Change-After-Nail-Op_YouTube-Video.mp4-2.mp4 Your First Dressing Change After Nail Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide The first dressing change after nail surgery is a crucial step in your recovery…

Two Feet Away from Better Golf

Foot Positioning Matters for Golf So, you’ve bought yourself a golf bag and buggy, clubs, plenty of balls for the water hazards, golf shoes and even decided to have a few lessons to prevent that horrible slice into the trees. However, even after a number of lessons your game is still not right. You know…

Shin Splints – How Can We Help?

What are Shin Splints? Shin splints are a common but very general term for pain in the shin or lower leg area. Shin splints are not a specific diagnosis, and a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan should be established to be most effective. Different tissues will respond to different treatments, so identifying what is…

How to Treat a Verruca

What is a Verruca? A Verruca is a small viral skin lesion or (plantar wart) found on the bottom of the foot or toes, which closely resembles, and is often confused with a corn. Its size is usually under 1cm in diameter but can grow larger and can also occur in clusters (mosaic warts). Children…

Why Do I Keep Rolling My Ankle?

Ankle Sprains It is Andrew from Waikato Podiatry here, and I have come to talk to you about recurrent ankle sprains, which are useful for anyone who keeps rolling their ankle. I recently read an article about this subject, and it found that 10% of people that have ankle sprains do no proprioceptive rehabilitation following…

Can my Injury affect my Mental Fitness?

When we experience a physical injury, it’s easy to focus solely on the physical healing process and overlook the potential impact on our mental fitness. However, it’s crucial to consider how your mental well-being is affected during this time, as it plays a significant role in shaping your overall experience and recovery journey. Your mental…

The Healing Power of Shockwave Therapy

What is Shockwave Therapy? It is easiest to think about this modality as a “tissue reboot”, not unlike rebooting a computer system. The tissue involving collagen in our bodies has a tendency to become disorganised and confused in the healing cascade, much like an overloaded computer. If we reboot the tissue, this then allows for…

Stress Fractures: The Risks You Must Know

Stress fractures make up between 10% and 20% of all injuries in sports medicine, and slightly more so in runners. This makes them an important area of focus for our podiatrists here at Waikato Podiatry. We’re sharing about them today because there’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to stress fractures…