Posts Tagged ‘hamiltonpodiatry’
Gout
Gout; understanding, managing, and treating this painful condition Gout is more than just a painful toe, it’s a serious medical condition that affects thousands of New Zealanders and can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. Understanding gout and getting proper treatment can help you manage this condition effectively. Gout disproportionately affects New Zealanders,…
Read MoreBio-Mechanical Assessment & Gait Analysis
Understanding your foot’s complex foundation The human foot is a remarkable piece of engineering, containing 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments working in perfect harmony. This intricate arrangement creates a strong, stable foundation that must adapt to countless surfaces, speeds, and athletic demands throughout your lifetime. The foot’s biomechanical system…
Read MoreHypermobile 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…
Read MoreAchilles 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…
Read MoreFirst 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…
Read MoreDiafactory Kit to test a fungal nail infection
Revolutionary Advances in Fungal Nail Infection Diagnosis and Management After two decades in podiatry practice, I can confidently say that one of the most significant advances in our field has been the introduction of in-clinic diagnostic testing for fungal nail infections. Today, I want to share how this technology is transforming patient care and provide…
Read MoreTwo 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…
Read MoreShin 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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