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Foot Problems Can Cause Back Pain

The Surprising Connection Between Foot Problems and Back Pain Did you know that some back problems are directly related to poorly functioning feet? By properly supporting and controlling foot function, your back pain could be considerably reduced. If you’ve struggled with persistent back pain, this information could change everything. The Missing Link in Back Pain…

Are you a women suffering from Heel Pain?

Women’s footwear and heel pain It’s no surprise—women’s feet face different challenges than men’s, particularly due to footwear choices. While this is a generalisation, men often wear more practical and comfortable shoes in the workplace, while women—especially in certain professions—may feel pressured to wear high heels or other unsupportive footwear. Some women choose fashion over…

Ankle Bracing or Strapping Tape?

There is a lot of information about ankle injuries, specifically inversion ankle sprains, there is very little information regarding the usefulness of an ankle brace compared to strapping tape as a preventative measure to reduce ankle injuries. Doing nothing is not a good idea As expected, players that took no preventive measures had a…

Do I Need Surgery for my Ingrown Nail?

Do I need surgery for my ingrown nail? What is an ingrown toenail? Ingrown toenails can be extremely painful and debilitating and even minor problems can quickly flare into something much worse if left untreated. At Waikato Podiatry Clinic we have treated thousands of ingrown toenails successfully over many years and unfortunately, many are the…

Netball a players perspective

We thought it would be beneficial to get Laura Langman’s professional perspective on her transition from traditional runners to Netball shoes and how she found her experience to be beneficial. We hope this helps others best determine the footwear they choose for Netball. What did you initially notice in the transition from runners to…

Beware of the Footwear Police!

Should you go barefoot or wear Jandals in summer? As summer approaches, a common question we hear is whether it’s okay to go barefoot or wear jandals during the warmer months. The short answer is yes—it’s perfectly fine to enjoy the summer sun and let your feet breathe. However, it’s essential to consider how this…

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…

Are You Using The Off Season Wisely?

Off-Season Recovery: Preparing for Next Year’s Sports Season If you’re competitive by nature and love playing Rugby, Netball, Football, Hockey, or any other winter sport, it can be hard to stop mid-season to rest and recover, this is why off-season recovery in sports is so vital. The pressure to continue, especially when your team needs…

Do I need an Xray or a Scan?

When to x-ray, MRI or ultrasound for foot Injuries? This is a question we hear often at Waikato Podiatry, and here are some guides to help you better understand the role of imaging in podiatry and when it can help. If you require an X-ray, MRI, or ultrasound, we can prescribe and organise this for…

How Can You Tell If You Need Orthotics?

Seen the guys on your sports team wearing orthotics? Maybe your coworker just got some, or a friend mentioned she was taking her child to get fitted for a new pair. If you’ve never had a pair of foot orthotics before, it’s natural to wonder: how do I know if I need orthotics, too? …