World’s Best Gumboots

World's Best Gumboots

Choosing the Right Gumboots for Winter: A Podiatrist’s Guide As we transition from autumn into winter in the Waikato, gumboots become an essential part of daily life, particularly for those working on farms. With calving season underway, the cold, wet, and muddy conditions demand durable, comfortable, and supportive footwear to make long hours on your…

Read More

Why Do I Keep Rolling My Ankle?

Why Do I Keep Rolling My Ankle - Waikato Podiatry

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More