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Achilles Tendonitis | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

What is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is inflammation along the Achilles tendon found on the back of the lower leg attaching the calf muscles to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is the...

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Flip Flops 101: Potential Danger of Summer Footwear | The Podiatrist and...

By now, most of us have heard that wearing stiletto heels are not great for our feet, legs or back. Think it’s safer to go with flats? Perhaps a nice, natural-feeling flip-flop? Sadly, think again....

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Soothe Your Morning Foot Pain | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

It is true that your two feet bear the entire load of your body. It is only natural that you will experience some sort of pain the body. It is said that for those who have a constant routine of...

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What custom orthotics can do for you | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

The Podiatrist is trained to assess lower limb anatomy and biomechanics. A lot of people view orthotics as being just for the elderly, but we see everyone, from the age of two to seniors. A foot...

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Preventing child injuries | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

In many cases, there is a predisposition for injuries that occur in adolescent athletes. The following list are some tell-tale signs that may help to prevent future injuries to a child. 1. The child...

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Revere Sandals – great for Summer | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

REVERE SHOES provide all day comfort and support by enhancing foot health for those experiencing tired, aching feet, heel pain, sore knees and lower back pain. REVERE SHOES have been designed in...

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Tips for Keeping Feet Pain-Free While Shopping This Holiday Season | The...

The holidays have begun. The next couple of months are festive and fun…But can be tough on feet. Shopping for hours, standing in long checkout lines, attending holiday parties, cooking, traveling to...

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Which Shoes Are The Worst For Your Feet? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

We all know the pain of high heels after a long day or the soreness of walking several miles in flats. But what are our shoes actually doing to our feet — and which shoes are the ones we really should...

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When should your child start wearing shoes? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

For certain generations, though less so today, baby shoes carried such emotional significance that people would bronze them to preserve the memory of a child’s first steps. But as heart-meltingly cute...

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What to expect when you’re being fitted for orthotics | The Podiatrist and...

Orthotics are often prescribed by Podiatrists to help treat pain in your lower back, legs or joints. The two most common types of orthotics are accommodative and functional, both of which can have a...

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A Holiday Survival Guide For Strappy Sandals Lovers- Foot care solutions to...

It has been reported that 87% of women have foot problems from wearing painfully ill-fitting shoes, it is time for some serious thinking about foot care and what can you do to preserve those tender...

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Foot health: How to care for blisters on feet- The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

How to care for blisters and other minor foot wounds over the holidays. The tourist’s nightmare. The walker’s bane. The runner’s curse. The blister. Whether on your palms or soles, this nasty pest is...

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Happy New Year from The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

We are back. Hope you all had an enjoyable Holiday. Do you feet need some tender loving care? Cracked heels? Sore feet? Footwear advice? Verruccaes? Corns? Calluses? Ingrown toenails? Arch pain? Heel...

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Feet welcome multitude of fungi | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

A genetic analysis of fungi on the human body finds that our feet have the most – more than 100 types, many of which ward off the unhealthy fungi that cause infections like athlete’s foot. At least 80...

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These Are Healthy…But They May Be Damaging Your Feet | The Podiatrist and...

This time of the year is when people decide to get back to the gym to loose weight or get fit. We tend to forget that our sports shoes need to be checked before embarking on any physical activity....

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The school shoe checklist- Back 2 School |The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

It is almost that time of the year when we have to get the kids ready for school, and that includes buying school shoes. School kids are extremely active – they spend lots of time running around with...

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Are growing pains real? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

It would start with a mild ache and gradually worsen to a deep throb, forcing me to rub my shin with my other foot, doing what I could to stop the pain. I remember this pain like it was yesterday....

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Hockey and Haglund’s | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

One of the most common problems doctors see with hockey players and other frequent skaters is Haglund’s deformity, which is also known as a “retrocalcaneal spur.” This spur occurs at the Achilles...

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Foot Health: Parents, watch for warning signs of common injuries to active...

Sports are a large part of growing up and there is a high risk of active kids injuring their feet. Because of this, it’s important for parents to know the warning signs and what to watch out for when...

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Do you suffer from overuse injuries? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz

Overuse injuries are distinct from such commonplace trauma injuries as sprains, strains, broken bones and concussions. They are specific to the parts of the body most used during the athletic...

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