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YourFeetNZ- The Podiatrist |Tips for purchasing footwear for school
You remember preparing for your first day of school; the shopping, in particular shoe shopping, and the wonder of a pair of brand new sneakers, shoes or even sandals. Somehow, the experience is very...
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Flat Feet in Children | The Podiatrist
Flat feet and turned feet are commonly seen in young children. Flat feet happen when the arch of the foot is flatter than normal. It can be much flatter than normal. While flat feet are seen in people...
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Heel Pain: It may not be Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain affects a large portion of the population, often resulting in visits to The Podiatrist. Plantar fasciitis is typically the diagnosis the patient receives during the visit; however, plantar...
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Pain in the ball of the foot- The Podiatrist | YourFeetNZ
Pain at the ball of the foot, or the forefoot, is a common complaint in athletes. The forefoot is the part of the foot in front of the ankle consisting of groups of bones that include the metatarsals...
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Foot Problems Men Should Never Ignore- The Podiatrist | YourFeetNZ
So is some foot pain normal? From a Podiatrist’s perspective … the answer is no. It is a clear sign that something is wrong, and needs to be evaluated and treated. Men are the first to admit they...
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How To Warm Feet and Avoid Foot Pain : The Podiatrist | YourFeetNZ
If you suffer from chronic cold feet, then it’s important to know how to avoid foot pain during winter weather or when feet get wet and are exposed to the elements. There are many medical reasons for...
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In-toeing and Out-toeing in Toddlers
Whether your baby rises from a crawl with a shaky first step or a full-on sprint across the living room, chances are you’ll be on the edge of your seat. But remember — a child’s first steps usually...
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Movement, Co-ordination and your 1-2 year old
Walking is the major achievement of kids this age and over the course of the year they’ll get much better at it. As kids’ mobility improves, so does their ability to investigate where they couldn’t...
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What Exactly Is Gout?- The Podiatrist | YourFeetNZ
Far from the new disease on the block, gout has been plaguing people throughout history. Indeed, diagnosed for over 2,000 years, Gout is considered one of our longest-known diseases. Throughout much of...
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Common Childhood Orthopaedic Conditions
As time passes, you may notice that your child’s growth isn’t occurring completely on the straight and narrow. Many kids exhibit flatfeet, toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees in their...
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Winter Footcare | The Podiatrist and your feetnz
FOOTFACTS Well, the winter is certainly upon us, and time for some foot care tips. Winter Footcare Tips: Winter weather can decorate the ground with beautiful snowy landscapes and can provide a host of...
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Growing Pains in Children | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Growing pains in younger athletes are common occurrences. Being able to recognize which aches and pains may be related to growing and which may be of concern, however, is not always that easy. All...
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Heel Pain in Children: Warning Signs For Parents | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
There’s simply no substitute for organized game play in a child’s physical, emotional and mental development. Even non-organized physical activity is important, like climbing trees, going for a swim...
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Sore Feet and shoes | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Have you got sore feet and don’t know what type of shoe is best for you? Here are tips to help you find the best shoes for sore feet. But first before we look into the shoes, it’s important to know...
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Simple guide to care for your feet | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Your feet need just a little bit of tender loving care Your feet take the brunt of your weight for hours everyday. And unfortunately they are, at times, also the most ignored part of your body. Don’t...
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Avoid These Training Mistakes To Prevent Injury | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Follow these guidelines to stop injuries before they happen. Getting injured stinks. Not only does it prevent you from getting out the door and doing what you love every day, but staying healthy for...
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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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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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Scrub up for summer: getting your feet fabulous | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Summer is just round the corner and whilst a lot of us have become preoccupied with toning our tummies, banishing the bingo wings and perfecting those pins, there’s one aspect of our bodies that might...
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