Alert Level 3 Footcare Specialist Podiatry can not operate in Level 3. Routine podiatry treatment is not permitted under Level 3 alert, this applies to palliative and musculoskeletal cases. Telehealth will still be used for the majority of patients. This means podiatry clinics cannot reopen their doors to see patients on a ‘business as usual’ […]
Kia Ora NZ! Covid 19 update! We are currently operating and our clinics are all appointment based. If you’re feeling unwell, we ask that you please stay home at this time. If you have a fever or a cough, we recommend contacting your GP. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has resources on Covid -19: https://www.who.int.emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
Those painful lumps on the bottom of your foot: Are they Corns or Verrucae? If you have a small, round lump on the bottom of your foot, then there’s a good chance you’ve already discovered that it’s likely to be either a corn or a verruca. Perhaps you’ve had one of them before. Both are […]
It’s time for your diabetic foot health check! Summer is fast approaching, which means plenty of time outdoors and on your feet! If you’re living with diabetes, this means it’s a great time to get your diabetic foot health check so you can stay safe and minimize your risks this summer. Because the consequences of […]
I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, growing pains were accepted as a normal part of childhood growth and development. While there was sympathy for the pain that my siblings and I felt, particularly in the pre-teen years, we accepted that we just had to wait them out until eventually they’d […]
Do you keep suffering with Ingrown Toenails? Here’s what you should know and how to get rid of them once and for all! You feel the pain when walking, when driving, in your shoes, out of your shoes – sometimes even just with the pressure of a bed sheet over your feet! Yep, they’re ingrown […]
Does your patient have Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis describes damage to the plantar fascia – a band of tissue that starts at the heel and spans your arch like a fan to connect to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is a relatively common foot injury Podiatrists treat and is characterised by: • Pain first thing in […]
While orthotics are traditionally designed to help manage injuries to the feet and legs and do so effectively, they are now becoming a commonplace solution in helping general posture and are being distributed by multiple disciplines and retail stores alike. But is there any merit to this practice? Absolutely – orthotics alter the alignment of the […]
From the moment they take their first step, we watch as our kids gain confidence, strength andstability as they learn to walk, run and play effectively. Their feet grow and change – but how doyou tell between what’s normal and what could be a sign that there’s something wrong orsomething we can help them with? […]
