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Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland that has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
How does hypermobility affect the way I walk?
✨️ How Hypermobility Can Change the Way You Walk ✨️ If you're hypermobile, the way you walk may change long before you realize you're compensating—and that can affect your entire body. Here are some things [...]
International Podiatry Day- 8th October
👣 Celebrating International Podiatry Day Today we acknowledge the Podiatrists across New Zealand and around the world who work tirelessly to improve foot health, mobility, and overall wellbeing. Podiatrists play an essential role in preventing [...]
Why do my feet smell?
Feet smell because sweat trapped in shoes creates a warm, dark, and damp environment. Bacteria on your skin thrive in these conditions, feeding on your sweat and dead skin cells. As they break this mixture down, [...]
Funny Foot Facts!
Funny Foot Facts Your feet are basically high-performance weightlifters and sweaty sponges. They house a quarter of your body's bones, take on up to four times your body weight when running, and can pump [...]
Do I apply ice to my injury?
Apply ice for acute injuries with swelling (sprains, strains, or bruises) within the first 24 to 72 hours. Wrap a cold pack in a towel and apply for 15-20 minutes at a time. Avoid ice [...]
What is muscle pain?
Muscle pain, known medically as myalgia, is discomfort in any muscle tissue. It often results from overuse, physical tension, minor injuries, or viral illnesses like the flu. While mild soreness usually resolves with rest, chronic pain [...]
What is a muscle?
A muscle is a specialized soft tissue in the body composed of elastic fibres that contract and relax to produce movement, maintain posture, and power internal functions like heartbeat and digestion. Muscles perform these functions through [...]
What is a ligament?
A ligament is a tough, fibrous band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones or supports internal organs. Made primarily of collagen and elastin fibres, they provide joint stability, allow for controlled movement, and [...]
What is a tendon?
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone, enabling movement, stability, and balance in the foot. The primary tendons of the foot and ankle, which dictate its major motions, originate from muscles in the [...]