STEP + STRIDE PODIATRY NEWS
Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland that has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
Help- I have blisters on my feet
Preventing blisters on your feet involves reducing friction, managing moisture, and ensuring proper fit for footwear. Blisters are caused by friction, heat, and moisture, which cause skin layers to separate and fill with fluid. [...]
Wet weather and foot care
Looking after your feet in wet weather is crucial for preventing blisters, fungal infections (like athlete's foot), and skin maceration (white, wrinkly skin). The core strategy is to keep feet clean, dry, and to manage [...]
Looking after your feet as the weather cools down
Looking after your feet in cooler weather is crucial to prevent common issues like dry, cracked skin, chilblains, and reduced circulation. As temperatures drop, focusing on warmth, moisture management, and consistent hydration of the skin [...]
My hypermobile feet
Hypermobility in the feet and ankles occurs when the joints, ligaments, and tendons extend beyond the typical range of motion, often due to loose connective tissue or genetic factors. While often beneficial for dancers or gymnasts, [...]
“Growing Pains”
Growing pains aren’t just painful and frustrating for children, they can also see them miss out on their favourite sports and activities with their friends. Our podiatrists treat growing pains by getting down to the [...]
Winter Shoes
Winter is coming www.mypodiatrist.co.nz (09) 212 9612
CORE Network of Excellence
CORE members represent a wealth of expertise across many areas of care delivery. Together, they make a crucial step towards achieving our goal of accelerating access to care through collaboration, peer-to-peer education, and global research [...]
Foot pain in children
Foot pain in children is common and often related to growth spurts, active lifestyles, or developmental changes, rather than serious underlying conditions. While usually temporary, persistent pain should be evaluated by a professional to ensure proper [...]
Sore feet is no joke
Question & Answer Foot Jokes Why isn’t your nose 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot! What do you call a foot that tells stories? A toe-teller! What did the foot say to the [...]