STEP + STRIDE PODIATRY NEWS
Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland that has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
EDS and your feet
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders profoundly impact foot health due to weakened connective tissues and ligament laxity. Common complications include chronic ankle instability, collapsed arches (flat feet), plantar fasciitis, and toe deformities like bunions. [...]
Winter injury woes
Winter foot injuries most frequently include ankle sprains from slipping on ice, stress fractures, and heel pain flare-ups (plantar fasciitis) caused by cold-stiffened tissues and unsupportive boots. Additionally, cold, damp conditions often lead to painful chilblains, athlete's [...]
My child has flat feet.
Question: My child has flat feet. Should I be worried? Answer: I am often asked to evaluate children for flat feet. Parents are often very concerned about the way their child’s feet look. The majority of these [...]
To stretch or not?
Learning to stretch: Flexing growing muscles helps kids avoid pain One of the biggest reasons parents bring their children to me is for aches and pains that occur with increased activity. The complaints are not [...]
Does my infant need to wear shoes?
Do Babies Need To Wear Shoes When Learning To Walk? Learning how to walk is a major exciting milestone for a baby. Children usually don’t start walking until they are between 9 and 18 months [...]
Are you suffering from foot pain?
Are you suffering from foot pain? Biomechanical foot issues can cause aching, painful feet. These foot issues can also result in referred pain in your back, hips, and leg muscles as your body adapts [...]
My feet are killing me
“My feet are killing me” is a very common complaint heard around town. Only a few of those suffering from sore feet, seek professional help. A common misconception is that sore feet are normal; they [...]
Looking after baby’s feet
Looking after a baby's feet is crucial for their development, as they are mostly made of soft cartilage that eventually turns into 26 bones, a process that continues through their teenage years. Proper care focuses [...]
Painful toes- what can it be?
Chilblains on toes are small, itchy, painful red or purple swellings caused by the skin's abnormal reaction to cold followed by rapid rewarming. They usually heal on their own in 1–3 weeks, but you should keep [...]