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Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland that has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
What is this lump on the side of my foot?
A lump on the side of your foot can be caused by several common issues depending on its exact location, texture, and whether it causes pain. Common culprits include bunions (at the big toe base), tailor's bunions( at [...]
Why does my child complain of foot pain?
Your child's foot pain is often caused by normal developmental changes, active lifestyles, or something easily treated at home. Common culprits include growth spurts, overuse from running, or minor skin and nail irritations. However, persistent [...]
International Self Care Day
Self-care isn’t just about what you do once in a while—it’s the small daily choices that keep you comfortable, confident, and moving. Take a moment to check in with your feet: wear supportive shoes, keep [...]
Are my feet hypermobile?
Hypermobile feet occur when the connective tissues and ligaments in the foot and ankle are overly lax. Common symptoms include chronic ankle instability, collapsed arches (flat feet), heel pain, muscle fatigue, and a high risk of [...]
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 [...]