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Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland that has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
Here’s Why Your Toddler Walks On Their Tiptoes
Few baby milestones are as exciting as the moment you realize your little one is officially on the move. But sometimes toddlers don't start off walking normally. If you're concerned about why your child walks on [...]
Level 2: We are open
We are open. Whilst we are able to open in Level 2 for face-to-face appointments, we will be instigating our Covid Level 2 protocols. This means: 🧽We will be increasing our already strong cleaning protocols, [...]
Anatomy of the navicular bone
The navicular bone is one of the 26 bones in the human foot. It's important for connecting the ankle to the lower bones in our feet and helps form the arch that enables us to [...]
10 Tips on how to choose the right shoes for your child
The right fitting shoes are very important for babies, toddlers, and kids of all ages. That’s because wearing footwear that isn’t well fitted or properly designed for their delicate, growing feet can lead to poor [...]
Ways to Cool Down Your Hot Feet at Night
Hot feet can have many causes, ranging from diabetic neuropathy to a rare condition called erythromelalgia. In some cases, hot feet can become painful, making it difficult to sleep at night. In this [...]
Duck-Footed: Out-Toeing, or the Opposite of Pigeon-Toed
Some toddlers walk with a duck-footed gait as they learn to use their new-found ability to walk — it’s also known as out-toeing. This means that they waddle-walk with their toes pointed outward rather [...]
Ready to Resume Sports? Health Tips for Getting Back in the Game
Kids and teens may be eager to return to their regular sports routines- whether they have been side-lined with an injury or after the long summer holiday period, but they should take it slow [...]
Are growing pains a real thing?
Though the name is misleading, growing pains have been a known medical phenomenon in kids for 200 years. Here's what parents should know about diagnosing and treating the mysterious ailment. “It’s just growing [...]
Stepping into 2021.
What is the best piece of advice you can give those wanting to be more active in 2021? Find something that you actually enjoy doing! Being active shouldn’t feel like a chore. Where most [...]