RESONANCE STEP + STRIDE PODIATRY NEWS
Resonance Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland who has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
What are growth plate injuries?
Growth plates are areas of growing tissues that cause the long bones in children and teens to grow. Injuries to the growth plate happen when a break or fracture develops near or at the end [...]
Can I or can’t I, should I or shouldn’t I?
This the question I am often asked- can I hand down shoes from one sibling to the next, or given shoes for a friend’s child? The simple answer- No! Why? When a pair of shoes [...]
W-sitting- is it bad?
W-sitting. This is possibly one of the most talked-about (and argued-about) topics in the therapy and child development world. It is one of the many concerns that I see in the clinic. What is [...]
Concerns about gait and leg alignment in children are common….
As a Podiatrist with a special interest in children’s walking patterns, these are the four most common gait and leg alignment seen in practice. In- toeing In- toeing: when a child walks or runs, [...]
Did you know?
Parents Did You Know? Podiatrists can help ensure your child’s school shoes fit correctly. A check-up with a podiatrist is recommended if you notice changes, such as uneven shoe wear on the heels; or [...]
Foot pain? What to do?
With summer approaching, nothing can throw a wrench into your plans for more activity than some nagging foot pain. Pain in the feet can take on a variety of types and intensities, all with [...]
What is this bump on the side of my foot?
Overview A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It forms when your big toe pushes against your next toe, forcing the joint of [...]
Climbing Steps a problem?
Is your child having a difficult time getting the hang of alternating his feet when going up and down stairs? This developmental skill typically emerges around the age of 3. If your child needs a [...]
Should I be concerned about my child’s feet?
Babies regularly have their feet, legs and hips checked by their doctor in hospital, or at maternal and child-health nurse visits. As children grow, parents are often concerned about their feet pointing inwards [...]