STEP + STRIDE PODIATRY NEWS
Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland that has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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; [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Southern Cross easy-claim now available- Step+Stride Podiatry
Resonance Podiatry Clinics offer comprehensive assessment and treatment in all aspects of podiatry, for all ages; to relieve pain and discomfort, rehabilitate from injury and improve day to day function and mobility. Whatever your [...]