STEP + STRIDE PODIATRY NEWS
Step + Stride Podiatry is the only Podiatry clinic in Auckland that has achieved the Allied Health Services Sector Standard Certification.
Back-to-School Shoe Shopping Tips for Healthy Feet
Kids. Constantly growing, it can be difficult to keep them in good shoes. It's even harder when they are complaining that the shoes are 'too scratchy' or that they 'feel like cactus needles.' The [...]
Choosing right shoes: comfort trumps looks
Does fashion trump comfort when it comes to shoe choices? Only a small percentage of the population is born with foot problems. Most often, it’s neglect or a lack of proper foot care — including [...]
Level 3
Level 3 Although the clinic is still closed for face-to-face consultations, we are available for TeleHealth appointments. Take care & stay safe. Kia Kaha www.respod.co.nz www.mypodiatrist.co.nz 0800 473 776 #stepandstridepodiatry #respod
Fibromyalgia And Foot Pain
The foot is made up of 26 bones connected by joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments – and fascia – and our feet bear all of our weight when we’re standing and walking. Common foot pain issues [...]
How to prevent common foot and ankle injuries in children and adolescent athletes
Foot and ankle injuries are very common in active children who typically participate in a variety of sports and games. Injuries in skeletally immature athletes can be divided into three main categories: overuse injuries, [...]
This Is Why You Get Painful Toe Cramps—and How to Find Relief
Many of us have experienced cramps in our feet and legs. But when those cramps work their way down to our toes, they can be incredibly painful—or at the very least, tedious. A toe cramp can [...]
Ingrown toenails in babies?
Ingrown toenails in babies? It is true- babies can suffer from ingrown toenails. Causes include: Babies are squished in the womb, and this causes the nails to be pushed into the skin Predisposition [...]
Why wear socks?
Why wear socks? The importance and benefits of wearing socks You might be wondering why we need to wear socks. The benefits of wearing socks go beyond making your feet comfortable. Socks are [...]
A stress fracture.
Is it a stress fracture? Many people are returning to walking or running for exercise or playing outdoor sports after being cooped up. It’s the time of year Podiatrists tend to see an increase in [...]