International Podiatry Day- 8th October
👣 Celebrating International Podiatry Day Today we acknowledge the Podiatrists across New Zealand and around the world who work tirelessly to improve foot health, mobility, [...]
👣 Celebrating International Podiatry Day Today we acknowledge the Podiatrists across New Zealand and around the world who work tirelessly to improve foot health, mobility, [...]
Feet smell because sweat trapped in shoes creates a warm, dark, and damp environment. Bacteria on your skin thrive in these conditions, feeding on your sweat [...]
Funny Foot Facts Your feet are basically high-performance weightlifters and sweaty sponges. They house a quarter of your body's bones, take on up to [...]
Apply ice for acute injuries with swelling (sprains, strains, or bruises) within the first 24 to 72 hours. Wrap a cold pack in a towel [...]
Muscle pain, known medically as myalgia, is discomfort in any muscle tissue. It often results from overuse, physical tension, minor injuries, or viral illnesses like the [...]
A muscle is a specialized soft tissue in the body composed of elastic fibres that contract and relax to produce movement, maintain posture, and power internal [...]
A ligament is a tough, fibrous band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones or supports internal organs. Made primarily of collagen and elastin [...]
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone, enabling movement, stability, and balance in the foot. The primary tendons of the foot and ankle, [...]
I have some exciting news to share — I am now accepting referrals for the assessment of patients with suspected Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), including hypermobile [...]
The human foot and ankle contain 26 bones that work together with 33 joints and various muscles to provide support, balance, and mobility. They are divided [...]