Foot Mechanics are now offering their award winning high risk foot programme to the people of Rotorua. Lakes DHB have funded the programme which aims to prevent the incidence and impact of foot complications in people with Diabetes. more
The top award at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board’s ‘Innovation and Research Awards 2008’ was recently won by Tauranga podiatrist John Miller of Foot Mechanics more
Rather than wagging a finger of caution at ‘killer’ high heels like those modeled during Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008, one podiatrist shares how women can wear high heels without damaging their feet. more
New Zealand’s largest podiatry providers, Foot Mechanics recently conducted their inaugural Foot Mechanics Annual Foot Health Survey 2008. Results indicate the majority of kiwis stand on their feet for long periods, seek help from a podiatrist when their feet get sore, and actually like their feet. more
John Miller is somewhat of a local mover and a shaker; at the age of 34 he has built one of the largest podiatry practices in the world, and the largest in New Zealand. more
Professional dancers like those featured on Dancing With The Stars risk injury every time they put on dancing shoes. more
Feet absorb one and a half to two times our body weight during normal walking and up to four times our body weight when jogging, yet Kiwi school children still run barefoot in cross-country races, risking painful foot injuries. more
Over 130,000 children will be walking to school this week in support of Feet First Walk To School Week from March 3 to 7. While it is great exercise and healthy for kids, podiatrist John Miller says now is a good time for parents to take a look at their children’s walk and shoes to ensure they enjoy walking for life and develop good lower limb health. more
At least a quarter of an employee’s day could be unproductive due to the pain and discomfort of being on their feet all day or from lifting and kneeling - a 27% productivity loss over a week. more
