Achilles tendinitis is a common injury, particularly for middle aged athletes, and usually results from overtraining. more
Corns and Calluses are one of the most common foot problems that Podiarists treat. Treatment is usually pain free, and gives instant relief. more
DOMS is a type of muscle sorness that sets in hours after exercise. more
Flat feet and pronation are terms often used but poorly understood from a medical point of view. more
Podiatrist In-store every week at selected sport shoe retails. Smiths Sports Shoes, Sports World, The Shoe Clinic, The Athletes Foot more
Fungal nail infections are very common. The infection causes thickened, discoloration and at times deformity of nails. more
A ganglion cyst is a benign tumor, or lump that can occur anywhere on the body but most commonly found on the hands and on the feet. more
Pain and Restricted Movement in the Big Toe Joint. more
Ingrown nails are very painful. Treatment is easy, cost effective and in most cases you can be back to work the next day. more
As Podiatrists we often see people who have had lower back pain for many years, and often without any specific incidence of injury that started the pain. Because feet are the foundation for your body it make sense to start there when looking for the cause of lower back pain. more
Morton's Neuroma is a painful condition of the forefoot, the "ball of the foot". more
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in many joints of the body. Unlike osteoarthritis which is caused by wear and tear, rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease where a faulty immune system attacks the tissue that lines and cushions the joints, leaving them swollen, painful and stiff. more
Foot Mechanics and RUN Auckland provide an expert panel to answer your questions about running more
Heel pain in chirldren is most often Sever's Disease. Although Sever's can be extremely painful the symptoms can be treated successfully. more
To get the best fit, sometimes the traditional crisscross pattern needs to be replaced..... more
The right shoe for the right foot-type, and the right activity can be a difficult task in todays complex retail and sport shoe science market place! more
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