Our Services

To understand our services - you'll need to understand what is involved with podiatry:

The principles of engineering tell us that structure dictates function, regardless of whether it’s the structure of a house, a bridge or the human body. Any structure will function more efficiently if placed on balanced foundations.

"Our feet are the foundation of our bodies," says Innes Graham, a lead podiatrist for Foot Mechanics. "Feet are often a key part of the puzzle in resolving pain in the lower limbs or back.". Innes is keen to raise awareness in how important foot position and function is, especially when there are symptoms such as leg, foot and back pain, or an alignment problem in posture.

"Our biomechanical assessment includes an examination of the patient while non-weight bearing, standing, walking and running," he says. "With the use of digital video and pressure plate analysis, we are able to focus on problem areas in great detail. We follow this with a treatment plan that usually includes custom foot orthotics to balance the foot and improve alignment and function. Suitable footwear and sports shoes may also be prescribed."

Foot Mechanics can help you with the following problems:

• Lower Back Pain, that seems to occur without any incidence of injury.
• Hip Pain, arthritis.
• Knee Pain, due to sporting injury, or wear and tear.
• Shin Pain, very common in sports people due to the high loading of forces through this part of the leg.
• Ankle Pain, especially for people have unstable ankles, or "roll" their ankle regularly.
• Forefoot Pain, neuroma's can be treated without steroid injections, or surgery.  This problem is common in runners.
• Heel Pain, the most common foot problem treated by Podiarists.
• Pigeon Toe Walking, in young people.
• Bunions, can be treated without surgery, and prevent the deformity from getting worse!
• Flat Arches, have been linked to overuse injuries in athletes, and to degenerative changes in the lower back in adults.
• Diabetic Foot Problems, this medical condition effects the ability to feel your feet, they need extra protection to prevent complications.
• Ingrown Toe Nails, a permanent solution is available which removes the ingrown section under local anaesthetic, and prevents it's regrown.

   

We specialise in Musculoskeletal Podiatry:

• ACC registered
• Provider to NZ Academy of Sport

Foot Mechanics has been leading podiatry in New Zealand for over 10 years.

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Knee Pain

Gradual onset knee pain often indicates a biomechanical cause for the pain. If your knee pain is not a result of an acute injury a biomechanical examination may uncover the cause of your pain. more

Lower Back Pain

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