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Your feet – Ingrown toenails
Definition An ingrown toenail is a common condition in which the corner or side of one of your toenails grows into the soft flesh of that toe. The result is pain, redness, swelling and, sometimes, an...
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Looking after your feet as the cold weather approaches.
As the cold weather approaches, I thought it a good idea to give you some tips on keeping your feet healthy. SWEATY FEET It is important to keep your feet clean and as dry as you can. However, the sole...
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Foot care tips for diabetics can save a limb
Complications due to diabetes are the No. 1 cause of lower-leg amputations and account for nearly 86,000 amputations per year. Doctors estimate almost 50 percent of these amputations could...
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Your feet have to last a lifetime- so be on your toes
You are only given 1 pair and they have to last a lifetime. Whether you’re taking a sightseeing trip, walking the dog, or traipsing along in your favorite pair of heels, your feet can get a...
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Jandals could be bad for your feet.
Nobody loves their jandals more than us Kiwis. As the warmer weather approaches (we hope), we start digging out the jandals. They’re so easy and breezy, such an obvious choice, especially when summer...
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Word Diabetes Day- 14 November 2013
Make sure you get your feet checked regularly if you have Diabetes. http://www.thepodiatrist.co.nz
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Focus on Seniors: Take care of feet, especially as you age | The Podiatrist...
Senior foot care is a specialty that has been a part of podiatry since its beginnings. This is because senior adults have the same foot problems as youth, but with a greater sense of urgency and...
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Health risks of pretty toes | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Toenails keep growing, which means nail salons will be busy clipping, buffing and polishing toes. Tending those colourful toes, though, poses health risks. The risks to consider include fungus,...
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Things To Know About Podiatrists | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
1. When Should I See a Podiatrist? We all experience foot pain at some time in our lives. But when does foot pain require a trip to the podiatrist’s office? Today we explore podiatrists’ medical...
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Taking Care of Feet Before, During and After Physical Activity | The...
While enjoying outdoor sports and activities is a must, it’s important to consider foot health and recovery throughout these adventures. Tramping, biking, running and even just chasing the kids around...
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Steps to Easy Summer Footcare at Home | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
We are nearly into the summer months. That means your feet are (and have been) on constant hibernation in shoes and socks. It’s almost time for backyard barbecues, tubing trips, stoopside soirees and...
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Foot Pain Treatment: Podiatrist Talks Bunion Causes, Pain & Treatment The...
Bunions are such an eye-sore! They can turn back the dial on even the hottest heels. But just what the heck are these things anyway? Contrary to common belief, bunions are not a bone growth. Instead,...
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Summer Foot Care Basics and Tips
Ok so now that summer is officially in full swing (well kind of) it may be time to actually take some time to pamper those little puppies walking around in flip-flops and going bare in the sand. Not...
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Beyond the backpack: Back-to-school shoe-shopping tips to keep kids healthy...
For parents faced with kids’ changing tastes and opinions, navigating shoe shopping can be a harrowing process. Buy him the wrong backpack and he’ll be the uncool kid at school. Pick out the wrong...
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. FROM The Podiatrist http://www.thepodiatrist.co.nz
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Healthy resolutions for our feet in 2015- The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Healthy resolutions for our feet in 2015 On New Year’s Eve, we all start out with a clean slate. It’s a time when most of us make a resolution to either stop doing something, or to start something...
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The Ageing Foot | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
One of the few things that does not shrink when people get older is their foot. The tendons and ligaments lose their elasticity and they no longer hold the bones and joints together as they used to,...
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Happy Easter- The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Wishing you all a Happy Easter. Take care on the roads. The Podiatrist http://www.thepodiatrist.co.nz
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Looking after their feet- | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Many foot problems stem from childhood. When your child starts to walk, you put socks on their feet and then when they walk around more, you put shoes on their feet, but feet get a lot of input from...
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