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Did you know that June 1 was National Running Day?
Whether you take a leisurely jog or sprint to the finish line in a marathon, running is great exercise. In fact, running is one of the easiest and most popular sports among non-professional athletes....
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Bunions: When Do They Become Something To Worry About?
Look down at your feet — would you know if you have a bunion? Many people know the term ‘bunion’ and that it occurs on a foot, but don’t know exactly what a bunion is. Most people think a bunion is an...
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Are your feet making you fat?
The shoes you wear can make you feel slim, sexy, and stylish—or they can leave you wincing in pain. Ever wonder how much damage you are doing when you walk to work in sky-high heels or scuff...
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Common Childhood Orthopaedic Conditions
As time passes, you may notice that your child’s growth isn’t occurring completely on the straight and narrow. Many kids exhibit flatfeet, toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees in their...
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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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Ouch, my feet hurt | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Plantar Fasciitis is a tightening of these muscles that run from your toes to your heel, where they attach by a tendon. Often when you wake in the morning you have to walk gingerly because there is so...
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Strong Core | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Our core is much more than just our abdominals. It includes the thoracic and lumbar spine, abdominal muscles, back muscles, pelvic and hip girdle muscles (especially the gluteals) and the thigh...
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Foot Health | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Foot and ankle concerns are too often overlooked by the general public. Our feet are the foundation of our body. Examining our feet can help us identify early symptoms of other serious disorders such...
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Running shoes- when to replace them | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Knowing the lifespan of running shoes can be tricky. Many athletes are tempted to push their shoes beyond their due date (Hey, shoes are pricey!), but making sure they aren’t worn out can prevent...
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Ten ways to keep your feet healthy | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Ten Easy Ways to Keep Your Feet Healthy: Inspect your feet daily – Look for any changes in the general appearance of the foot, like the color and the texture, unusual swelling and changes in the...
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