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25/07/2014
In Southern Podiatry

Sri Lanka or bust.

Treena is going to test the limits of her feet during an excursion in Sri Lanka next week. For years, Treena has suggested people search out warmer climates during New Zealand winter months, and she has decided to follow her own advice.

Sri Lanka

So Sri Lanka was decided on as the destination. Why? Because none of the touring party had been there before. As good a reason as any. Apart from the length of the flying- 16 hours one way, it promises to be an exciting trip. Mosquito repellent at the ready, cotton clothes almost in the suitcase, and togs thrown in for good measure. I wonder what type of foot problems she will encounter? I am sure it won’t be long until she spots something that fascinates her.
Treena will be unavailable from 27th July to 13th August with her Sri Lanka trip, immediately followed by a conference from the 15th August to 17th August 2014. Whilst she is having a break, Kimberly will continue with clinics scheduled in Waiuku, Tuakau and Pukekohe.

Watch this space for an update on what Treena finds over in Sri Lanka.

It may be the next hot spot for those with an adventurous heart.

17/04/2014
In Southern Podiatry

FS6 Compression Foot Sleeve- now available.

#6 zones of medical grade compression support for the foot- can you afford to be without it?

FS6 tri colour

For people that are sensitive to strapping tape, have a chronic foot condition that requires support, acute foot discomfort- then this product could be the one for you. Easy to apply to the foot, able to be used daily, and available in three colours- white, black and natural- we have the solution for you.

It is now being sold onsite in the clinics, and soon to appear in the website shop.

If you have any questions about this product, feel free to contact us today- 092352060.

 

16/04/2014
In Southern Podiatry

Oxfam Trailwalker 2014

Oxfam trailwalkers 2

“Oxfam Trailwalker is the most life changing, team building, foot slogging, friendship forming, group hugging experience…ever!” This is what the official Oxfam Trailwalker website states, and the slogan is true to form.

For one of our team- Podiatrist Kimberly Scott, this is her third year providing podiatry support to a team- aptly named “Poverty sucks: Let’s walk about it” for the 24 hour period.

Oxfam trailwalkers

Lessons learnt and handy tips for others considering the event:

#1- Have good socks that you change regularly throughout the event.

#2- There is no substitute for comfortable supportive shoes. Disclaimer- A ten year old pair of trainers that feel like slippers are not deemed appropriate).

#3- Train, Train, Train! Your body needs to be prepared for this endurance event.

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13/02/2014
In Southern Podiatry

Sky City Breakers and me

Sky City Breakers logo

Thanks to our supplier- Bentra Specialist Medical Distributors and “Maxigesic”, we won two tickets to see the Sky City Breakers play and win against the Sydney Kings on Thursday 30th January 2014 at Vector Arena. Due to the nature of their high energy and high impact sport, Basketball players are prone to ankle injuries and therefore well known to the Podiatry profession.  What a great game, and a wonderful opportunity to see these athletes in action.

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18/09/2013
In Foot and Lower leg Pain

Heel Pain

heel-pain-blogHeel pain is one of the most common conditions treated by podiatrists. It is often a message from the body that something is in need of medical attention. Pain that occurs right after an injury or early in an illness may play a protective role, often warning us about the damage we have suffered.

Who Gets Heel Pain?

The greatest incidence of heel pain is seen in middle-aged men and women. It is also seen in those who take part in regular sporting activities and those significantly overweight and on their feet a lot. Heel pain can also occur in children, usually between 8 and 13, as they become increasingly active in sporting activities.

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18/09/2013
In Foot and Lower leg Pain

Chilblains: What Causes Them & How to Treat Them

Chilblains are patches of red, swollen and itchy skin often caused by cold weather and sometimes exacerbated by poor circulation. Extremities such as the toes, fingers, nose and ear lobes are most at risk. Prevention strategies include keeping the whole body warm, and exercising regularly to improve peripheral circulation.

The toes are particularly vulnerable, but other extremities that can develop chilblains include fingers, ear lobes and the nose. Tight shoes can also contribute by irritating and pressing on the skin of the toes, especially the little toe. Despite the discomfort, chilblains don’t cause any permanent damage to tissue. Not everyone exposed to cold and damp conditions will develop chilblains, which leads some researchers to believe that those who do to be overly sensitive to changes in weather and temperature. The elderly, sedentary, teenagers and people with medical conditions such as anaemia are most susceptible.

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21/08/2013
In Foot and Lower leg Pain

Understanding Diabetes and How it Affects the Feet

Diabetes is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body is unable to use it properly. This is because the body’s method of converting glucose into energy is not working as it should.

There are two common forms of diabetes:

Type 1, also known as insulin dependent diabetes. This usually affects children and young adults. People with this type of diabetes require daily insulin injections.
Type 2, also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, is by far the most common and usually affects people over the age of 40 years.

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