Winter sports bring an exciting mix of fun, fitness, and fresh air—whether it's kicking a ball on a frosty field, gliding down the ski slopes, or enjoying a brisk winter hike. Staying active during the colder months is one of…
By Megan Horsham (BHSc), Formerly of Masterton Foot Clinic We often don’t often associate what we eat and the health of our feet. However, the fact is diet can affect any of your body parts and feet are…
by Adam Philps, Podiatrist, Masterton Foot Clinic Today I'm answering the questions: Why do our toenails thicken as we age? What can you do to help minimise the thickening of your toenails? To learn everything you need to know to…
Foot lotions and moisturisers, heel creams and balms, and body oils…there are so many foot care products on the market these days that we can get overwhelmed by choice. So much so, that we either avoid moisturising our feet altogether…
Verrucae (singular: verruca) are a type of wart that appear on the soles of the feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which infects the outer layers of the skin when there is a break or weakness in…
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis are among the most common conditions we treat at Masterton Foot Clinic. Often, this discomfort results from inflammation, tears, or degeneration of the plantar fascia, a strong band of connective tissue that stretches from the…
Joel Bell, Podiatrist- Masterton Foot Clinic Over the last couple weeks we’ve talked about the types of leg length discrepancies and the ways we assess them. Now we’ll look at how to treat them. Treating a functional leg length difference…
Assessment of leg length discrepancy, PART 2 of 3 As podiatrists, there are a few different ways to assess whether someone has a difference in the length of their legs, otherwise known as a leg length discrepancy. In a clinical…
Lucky me, I had a calf, shin and foot massage (myofascial release) with Tulletha Pollet-Scott of Holistic Bodyworks Wairarapa Soft tissue work is not my area of expertise, but something I am a big fan of for my patients and for myself. I like to think of massage, stretching, and exercise therapy as maintenance work to keep your muscles and tendons healthy and mobile. Like most people, I've been taking it for granted and put it on the back burner.
Podiatrists routinely examine for leg length discrepancy. In this article, podiatrist Joel Bell discusses why it is important. PART 1 of 2 - read part two here. For our updated guide on everything you need to know about leg…