Our shoes play an essential role in our daily lives, providing protection and comfort for our feet. However, for some people, wearing shoes can lead to an uncomfortable and irritating condition known as shoe contact dermatitis. Shoe contact dermatitis refers…
If you need foot orthotics and are wondering where you can get the best orthotics for your feet, you may be wondering whether you should get them directly from your podiatrist, another health professional like a chiropractor, the pharmacy, or…
Our team here at Masterton Foot Clinic has a strong interest in helping manage neurological conditions that affect the feet and legs - and can have a significant effect on the quality of life of those affected. We have extensive…
Personally, as Kiwis, we have nothing against jandals. In fact, they’re incredibly handy to slip on to head to the beach, wear to the local pool, pop on to go check the mail or grab an ice cream from the…
Toenails - it’s amazing how something so small can cause so much pain at times. While some causes of toenail pain may be minor and can be treated at home, others may need more urgent care in order to stop…
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that can cause intense pain, swelling, and inflammation in the joints of the feet and body, with gout most commonly targeting the big toe joint. Effectively managing gout and maintaining foot health are…
Is the skin around your feet feeling itchy, red, and taking on a dry and scale-like appearance that resembles many small popped blisters? These are some of the characteristic signs of Athlete's foot that our podiatrists see and treat. While…
Rugby is a big favourite of ours - and that of many of our patients here in Masterton. Being a fast-paced, high-impact collision sport with rapid stops, starts and changes in direction means that it also takes a toll on…
Your friends or family members swear by their orthotics. The guy at work says he wouldn’t be able to manage all day on his feet without them. Your aunt Susan got some - but said they didn’t work for her,…
by Adam Philps, Podiatrist, Masterton Foot Clinic Every day, we have patients of all ages who come through the door to us with bulky and discoloured nails that have been thickening over time and have become too difficult to cut…