When you’ve got foot pain, many people will try anything that promises to get rid of their foot pain ASAP. And over-the-counter (OTC) foot orthotics found in pharmacies, supermarkets, and online retailers are often very quick to offer just that…
Custom foot orthotics are fantastic medical devices that have the potential to help our patients recover from a range of foot and leg pains, problems and injuries. They also have the potential to cause some undesirable side effects - especially…
Finding sandals that you can wear comfortably and that can be used with a brace that supports foot drop can be extremely challenging. This is a common concern shared by many of our patients here at Masterton Foot Clinic -…
Training for a marathon or sporting event? First of all, let us say a big congratulations and give our full support and encouragement - because it’s definitely an amazing feat that should be celebrated! As well as being an incredible…
So, you’ve been told that you need foot orthotics and are now wondering if there could be an alternative? It’s a very fair question - and one that is answered as both yes and no. Here’s everything you should know…
If you’re a runner, then you’re likely well aware of the physical strain that your body and all of its bones, joints and muscles are subjected to while pounding the pavement - or any other running surface. This is why,…
Running takes a large toll on our bodies. Aside from the endurance, strength, and flexibility it requires, it also takes us through various periods of putting all our body weight onto just one leg, which when paired with our natural…
With over 350,000 players every year here in New Zealand, netball is definitely a favourite for all ages, regardless of whether you’re playing socially or at a professional level. We love the team aspect to netball, with teams training together…
Tennis is one of our favourite year-round sports. Not only is it fun and social, it’s also fantastic for our cardiovascular health and endurance, supports our coordination and flexibility, and is even proven to help relieve stress and improve mental…
With the fast changes in directions, accelerations and decelerations, running and jumping involved in basketball, it’s little surprise that many players sustain injuries to the feet and legs during or after the game. These movements and actions performed in basketball…