We see a lot of patients that feel disheartened from being told that the only way they could walk without their foot drop or weakness getting in the way was by wearing a rigid, clunky brace. It’s more than just…
Heel pain from plantar fasciitis is a frustrating problem experienced by hundreds of people in the Wairarapa every year. From those excruciating first steps in the morning at the bottom of the heel to that unexpected shooting pain when you…
In today’s video, Podiatrist and Director of Masterton Foot Clinic, Adam Philps, virtually sat down with Men’s Hockey World Championship player for the Kookaburras, Trent Mitton, to discuss his experience with the EXO-L ankle sprain prevention brace. After great…
There’s not long to go before the ski season kicks off here - and between Whakapapa and Turoa just a few short hours away or a quick trip down to Queenstown, we feel very lucky to be in our little…
All patient consent provided. We recently treated a patient who suffered a sudden forceful impact (blunt force trauma) to the top of his foot. While his MRI scan and x-rays showed that he didn’t have any fractures, it was evident…
Whether your feet have just swollen for the first time or it has become a common event recently and you’re wondering what’s going on and if it could be something serious - you’ve come to the right place. As experts…
Flat feet - they’re a common cause of concern for many people. We are often asked: Why are my feet flat? Will I develop arches? Do orthotics help arches develop? Are flat feet bad? Are they the reason my feet…
Whether your toe pain has come on hard and fast or has been building up slowly, whether you know what caused it or you have no idea, one thing is for sure: problems with the toes are frustrating, painful, and…
Are you a runner that’s now getting pain beneath the ball of your foot when you run? Is the pain coming on when you walk, too? Have you noticed a gap that looks like a ‘V’ between two of…
If you’re a regular at the gym, then squats likely come as second nature to you… or do they? While many people complete squats on a regular, if not daily, basis, many of our patients harbour a distinct level of…