Resources

How Can I Help My Older Parents Look After Their Feet?

Seeing our parents slow down in their older years is hard for many adult children to see, especially if we were used to a very active childhood wit...

Are Flat Feet Bad?

When patients come in with foot or leg pain, and they have flat feet, they often want to know if the two are related. They wonder: Is having flat ...

What's Causing My Knee Pain?

Knee pain: it’s a common problem for us Kiwis, and according to Australian research, the rate of knee injuries is on the rise - especially in kids ...

Why Do My Feet Ache After Work?

While 20% of work-related ACC claims involve the feet, ankles or lower limbs,1 statistics from across the ditch show that one in two workers experi...

Why Is My Toenail Growing Thick & Discoloured?

Ever find yourself thinking back to the days where you didn’t have to think twice about the appearance of your toenails and wondering what happened...

Why Can't I Get Rid Of My Fungal Nail Infection?

Feeling like you’ve tried everything to shake that yellowing, flaky, discoloured fungal nail infection with no luck? You’re absolutely not alone - ...

Should Your Child Be Seeing A Dance Podiatrist?

Dancing demands a lot - physical strength and balance, mental endurance and focus, and a passionately artistic view of movement. As a parent of an ...

Your FAQ answered: do orthotics really work?

Foot orthotics are one of our podiatry team’s specialties, with our knowledgeable team having built a strong reputation within our community for us...

Will My Ingrown Toenail Go Away On Its Own?

Ingrown toenails are notorious for being painful, uncomfortable, frustrating - and they can make wearing your favourite shoes near impossible if th...

So this is...

Bare feet in the sun, Sharing meals and memories, And having lots of fun. Enjoying our loved ones, From near and afar, Before we all head off, Know...

How To Cut Your Toenails

Cutting your toenails is one of those everyday hygiene tasks many of us take for granted. We’ve all been doing it for years. Unfortunately, this si...

Winter Worries: Chilblains

Chilblains are small, itchy, red lesions on the skin that can become incredibly painful and dry out if left untreated. Burning and itching sensatio...