Here in New Zealand, falls are the most common cause of injuries in those aged over 65 years, and in children aged 0-14 years. In those aged over 65 years, 30-60% of people have a fall every year, and 10-20% of those end in hospitalisation or death. These are some pretty powerful statistics already –…
Every year, we see a number of patients who have had repeated treatments for their warts, or corns, with no success and plenty of ongoing pain – or even new pain created by the treatment method. When we examine them – there’s one thing that the majority of them have in common: they’ve been treated…
Whether you’re getting heel pain in those first few steps in the morning, during or after exercise, or all day long, there’s something that all of our patients can agree on: heel pain is frustrating, tender, and can severely impact our ability to do the things we love. With up to 10% of all people…
When it comes to the smallest things causing the most pain, there’s no truer example than an ingrown toenail. These little spicules have seen our patients be barely able to walk, be unable to tolerate having a bedsheet over their toes at night – and even brought grown men to tears. So, what exactly is…
From plantar fasciitis at the bottom of the heel to the Achilles tendon pain at the back of the heel, the prevalence of heel pain in New Zealand has been rising significantly for decades. With heel pain being one of the most common problems that our podiatrists see and treat here at Marlborough Podiatry, we’re…
Approximately 60% of New Zealanders may experience foot pain at the end of their work shift – and it’s no surprise! With our feet and legs each supporting over double our body weight when walking alone, that’s a lot of stress and strain on the individual joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and other tissues that…
Finding the motivation and time to exercise is one thing. Having pain stop you in your tracks is another. As knee injuries make up over one-quarter of all running injuries, and shin splints are faced by many runners and gym-goers alike, today the Marlborough Podiatry team are giving you an insight into these two common…
There are over 100 different types of arthritis – crazy, right? Arthritis can have a significant impact on your joints, your mobility, and your ability to lead an active life. As podiatrists, we work extensively with patients with arthritis to help them feel more comfortable on their feet, so they can stay on their feet…
While most people think ‘blood sugar’ when they first hear the term diabetes, it can have a devastating impact on your feet because of the way that your sensation (feeling) and your circulation (blood flow) are affected. The truth is that diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputation – aside from traumatic accidents.…
It may come as no surprise to you that one of the most common questions we get asked is “What are the best creams I can use for my feet?” While on the one hand, we’d much rather you use something every day rather than nothing at all, there are definitely gels that are…
