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Sports Injury

The basis for diagnosing and treating sports injuries is always developing. Clinical practitioners have realised that a multidisciplinary team approach to sports injuries means a quicker recovery and also better prevention of the injury reoccurring in the future. This is the approach we use here at Healthy Steps Podiatry, by working closely with physiotherapists, osteopaths, acupuncturists, doctors and other health professionals to diagnose and treat injuries.

We are ACC registered

Achilles Tendon Injury

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The Achilles tendon is a firm band which links your calf muscles to your heel. Together all three muscles are known as the triceps surea and generate..

Ankle and Foot Pain

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The foot and ankle both contain skin, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, fascia and bones. Due to this, injuries to the foot and ankle are very difficult to diagnose..

Knee pain

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The human body is designed to withstand long periods of walking and running in a straight line. Therefore, by doing activities which require a lot of turning and stop-start..

Foot Blisters

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Blisters occur due to the friction of two surfaces, much like rubbing your hands together to produce heat. If you have ill-fitting shoes, it can cause a lot of movement of the feet..

Shin Splints

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This is an umbrella name, not a diagnosis for pain along and around the shin bone known as the tibia. The proper name for this condition is ‘tibial stress syndrome’..

Smelly Feet

smelly feet

Smelly feet is a common issue. This is generally caused by bacteria living in your shoes or socks which can give you Tinea Pedis (athlete’s foot). Bacteria and fungi love warm..

Leg length discrepancy

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This one of the most commonly misunderstood factors in any biomechanical appointment and is usually not assessed very well. It can cause foot, knee, and hip..