Do you suffer from a painful Achilles? Do you have stiffness, burning, tenderness or swelling of the area above your heel? You may notice it when you stretch your ankle or stand on your toes. Don’t under estimate Achilles pain! It is an area that can cause severe debilitation. At Hunter Podiatry we enjoy treating […]
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Little Athletics is just around the corner
Read MoreLITTLE A’S and YOUR FEET As little Athletics season opens up we thought some simple tips and tricks to keep your kids happy and healthy are in order! As Podiatrists at HPS, we see a vast array of lower limb injuries at this time of year. The fact is, running, jumping, landing and throwing […]
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STEIGEN socks review
Read MorePUT A SOCK IN IT…BUT NOT ANY SOCK! We all have them. Can’t live without them…and even when they get holes or stretch and just don’t fit, we still can’t find the strength to toss them. At PURE PERFORMANCE we know how important socks are! These days you might find people running around in an unfamiliar name […]
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Corn or Wart??
Read MoreWarts and Corns – What They Are and How to tell the difference. Words by Kristen Stone, Podiatrist Hunter Podiatry Services. Have you ever had a sore spot under your foot or on your toes? Or a patch of hard skin that you can’t seem to get rid of? There’s a good chance that you’ve had […]
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Who should I see if I sprain my ankle?
Read MoreWho saw Tony Finau’s ankle give way at the US Masters overnight? Below is a short clip for all of you who didn’t Ankle sprains are common. One of the most common injuries sustained on the sporting field. But who should you see if you sprain your ankle? Being podiatrists we are a little biased […]
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We are coming to Newcastle
Read MoreAs of the 29th of March Hunter Podiatry Services will be able to offer their expertise in all things foot, ankle and lower limb related to the people of Newcastle. We have joined forces with Dr Neil Halpin (sports physician) and his talented staff at Mcdonald Jones Stadium, 294 Turton Road, New Lambton. Justin Smith […]
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Part III of our Run right Series.
Read MoreWelcome to part 3 of our series. In this episode we have a closer look at the changes our athlete has made and how these changes have impacted on his performance and efficiency.
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Part II of our Run Right video series.
Read MoreWelcome to part two of our run right video series. In the following video you will learn how our running cues, form changes and strengthening exercises have helped change and improve our patients running form and efficency.
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Running Right. How to run like a pro and avoid injuries
Read MoreIn this 3 part video series we introduce you to the technology we use in the clinic to get you running at your best. Run retraining involves the analysis of your running style and optimising your movement patterns to get you running more efficently and reducing your risk of injury
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Preparing for the Fernleigh 15. Start now…….
Read MoreFulfilling The Commitment: Getting You To The Starting Line For the Fernleigh 15 Fit & Injury Free With the Fernleigh 15 being run on Sunday, October 22, you should already be gearing yourself up so you are ready to run injury free on the day. The last thing you want is to pull up injured […]