Wairarapa Sports Podiatry

Wairarapa Sports Podiatry A boutique Podiatry practice. Specialising in biomechanics, foot, ankle pain and lower limb injuries

Fundraiser Alert …πŸ₯°βš½οΈMany of my wonderful patients know about how passionate my 14 yr old son is about Football. This ye...
06/07/2025

Fundraiser Alert …πŸ₯°βš½οΈ

Many of my wonderful patients know about how passionate my 14 yr old son is about Football.

This year Monty & his 1st XI football team are travelling to Auckland for tournament week this August which is not very far away!

To help him fundraise we are holding a lotto draw as soon as all 40 tickets have sold ⚽️🀞🏻

Bonus Ball wins $200
First Ball drawn wins $100
Better odds than actual lotto!

$20 per ticket
Thanks so much for your support we are super grateful!
Let me know your number & I’ll send a bank acct number through πŸ˜Œβ€οΈπŸ™πŸ»βš½οΈβš½οΈβš½οΈβš½οΈ
Anna & Monty

Numbers taken already πŸ™πŸ»
4. Frankie
6. Vicki Didsbury
7. kayne
8. Jane Burns
13. Hilary Bonifant
17. Michelle Ward
23. Dad
27. Miriam
32 Jo Beetham

Not just an amazing footballer but a champion of woman ❀️The world lost another good man. RIP Diogo & Andre
05/07/2025

Not just an amazing footballer but a champion of woman ❀️
The world lost another good man. RIP Diogo & Andre

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums (in every form) & especially to those who find this day difficult. You are...
10/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums (in every form) & especially to those who find this day difficult.

You are the real superhero’s ❀️❀️

Xx

Thrilled to be co-presenting with Ryan Back In Action & Nuku Ora - an active Wellington region for these two events. If ...
02/05/2025

Thrilled to be co-presenting with Ryan Back In Action & Nuku Ora - an active Wellington region for these two events.

If you have kids in sport then this is a great way to get some FREE advice on how to keep them healthy & happy (& injury free)

Tuesday Tips - you need to be strong to be stable! These awesome classes are both in Carterton & Masterton and are a gre...
30/04/2025

Tuesday Tips - you need to be strong to be stable!

These awesome classes are both in Carterton & Masterton and are a great way to exercise, build strength & stability and prevent falls πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ’ͺ🏻




When we treat Bone Stress Injuries we need to factor in everything that can assist bone healing. This includes getting a...
25/03/2025

When we treat Bone Stress Injuries we need to factor in everything that can assist bone healing.

This includes getting adequate sleep, modified activities, improving function, optimising biomechanics, rest/recovery, stress reduction and DIET.

Ensuring your diet is full of the nutrients, minerals & vitamins you need is essential for recovery from these frustrating injuries.

I recommend seeing a sports dietician if you need more specific advice or are training, competing at a high level to ensure your diet is adequate for the needs of your sport.

Thanks for this great Infographic from energysportsdietitian πŸ₯°

When you go to say goodnight to your almost 11yr old daughter and you see this πŸ₯°β€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»Did you know that playing sport fo...
18/03/2025

When you go to say goodnight to your almost 11yr old daughter and you see this πŸ₯°β€οΈπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

Did you know that playing sport for girls has so many benefits above & beyond the physical benefits??

Such as πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»

🧠 Healthy Lifestyles:
Sports participation can encourage girls to adopt healthy habits that they can carry into adulthood.

πŸ₯° Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem:
Sports provide opportunities for girls to achieve, overcome challenges, and build self-assurance, leading to a positive self-image.

πŸ§˜πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Stress Reduction:
Physical activity can help reduce stress and improve mental well-being.

β›ΉπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Sense of Belonging and Purpose:
Being part of a team fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, which is important for overall well-being.

🧠 Improved Mental Health:
Sports participation can help reduce the risk of depression and other mental health issues.

πŸ€Όβ€β™€οΈ Teamwork and Collaboration:
Sports teach girls the importance of working together towards a common goal, fostering teamwork and communication skills.

πŸ€ΎπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Leadership Skills:
Sports can provide opportunities for girls to take on leadership roles, developing their ability to inspire, motivate, and make decisions.

πŸ€” Problem-Solving Skills:
Sports challenges require girls to think strategically and solve problems, which can be valuable in various aspects of life.

πŸ’ͺ🏻 Resilience and Perseverance:
Sports teach girls the importance of perseverance and resilience, helping them to bounce back from setbacks and achieve their goals.

⏰ Time Management and Organization:
Balancing sports with academics and other commitments can help girls develop valuable time management and organizational skills.

πŸ„πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ Empowerment:
Sports can empower girls to take initiative, pursue their passions, and achieve their full potential.

πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈ Role Models:
Seeing female athletes succeed can inspire young girls to pursue their own athletic dreams.

πŸ€½πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Fun and Enjoyment:
Sports create positive experiences that encourage continued participation.

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ Academic Success:
Girls who participate in sports are more likely to stay in school, graduate, and pursue higher education

Tuesdays Tips πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸΌWhy do we get Running Injuries? There are multiple factors, often overlapping. This awesome infogra...
25/02/2025

Tuesdays Tips πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒπŸΌ

Why do we get Running Injuries?

There are multiple factors, often overlapping.

This awesome infographic by RunningPhysio Tom Goom breaks it down to all the factors that can contribute to an injury if you are a runner.

So it’s super important that all these factors are taken into account when you see a health professional about your injury.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» This is why we ask LOTS of questions & get a thorough and detailed history so we can best assess & treat your running injury. It’s super important you let us know if there is anything on this list that might be imbalanced….

A quick tip - for Tuesdays Tips

If you are a runner??

Go through this list - write down each one and next to that are you covering all aspects related to this?

Ie Fatigue & Recovery - Are you getting enough quality sleep. Are you hydrating, are you scheduling REST days into your weekly training??

Are you ensuring that all areas on this infographic are managed well ….some have a larger impact than others for individual athletes.

That’s a wrap on the SEPA Conference in stunning QT. Managed to squeeze 2 full days of jam packed lectures from exceptio...
22/02/2025

That’s a wrap on the SEPA Conference in stunning QT.

Managed to squeeze 2 full days of jam packed lectures from exceptional speakers

PLUS - managed catch-up with some of my favourite Aussie Pods & especially Anna Bared Footwear after 6 years πŸ₯°
Reconnect with kiwi pods I’ve met since being back home
And meet new Pods from both here & over in AUS
And get some stunning walks in around the lake!
So great to collaborate with AUS again!
Such a great conference! Thank you Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia

Friday Funny - so very close ….🀣🀣πŸ’₯πŸŒ‹
20/02/2025

Friday Funny - so very close ….🀣🀣πŸ’₯πŸŒ‹

Tuesdays Tips πŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ™…β€β™€οΈFollowing on from my recent videos about kids school shoes here is another shoe brand to r...
18/02/2025

Tuesdays Tips πŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ™…β€β™€οΈπŸ™…β€β™€οΈ

Following on from my recent videos about kids school shoes here is another shoe brand to remove from your wardrobe …

Sketchers are on my DO NOT BUY list for anyone who is walking, running, active, moving - so basically anyone!

This brand is really good at marketing πŸ‘Ή

But really CRAP making good quality DURABLE shoes.

WHY??? πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»πŸ‘‡πŸ»

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ Yes they are easy to slip on - BUT having no laces or fastening mechanism makes them less stable/sloppy with time

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ The foams they use to create that β€˜soft’ feeling you get initially are not durable & don’t last so you end up completely compressing them which defeats the purpose. You just end up with a squashed piece pf foam under your foot.
So you replace it more frequently. Bad for your wallet & the planet!!

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ They offer next to no structural support so for anyone who needs this you are out of luck!

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ To wear sketchers you need to be STRONG in the intrinsic foot musculature. Most people aren’t strong enough which is why many people who wear them get injuries.

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ I saw 12 patients in December alone that had injuries that were attributed to wearing sketchers.

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ They don’t have removable insoles so as Podiatrists we find it really hard to add anything into the shoe if needed

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ They are UgLY …yep sorry I said it. UGLY.

Ok so that’s my two cents worth

What shoe would you like reviewed next?? 🐊🐊

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Wellington
5713

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Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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