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Why two thirds of children are wearing the wrong size shoe
Monday, 28 April 2014, 4:35 pm | Foot Mechanics
Buying kids’ shoes isn’t easy But the problem is made worse by the fact there’s no accurate or consistent labelling system. A size 10 in one brand isn’t the same length as a size 10 in another! And US, UK and NZ sizing doesn’t always match up. ... More >>
Leading Podiatry Franchises
Tuesday, 14 April 2009, 1:03 pm | Foot Mechanics
As New Zealand faces critical shortages of health professionals needed to cope with its rapidly aging and still active population, one organisation is developing smart ways for attacking the problem. More >>
Kiwis experience significant foot pain
Monday, 8 September 2008, 11:22 am | Foot Mechanics
New Zealand's largest podiatry providers, Foot Mechanics recently conducted their inaugural Foot Mechanics Annual Foot Health Survey 2008. Results indicate the majority of kiwis stand on their feet for long periods, seek help from a podiatrist when their ... More >>
Take a Load off Your Feet and Lose Weight
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 2:44 pm | Foot Mechanics
A weight loss competition with a twist - Body for Wives 2008 - recently gave women living in the Manawatu the chance to enter their tubby spouses into a competition to shape up and slim down. General manager of Foot Mechanics John Miller was involved ... More >>
Time To Think About Health Of Children's Feet
Thursday, 28 February 2008, 9:35 am | Foot Mechanics
Over 130,000 children will be walking to school this week in support of Feet First Walk To School Week from March 3 to 7. While it is great exercise and healthy for kids, podiatrist John Miller says now is a good time for parents to take a look at ... More >>
Lower Limb Health: Productivity Gains of 27%
Monday, 11 February 2008, 10:16 am | Foot Mechanics
At least a quarter of an employee's day could be unproductive due to the pain and discomfort of being on their feet all day or from lifting and kneeling - a 27% productivity loss over a week. More >>