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  1. GarethNZ
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    Microwave therapy for warts and laser therapy for mycotic nails

    We have been using the Lunula laser for fungal nails and is a great alternative to the tablets, TNA and the very poor outcomes from topicals. We...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Apr 18, 2021 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  2. GarethNZ
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    Fitting sports orthotics in alpine ski boots

    Nice post Jeff - we see a lot of skiers in Queenstown, NZ and echo your comments!
    Post by: GarethNZ, May 12, 2018 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. GarethNZ
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    Podiatry assistants ?

    As far as I am aware Podaiatry assistant's haven't been given the all clear in NZ yet. There was a vote and was voted against to my knowledge....
    Post by: GarethNZ, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: New Zealand
  4. GarethNZ
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    Duct tape does not work for Warts or VP's

    Re: Duct tape does not work for VP's I have read some military research on treating an adolescent population. How often did she keep the...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. GarethNZ
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    Lateral foot wedging for medial knee OA

    Have Craig or his team been able to assess why this study group have had no success with 12 months of lateral wedging? Should we be increasing...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. GarethNZ
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    Prevalence of foot problems in Special Olympics athlete

    Great work team - the Fit Feet programme is an excellent way to expose this group of the world to the healthcare they deserve!! Well done!!
    Post by: GarethNZ, Dec 13, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. GarethNZ
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    Trigger Point Vapocoolant spray

    hey camo, are you meaning for use pre needling or for use with spray and stretch?
    Post by: GarethNZ, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: Australia
  8. GarethNZ
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    Scarring on dorsum of foot

    You might find that he has developed slight neuromas within the branches of the cutaneous nerve that supply the dorsum of the foot - the...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. GarethNZ
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    Alternatives to surgery for compartment syndrome

    I have had my 1st patient have success with 4 treatments with targetting superficially the lateral sural and saphenous nerves as they come through...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  10. GarethNZ
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    Surgical Refresher Seminar - Melbourne

    Out of interest, who is teaching the prolotherapy?
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: Conferences
  11. GarethNZ
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    New Clinic Specialising in Heel Pain

    Their range of cost for orthoses is between $420 and $1400!! Suppose the high end cost helps balance out the 100% money back guarantee... Great...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  12. GarethNZ
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    Podiatrists working at or near a ski resort town...

    Hi there, I am living and working in a ski resort town in New Zealand (Queenstown). I am keen to explore for what is unknown territory for...
    Thread by: GarethNZ, Apr 16, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  13. GarethNZ
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    Best grinder for use in podiatry clinic?

    Footsteps: Where are you wanting to purchase? I have recently purchased the Sani-grinder from Moore medical in Connecticut. I have found that...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  14. GarethNZ
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    Post Tib Spasm

    Hi Pod29, A little off the topic... I have been using dry needling too with great success in many lower limb pathologies. My only concern...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jun 13, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. GarethNZ
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    New drugs for neuropathic pain

    I have been using Acupuncture for Diabetic and non-Diabetic neuropathy. After the 1st session in most cases there has been some change. Within 3...
    Post by: GarethNZ, May 13, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  16. GarethNZ
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    Plantar Fasciosis from Nike Free's?

    hi footsoldier, I have been suggesting patients to use it as a rehab type shoe in the sub-acute stages of a range of foot pathologies. I have...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jan 15, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  17. GarethNZ
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    Foot mobilising in Melbourne

    Hi all, I am interested to find out who the Podiatrist is in Box Hill possibly that might be using this form of treatment in managing his...
    Thread by: GarethNZ, Apr 15, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  18. GarethNZ
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    Endoscopic style surgery for neuroma?

    Re: Arthroscopic style surgery for neuroma? Steve, Thanks for you reply...not good form with terminology there! Had looked up the definition...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Mar 14, 2008 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Endoscopic style surgery for neuroma?

    I have been asked to research this as a possibility of this being a procedure. This may be a preferred method of treatment to counter the use...
    Thread by: GarethNZ, Mar 13, 2008, 13 replies, in forum: Foot Surgery
  20. GarethNZ
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    Iselin's Disease

    I have also found that the good old firm foot taping can be of benefit to these patients. Showing the mother/father how to tape appropriately...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Feb 19, 2008 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Pedometers for work site environment

    Hi team, I'm doing some work with a work-place in Melbourne, Australia. They have 150 workers, all walking on a concrete, mainly flat surface...
    Thread by: GarethNZ, Feb 8, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. GarethNZ
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    Cylindrical massage device for arch pain

    Hi all, I am currently suggsting for people with heel and arch pain of a mechanical nature to utilise a golf ball (among alot of other...
    Thread by: GarethNZ, Dec 9, 2007, 41 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. GarethNZ
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    Which kind of running shoes with orthotics?

    CraigT - from memory it might have been the Asics 2040? and very similar, but not quite as bad but still compressing alot laterally was the Brooks...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Oct 28, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    All-blacks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    a classic game of rugby union. shame the boks couldn't go the distance. as they say it's a game of 80 mins and the all blacks steped it up in the...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jul 15, 2007 in forum: Break Room
  25. GarethNZ
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    One flat foot

    Post tib dysfunction causing progressive change with the signs that you mention...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jun 18, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  26. GarethNZ
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    Craig's DVD

    Kevin: my thoughts were similar until i scrolled down and read your posts...thanks for thinking of the small country down under... regards,...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jun 12, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Heel pain questionnaire

    i think you'll find it has been published in the JAPMA 1998 Bennett, P.J, Patterson C, Wearing, S, Baglioni, A. (1998) "Development and...
    Post by: GarethNZ, May 19, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  28. GarethNZ
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    Student Pods - domicillary work?

    QUOTE - A wise party dude once told me. Any more than a Pass (50%) and your studying too much. Wise words from a seasoned traveller i'm...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Apr 18, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
  29. GarethNZ
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    Blister treatment updates

    Can you detail some of the specifics of the event? For a start with limited info to help reduce blisters occuring: If there is only land...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Apr 9, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
  30. GarethNZ
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    Is surgery the only answer for an asymptomatic 10 year old "toe walker"

    Gavin, You have some very vaild points... I would be interested in your paper you wrote! my email is gazzamilne@hotmail.com Do you...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Mar 26, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. GarethNZ
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    Hi all Kiwis (and others)

    "DaVinci - We could always talk about the cricket" WE could always talk about the cricket...but that would be bad sportsmanship...see you at...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Feb 26, 2007 in forum: New Zealand
  32. GarethNZ
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    Plantar fasciitis treated with local steroid injection

    Hey yo, Da flip. Amongst other things, have you heard of neural stretching before?
    Post by: GarethNZ, Feb 14, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  33. GarethNZ
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    Verruca Treatment - KOH?

    thanks fro the reply, although i have used it on numerous times previously i am not sure that i'm too keen to be using it again due to the...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Feb 9, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  34. GarethNZ
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    Verruca Treatment - KOH?

    For podiatrists using KOH in Melbourne, do you know of anywhere I could possibly obtain this, my local pharmacy suggested it is not available to...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Feb 4, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  35. GarethNZ
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    What is this technique called?

    there is an article written by 3 DPM's in the US. i've got it on hard copy somewhere, will dig out, would like to have a re-fresher on it too!!
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jan 29, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. GarethNZ
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    Verruca Treatment - KOH?

    I have would like to ask about a older style treatment method used as treatment. It starts with debridement of the overlying hyperkeratosis. You...
    Thread by: GarethNZ, Jan 13, 2007, 15 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  37. GarethNZ
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    Duct tape does not work for Warts or VP's

    I would be intersted to hear other pod's opinions on whether they have found duct tape as a reasonable therapy. In most cases I have not used it...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  38. GarethNZ
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    Alfredson's "prescription" for achilles tendinopathy

    I think that you might be meaning the Alfredson techinque. Single leg eccentric drop downs off a step...3x15 reps... have to fly so will...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Apr 3, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  39. GarethNZ
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    Gait re-training in runners

    Commencing gait-retraining Yes, nice work Irene on taking this topic to the research and coming up with some good starting evidence for us to...
    Post by: GarethNZ, Feb 18, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Plantar fasciitis treated with local steroid injection

    Having only read the JAPMA study regarding plantar fasciosis and not able to access the article that Kevin K talks about, my view is very narrow....
    Post by: GarethNZ, Jan 3, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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