Podiatry NZ

Australasian Podiatry Council

www.asics.co.nz

Smiths Sports Shoes Hamilton

"I had the pleasure of working in the same Sports Medicine Clinic as Andrew in 1999/2000. He saw a wide variety of sporting injuries as well as a few general podiatry conditions, and we often discussed together tricky cases and the management of certain conditions. Andrew also helped with the selection of appropriate footwear for the Wellington Hurricanes Rugby Team.

Andrew was always very keen to learn, well liked by his patients and I was impressed with his patient evaluations. We were sorry to see him leave and wish him well in his future ventures. I am sure that he will be a valuable member of any future podiatry clinic as he fitted in very well as part of our team here."
Dr Steve Targett, Sports Physician and current Medical Director, NZRFU

"I was told by others that after this injury I would never be able to run again. Because of your positive approach, persistence and excellent treatment, I have got back to running for 50 minutes at the moment with no real pain. I am now in training for the Taupo Half Ironman later this year. Thanks for your support and help, it is because of you and your treatment that I am back running again and I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone."
Greg 2003

"Having been born with rather difficult feet, I had resigned myself to the fact that I would continually have problems with them and my back. I was fortunate to come to Waikato Podiatry in 2002 after trying some other podiatrists who almost got it right. Andrew shows such a great understanding and empathy of feet problems and is always full of ideas and suggestions - eg a certain brand of sports shoe which made a huge difference.

The first orthotics Andrew made for me enabled me to wear out a pair of shoes - the first in 50 years that hadn't collapsed because of my walk over!! A great achievement.

Since then I have changed jobs and now work in a restaurant and catering business where I often have 10-12 hour days on my feet and have very little pain or discomfort as long as I am on my orthotics... Awesome!! Thank you Andrew for feet that feel OK, look OK and keep walking!
Diane

"The orthotics are working a charm, no more hamstring problems and believe it or not I have gone from 17 to 16 in my golf handicap."
Val 2003

"Sincere thanks. You achieved, in one visit, what many experts in the field failed to do in five years. My right foot was injured in a fall but not broken. I have suffered considerable pain and discomfort and had been unable to walk. You listened, fitting my shoe with a simple orthotic and, wow, almost instant relief. I am now able to be more active which is very important to me."
Rosa 2003

"I have worn several different orthotics for my problem foot over the last 25 years. Of all the orthotics, your ones are the best I have ever had - they make a huge difference and help me in being able to keep active and sporty."
Caroline (Indonesia) 2004

"With the orthotics there has been a 200% improvement in my foot pain. I no longer get the pain during or after golf. I hit a 2 the other day! I should have come here sooner."
Richie 2004

"My legs and ankles have ached on and off for the last 2 years. Because of my work I am dependant on my mobility and at times the leg pain has stopped me from walking and working. When asked how I would rate this pain out of 10, I gave it a 9.

Two weeks after seeing Andrew, changing my work boots and wearing an orthotic that Andrew had modified for me, I am delighted to say I am virtually pain free!! It has been an amazing improvement and a brilliant turnaround."
Phillip

"What a blessed relief!! After many painful months. Thank you very much for the help!"
Betty

"Last year I came to you with sore knees, or rather, sore tendons. The orthotic soles you have prescribed for me have worked wonders. Thank you."
Debbie

"I first noticed lower calf muscle pain about 15-16 years ago while training for rugby. Over the past 5-6 years the pain steadily got worse as I started training for Half Marathons and Half Ironman races.

Finally in December 2004, with the Tauranga Half Ironman fast approaching, I decided to do something about it and contacted Andrew Jones at the Waikato Podiatry Clinic. After a consultation with video analysis I had some orthotics made and fitted the following week. I certainly wasn't expecting to feel pain-free but within 10 days of the fitting appointment, I had done two runs of over one and a half hours or more with no pain whatsoever. The Half Ironman was also successfully completed without any leg pain.

For the cost of a couple of consultations, an accurate diagnosis and properly prescribed orthotics, I wish I had done something years ago. I definitely recommend to anyone with leg pain to make a visit to Andrew Jones to have it properly checked out. Happy running!"
Warren 2004