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    <post_title><![CDATA[Acupuncture and Podiatry: A Modern Approach to Foot & Ankle Care]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[When most people think of podiatry, they picture orthotics, skin/nail care, or sports injury treatment. But podiatry isn’t just about what’s
	happening mechanically in your feet, it’s also about supporting the body’s natural healing processes.

<br /><br />
	One treatment that’s gaining popularity in podiatric care is <strong>acupuncture</strong> — a technique with ancient roots and modern
	scientific backing.
]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/specialist-podiatrist/acupuncture-and-podiatry-a-modern-approach-to-foot-and-ankle-care/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-08-15 12:00:00</post_date>
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    <post_id>209</post_id>
    <post_category_id>6</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Foam Rolling: A Game-Changer for Foot & Lower Limb Health]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Even a few minutes of foam rolling per day can make a significant difference in your lower limb health. Focus on the calves, hamstrings, IT
band, and plantar fascia. Combine with stretching and strengthening for best results.<br />
Read this blog to find out more about the benefits of Foam rolling. ]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/heel-pain/foam-rolling-a-game-changer-for-foot-and-lower-limb-health/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-08-04 12:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>205</post_id>
    <post_category_id>8</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Healthy Feet, Happy Life: Why Seniors Shouldn't Ignore Their Foot Health]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Discover why foot health is so important as we age and how Perform Podiatry supports seniors in staying mobile, independent, and pain-free. From diabetic care to personalised treatment plans, we’re here to help keep your feet happy and healthy, every step of the way.]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/older-adults/healthy-feet-happy-life-why-seniors-shouldnt-ignore-their-foot-health/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-13 01:10:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>195</post_id>
    <post_category_id>12</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Class IV Laser Therapy: Advanced Relief for Foot and Ankle Pain]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Discover how Class IV Laser Therapy at Perform Podiatry offers powerful, drug-free relief for foot and ankle pain. Backed by science, this advanced treatment helps you heal faster and move better, without the need for surgery or medication.<br />]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/specialist-podiatrist/class-iv-laser-therapy-advanced-relief-for-foot-and-ankle-pain/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2025-06-12 17:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>24</post_id>
    <post_category_id>15</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Why Do My Feet Feel Like They Are Burning At Night?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Getting spontaneous waves of burning feelings in your feet?  Burning feet are keeping you awake at night?  It can be quite alarming to feel unusual sensations moving through your feet, especially when you can’t pinpoint a specific cause or trigger. This is a concern for many of our patients, who aside from feeling burning through […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/older-adults/feet-burning-at-night/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2023-01-11 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>34</post_id>
    <post_category_id>8</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Why Do I Have Noticeable, Dark Veins On My Legs?]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Noticing bluish veins growing darker and more prominent in your legs is a cause of concern for many. But what do they mean, why is this happening now, and what can you do to treat or prevent them? Today, our podiatrists are sharing what you need to know about spider veins and varicose veins on […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/older-adults/why-do-i-have-noticeable-dark-veins-on-my-legs/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2022-06-16 00:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>40</post_id>
    <post_category_id>15</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Retirement: Looking After Your Feet So They’ll Look After You]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Looking forward to a retirement filled with… anything you like? Whether you’re retired or nearing it, it’s an exciting time that many spend decades looking forward to, knowing you can plan your days on your own terms, and finally enjoy all the things you haven’t had time for previously. There’s just one thing that many […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/older-adults/retirement-looking-after-your-feet-so-theyll-look-after-you/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2021-12-10 00:00:00</post_date>
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  <posts>
    <post_id>55</post_id>
    <post_category_id>15</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Preventing Falls With Podiatry]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Having a fall, whether it’s in our own home or when we’re out and about, can change our lives entirely. The injury we sustain from a fall can affect our ability to not only walk and move but stay independent – it might mean we have to stop living independently within our home and instead […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/older-adults/preventing-falls-with-podiatry/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2020-09-12 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>81</post_id>
    <post_category_id>15</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Why  podiatry appointment is a fantastic gift for Father’s Day!]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Oh, dads. They’re fantastic. They’ve put up with us through our childhood and teenage years (and as parents raising small children, we appreciate this so much more!). They’ve worked hard for us and our families. They’ve finished the food off our plates when we couldn’t (or wouldn’t). They’ve told many a dad joke and embarrassed […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_type>page</post_content_type>
    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/older-adults/why-podiatry-appointment-is-a-fantastic-gift-for-fathers-day/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2018-08-29 00:00:00</post_date>
  </posts>
  <posts>
    <post_id>100</post_id>
    <post_category_id>15</post_category_id>
    <post_title><![CDATA[Arthritis: How we can improve your comfort and relive your pain]]></post_title>
    <post_content_short><![CDATA[Arthritis – it can be painful, frustrating and limiting for many New Zealanders. In fact, almost 50% of those aged over 60 years, and almost all over 80 years old, are affected by osteoarthritis arthritis in New Zealand. Yep, that means that if you haven’t already, you and your family members have a high chance […]]]></post_content_short>
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    <post_content_url>https://www.performpodiatry.co.nz/blog/older-adults/arthritis-help-relieve-pain-podiatrist/</post_content_url>
    <post_date>2018-02-07 00:00:00</post_date>
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