Hammertoe Correction without Surgery
Early diagnosis can help manage hammertoe correction without surgery, especially in the early stages of the foot condition. Conservative, non-invasive management of the condition alleviates painful symptoms, supports your feet, and help return your toes – and feet – to their proper function.
Proper Foot Care to Prevent Diabetic Foot Infections
Everyone needs to be concerned about their feet as we age, and it is especially crucial for people with diabetes. Podiatrists are vital in that care process, helping to take care of issues like diabetic foot infection bacteria, ulcers, or Charcot Foot.
Ingrown Toenail Treatment for Runners & Top 3 Running Shoe Recommendations
Ingrown toenail treatment and comprehensively preventative podiatric care are essential for runners. With the right running shoes (read on for recommendations from our lead podiatrist!), techniques, and maintenance, you can reduce your chances of getting an ingrown toenail and maintain optimum foot health.
Orthotics and Gait Analysis to Improve the Foot’s Function
The most common lower limb dysfunctions and sports injuries we see each day at The Foot Practice, from the foot and ankle to the hips, knees, and lower back, start from our feet. Gait analysis and orthotics are complementary protocols in podiatry that accurately treat musculoskeletal injuries.
Heel Pain and Running: Does Footwear Play a Role?
Knowing the best running shoes for heel pain can possibly help you relieve pain from conditions such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy, as well as improve your overall musculoskeletal health. This article will explain how overuse injuries occur and the relationship between your shoes and your musculoskeletal health, as well as our leading podiatrist Tim Maiden’s favourite running shoe selections.
Are Your High Heeled Shoes Causing Ingrown Toenail Pain?
Specialised orthotic devices for women’s shoes from your podiatrist can actually help you avoid and prevent ingrown nails as well as other lower leg conditions due to footwear. But if you have an ingrown nail due to wearing high heels, then our podiatrist can perform minor ingrown toenail surgery to help relieve your pain.
The Early Years: The Importance of Treating Children’s Feet
Most foot conditions start in childhood – flat feet, pigeon-toed walking, and even juvenile arthritis. Parents usually seek help only when they’ve noticed a problem – perhaps their child walks awkwardly or complains of pain.
What Are the Benefits of Customised Insoles vs Over-the-Counter?
Custom insoles or over-the-counter inserts, that is the difficult question many people in Singapore may face when thinking about orthotics. An over-the-counter insert is made of prefabricated material. It is designed to fit into any shoe.