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Why You Need a Foot and Ankle Specialist

Our foot and ankle specialists are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for diverse conditions, from plantar fasciitis to diabetic foot complications. With advanced interventions and a personalised approach, The Foot Practice helps patients manage pain, prevent injuries, and restore mobility. Learn more about the expertise of our specialists and how they can support your foot and ankle health.

Custom Orthotics for Runners for Better Performance and Injury Prevention

At The Foot Practice, we specialise in custom orthotics for runners, addressing issues like overpronation and misalignment to enhance performance, reduce pain, and prevent injuries, helping you stay on track with your goals.

How to Diagnose Chronic Ankle Instability

Chronic ankle instability can turn every step into a potential hazard. With ankle sprains accounting for up to 85% of ankle injuries, this condition affects more people than you might think. However, with advancements in podiatric care, including cutting-edge technologies like the RehaWalk® treadmill, sufferers can regain their footing. Discover how modern podiatry is revolutionising the management of this persistent condition.

Walking Gait Analysis Unlocks the Secrets of Your Stride

Discover how walking gait analysis can revolutionise your approach to movement, uncovering hidden issues and paving the way for improved mobility and health.

Benefits of Insoles for Flat Feet

Flat feet can lead to discomfort, poor alignment and mobility issues if left unaddressed. The right insoles can alleviate pain, improve posture and prevent further complications. At The Foot Practice, we specialise in custom orthoses tailored to your unique needs using cutting-edge RehaWalk® technology for optimal results.

Morton’s Neuroma Insoles

While surgical interventions for Morton's neuroma address the immediate problem, they often overlook the underlying cause: excessive forefoot pressure. Explore how orthoses, guided by comprehensive gait analysis, offer a crucial approach to managing this condition by tackling its root causes.

Retrocalcaneal Bursitis and Running, When Heel Pain Slows You Down

Retrocalcaneal bursitis, a common cause of heel pain in runners, can sideline even the most dedicated athletes. This article explores the causes, symptoms, and cutting-edge management strategies for this condition, offering hope to those struggling to keep their running routines on track.

Benefits of Orthotic Insoles Beyond Foot Pain

Discover how orthotic insoles can revolutionise your comfort and health. From alleviating knee and back pain to improving athletic performance, learn why these powerful tools are more than just cushions for your feet.

Gait Assessment for Runners

Discover how gait analysis and foot mapping at The Foot Practice can revolutionise your running experience by helping you choose the perfect running shoe and boost your running efficiency.

Walk on Clouds with Orthopaedic Shoes

Gone are the days of clunky, unattractive orthopaedic shoes. At The Foot Practice in Singapore, we're revolutionising foot care with stylish, comfortable orthopaedic shoes that blend fashion with function. Our expert team uses advanced 3D scanning and gait analysis to provide custom-fit solutions for various foot conditions.

Elevating Performance with from the Ground Up with Custom Orthotics for Sports

At The Foot Practice Singapore, we're revolutionising sports performance with cutting-edge custom orthotics. Our state-of-the-art technology, including 1,000-point foot pressure sensors and 3D gait analysis, allows us to create precision-engineered insoles tailored to your unique biomechanics and sport-specific needs. Whether you're a professional athlete or weekend warrior, our custom orthotics enhances stability, improve power transfer, and reduce injury risk. Discover how our sports-specific approach can unlock your true athletic potential, from improving your tennis serve to boosting your marathon time.

Athlete’s Guide to Talar Dome Sports Injuries

The Foot Practice’s RehaWalk® Gait System pressure sensing treadmill is invaluable for managing talar dome sports injuries. This advanced system provides detailed gait analysis and treatment capabilities, making it an ideal solution for athletes and individuals with foot issues.

Orthopaedic Insoles Improve Foot Health and Function

At The Foot Practice Singapore, we revolutionise foot care with custom orthopaedic insoles. Using cutting-edge 3D foot scanning and pressure mapping, we create precision-engineered insoles that address diverse conditions, from plantar fasciitis to flat feet. Our orthopaedic insoles go beyond mere comfort. They're designed to improve overall body alignment, enhance athletic performance, and prevent future issues. Whether dealing with chronic foot pain or seeking to optimise your gait, The Foot Practice’s tailored approach ensures that every insole is as unique as your feet.

Podiatrist’s Remedy for Black Nail Fungus

Is your toenail turning black? From runner's trauma to fungal infections, black toenails have various causes. Uncover the reasons behind this common foot issue, learn about effective treatments, and find out when to seek professional help. Don't ignore this potential health concern – discover how The Foot Practice's expert podiatrists can help you step towards healthier feet.

Treating the Patient, Not Just The Foot Condition

In today's modern language, beaten-beyond-death buzzwords such as authenticity, self care, mindfulness, wellbeing, wellness, and holistic (that seem soon to be linked to honest John's “pre-loved” car sales) proliferate across brands, products and services. In healthcare one of these terms is “holistic,” but what truly does that word mean?

Underlying Causes of Thick Toenails & Remedies

Thick toenails are not just an aesthetic problem. They can also be a sign of something wrong with your foot health. Visit a podiatrist today to learn what is causing your thick toenails and what strategies you can start using to manage your condition.

Guide to Care for Feet by An Expert Podiatrist

With nearly two decades of experience, Lead Podiatrist Tim Maiden at The Foot Practice has seen how neglecting foot care can lead to serious issues. In this comprehensive guide, he shares insider tips on daily foot checks, choosing shoes, and caring for ageing feet. Learn why wider toeboxes are crucial for foot health and when to seek professional help. Don't let foot problems hold you back. Discover how to keep your feet healthy and happy at any age.

Custom Plantar Fasciitis Insoles

Explore the world of plantar fasciitis insoles with a leading Singapore podiatrist. From over-the-counter options to custom-made orthotics, learn how these specialized insoles can provide relief from heel pain, improve foot alignment, and get you back on your feet. Discover why investing in your foot health is crucial for pain-free mobility.

Sports Podiatrist’s Guide on Running through Peroneal Tendonitis Pain

Peroneal tendonitis can sideline even the most dedicated runners. In this comprehensive guide, a sports podiatrist asks, "Can you run with peroneal tendonitis?" Explore the causes, recovery timeline, and treatment options for this common running injury. Learn about safe alternatives to maintaining fitness and get expert advice on when and how to return to running safely. Whether dealing with peroneal tendon pain or looking to prevent it, this article provides valuable insights for runners of all levels.

Benefits of Insoles for Flat Foot

Struggling with flat feet? The Foot Practice in Singapore offers expert custom insole solutions to alleviate pain and improve foot health. Our comprehensive approach combines advanced 3D scanning technology with expert podiatric care to create insoles tailored to your unique needs. From plantar fasciitis to shin splints, our custom insoles address a range of foot-related issues, providing superior support and comfort. Discover the difference between custom and off-the-shelf insoles, and learn why our personalised approach sets us apart.

Medical Sports Pedicures for Runners

If you’re a runner, a medical sports pedicure should be a part of your routine to make sure your feet stay healthy, so that you can stay on track for your training goals. A pedicure for runners goes far beyond simple aesthetics. Sports pedicures ensure your feet are safe while managing the many different conditions your feet may go through as you prepare for your next marathon.

Podiatrist Guide feat. The Best Rugby Boots for Players with Wide Feet

Several options stand out when searching for the perfect rugby boots for wide feet in 2024. Players with wide feet should prioritise boots with a roomy toe box to minimise discomfort and reduce the risk of foot injuries. Our lead podiatrist recommends the Kakari range from Adidas and brands like Mizuno for their wider-fitting boots, which cater to players needing extra space and comfort.

Marathon Foot Pain

You're miles into your marathon training; the finish line is a hopeful dream just a distance away. Suddenly, a searing pain explodes in your foot, threatening to derail your entire journey and all of that training. Don't let foot pain during training become your marathon nightmare! Conquer marathon foot pain and keep your dream run a reality.

Fix Your Niggling Foot Arch Pain after Running

Does pain in the foot's arch after running sideline your endorphin highs? Don't let foot discomfort hold you back from perfect cadence! Our sports podiatrists at The Foot Practice specialise in managing running-related arch pain and other foot issues. With our best-in-class RehaWalk® pressure treadmill and running 3D infrared gait analysis, we can get you back on track to pain-free running.

Arch Support Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis Relief

Struggling with plantar fasciitis due to high arches? Discover how The Foot Practice's custom-designed insoles and integrative treatment approach offer the relief and support your feet have been waiting for. Step into comfort and reclaim your active lifestyle today.

To Run Or Not? Running Stress Fracture Recommendations from a Sports Podiatrist

Chasing the runner's high with a stress fracture might seem tempting, but hitting the pause button is smarter. While you're on the mend, visit The Foot Practice. Our sophisticated foot pressure sensing technology will shed light on movement patterns, helping pinpoint how they impact your bones, such as when you have a running stress fracture in the shin or metatarsal.

Adolescent’s Biomechanics, Injury Risk and Gait Analysis

Our sports podiatrist see a significant percentage of young folk at our podiatry clinic, so our team thought we’d share a few studies about adolescent biomechanics, growth disparities, gender differences, impact on risk of running injuries, and a running gait analysis solution to treat overuse injuries.

Why You Should Use BlackBoard Mobilisation Bars

BlackBoard foot mobilisation bars are a great addition to your daily routine to help get your feet into tip-top shape. Undo years of damage of improper and rigid footwear by using mobilisation bars, and, if relevant, incorporate them into your injury rehabilitation. It will increase your feet strength and mobility.

Don’t Believe The Myths about The Benefits of Barefoot Walking in Children

When you imagine a child who goes barefoot most of the time, what do you picture? Barefoot children have historically been poor and rural, but there’s a growing trend for parents to take off their kids’ shoes for health reasons.

Paediatric Stress Fractures in Young Athletes: Fighting the Fear of Reinjury

Sports psychologists have reported that the fear of injury may be a useful protective mechanism for young athletes, but this fear, particularly of reinjury, may stifle their growth in the sport. This is why the healing journey after an injury needs to be managed carefully to prevent young athletes from stifling their growth.

Expert Care Tips for Your Toddler’s Foot Health

Keeping a close eye on your toddler’s feet is extremely important for their future health. In this article, we’ve provide some tips from our lead podiatrist – who is also a father of two children – on various ways your child can grow and develop their feet throughout their childhood while also preventing any potential children’s foot care problems that may arise from improper care.

Experiencing Foot Pain While Running? Top 17 Causes & Remedies

Run smarter, not harder, to avoid foot pain while running! Unlock the biomechanics behind common running foot pain. Score big with our pro-tips for foot pain in new runners and veteran marathoners.

The Sneaky Science of Running Blisters

If you're reading this, you're likely dealing with a painful running blister. The Foot Practice offers guidance on treating running-induced foot blisters and shares a pro tip: the revolutionary 3D Gait Analysis, which can help prevent future blisters from forming during runs.

Comprehensive Runner’s Foot Care Guide to Step Up Your Game

The runner's foot care and health are critical for our performance and avoiding injuries that can sideline us. As athletes, we often hear the saying, "Take care of your feet, and they'll take care of you”. We'll explore the various aspects of runner’s foot care, from biomechanics and footwear to joint injuries, runners’ feet blisters, and lesser-known tips to keep your feet in prime condition.

Back and Foot Pain: Biomechanical Link

If you're new to the concept of spinal health and the connection between back pain and foot discomfort, or if you're an athlete who pushes to the limit but struggles with both lower back pain and plantar fasciitis, or even if you've noticed that minor morning stiffness has escalated into severe physical agony, then read on as delve into the link between back and foot pain.

Living with Ankle Arthritis & Foot Pain

Living with ankle arthritis can be challenging, but compelling evidence suggests that promptly addressing and managing ankle dysfunction can significantly improve long-term outcomes for adults and children.

6 Things Parents Should Know about Running for Kids

Running for kids not only benefits their mental wellbeing but can provide them with the acuity to traverse stress with a positive outlet that builds confidence and whole-body health.

8 Marathon Foot Care Tips: How to Prepare Your Feet For Your Next Marathon

Running a marathon is incredibly rewarding, but it may also potentially be hazardous for your feet. To ensure that your feet are in tip-top shape in time for a marathon, our lead podiatrist Tim Maiden shares his top 8 foot care tips for marathon runners.

Podiatrist Tim Maiden Discusses the Pros and Cons of Cycling Insoles

With my personal interest in cycling and my profession as a sports podiatrist, I thought I would delve deep into the nuanced benefits of cycling insoles, discuss the best insoles for cycling hot foot, and whether stiff insoles for cycling impact performance.

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.

Running Foot Injuries: Run to Strengthen or Strengthen to Run

Most runners don’t realize the benefits of a consultation with a podiatrist for running to maintain their biomechanical health and prevent running foot injuries. Whether you are Usain Bolt or just trying to finish a weekend 5K run, runners of all capacities can benefit from strength training exercises from a sports podiatrist.

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.

Benefits of Plantar Fasciitis Insoles & Stretches for Plantar Fasciitis

Despite popular belief, plantar fasciitis isn’t a lifelong condition. Heel pain can be treated with the right assessment and combination of podiatric therapies including plantar fasciitis insoles, big toe facilitation and hallux stretches for plantar fasciitis to control pronation and foot arch stability.

Children’s Flat Feet: When to Be Concerned

Many parents get concerned when they believe their children's feet flat is a problem. It seems hard to believe, but most children's feet will grow out of this condition on their own. Despite popular belief, it is not always necessary to intervene when your child is still young.

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.

Understanding Callus Treatment and Removal

A callus is a thickening condition of the skin often caused by repeated friction, excessive pressure on a specific area, or prolonged contact with a hard surface from common activities such as walking or running. Athletes are more prone to getting plantar calluses that form at the bottom of the feet.

What Causes Muscle Tightness in the Lower Limbs?

Muscle tightness is so common that most people tend not to take it seriously. More often than not, it’s often dismissed as a natural consequence of ageing. That’s true, to a degree but we can’t blame everything on factors outside our control, like genetics.

3D Gait Analysis to Improve Runners’ Performance & Rehabilitate Injuries

Runners are always trying to improve their performance by training smarter to build strength and increase endurance, which helps to decrease the incidence of a running injury.

Preventive and Rehabilitative Exercises for Ankle Stability

Ankle injuries are exceedingly common among active populations [1]. The only way to prevent them is by keeping your feet and ankles strong. Bad ankle stability and ankle injuries can lead to other musculoskeletal conditions, misalignments in the body, knee pain, or lower back ache [2].

Why Foot and Ankle Stability Becomes More Important as We Age

Ankle problems are a pretty common injury that most people face at some point in their lives. The worst thing is that one small misstep or one bad landing can land you back in your ankle brace once again! Researchers have found that ankle ligament sprains are the most common injury among active populations.

Prevent Nail Fungus for People with Underlying Health Conditions

Nail fungal infections are not comfortable to talk about, but they're even more uncomfortable to have. And if left untreated, they can even be dangerous if you have underlying health conditions.

There’s No Such Thing As Normal: Variety in Healthy Feet

There’s actually been surprisingly little research done on ‘normal’ feet in adults. Because feet are hidden away in shoes most of the time, we don’t see the natural variation the way we do with facial features or body shape.

To Stretch Or Not To Stretch?

Nobody can 100 percent say that stretching can directly decrease the risk of injury, but most podiatrists and other healthcare practitioners recognise stretching can have an indirect benefit via improving muscle tone and flexibility of the body. Stretching is one of the oldest forms of training with roots in martial arts, yoga, ballet/dance and performing arts such as gymnastics. So it must have some benefit!

To Tech Or Not To Tech

The recent Garmin ransomware hack kickstarted my thinking about my own burgeoning dependency and obsession with everything tech both in my podiatry practice and in my personal life.

All You Need To Know About Calf Strains As A Runner

Calf strains – perhaps one of the most frequent injuries in runners. And also, one of the most discussed topics amongst sport enthusiasts. One would expect that hundreds, if perhaps not thousands of studies were performed on the subject. Well, guess again. The research on this matter, my fellow runners, is scarce.

CrossFit and Injuries: The Importance of Your Feet!

All high-impact workouts put strain on your feet and ankles, but Crossfit’s mix of weights, jumps, and cardio means you’re rapidly switching between activities which put very different types of pressure on your feet.

How Do I Pick The Best Running Shoes?

There’s something exciting about slipping on a new pair of running shoes for the first time. It makes you feel more confident about achieving your fitness goals, whether you’re training for a four minute mile or just hoping to get around the block without wheezing.

Textured Insoles

Orthotics is an umbrella term covering everything from blister plasters to full-leg braces. Feet insoles can correct deformities, improve walking gait, give support, improve balance, and facilitate movement… but they can’t do it all at once. The tricky thing about buying the best insoles for support in a store to combat a single issues like arch support for the feet can often make another issue elsewhere in your body worse.

Best Orthotics for Golf Shoes: Less Pain, More Game

All elite golfers exhibit good footwork. It is not at all controversial that the function of the foot in golf is different from almost any other activity. So what's the best orthotics for golf shoes?

Golf and Your Feet: Do you want to hit the ball longer and straighter?

So are you looking to improve your golf game? Like with most problems it is best to start from the bottom up. Having good footwork directly correlates with more power for swings which can drop your handicap. According to Jack Nicklaus, one of the greatest golfers of all time, “All timing, distance and direction comes from the lower body with the feet leading the way.”

Preventing Football Injuries: Stay Strong to Prolong your Game!

Injury can end your match, it can end your career before it has ever really begun. Consistency and injury prevention is vital to improve your football game. Unsurprisingly the foot and legs are the most regularly injured part of the body in football.

Plantar Fasciitis: Guide to Prevent and Cure Heel Pain

Does anyone want to “cope” with a crippling pain that shoots through your heels the moment you jump out of bed?

Shockwave Therapy for the Management of Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), also known as “shockwave” therapy, is an exceptional remedy for persistent heel pain that threatens to turn chronic if ignored. This innovative approach addresses discomfort, offering relief and promoting healing.