Keep posted on the latest news, trends, and advice on the most common foot-related topics. From foot wellness articles, sports-related tips, and current ideas to keep you at the peak of daily foot performance, The Foot Practice’s experienced podiatrist and industry partners share helpful knowledge with you … right here!
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 (Source). Yet, a reason explaining their...
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. Often, we're taught to sleep off the little things, like a cold or a muscle ache. You might think the same of nail fungal infections, which can start...
For me, cycling is one of the best activities in the world. And I think my sentiment resonates with the growing number of cycling aficionados out there in Singapore. This huge increase has led to an...
An Introduction to Radial Shockwave Benefits in Podiatric Treatments Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) or “shockwave” therapy, for short, is a fantastic treatment when it comes to lingering...
The Onychomycosis Fungal Infection Explained Several fungi species affect human nails, specifically onychomycosis. Almost 10% of the global population suffers from this quickly rising pandemic...
For me, cycling is one of the best activities in the world. And I think my sentiment resonates with the growing number of cycling aficionados out there in Singapore. This huge increase has led to an...
An Introduction to Radial Shockwave Benefits in Podiatric Treatments Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) or “shockwave” therapy, for short, is a fantastic treatment when it comes to lingering...
The Onychomycosis Fungal Infection Explained Several fungi species affect human nails, specifically onychomycosis. Almost 10% of the global population suffers from this quickly rising pandemic...
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. I received my...
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...
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...
The most common running injuries are to the muscle or tendons. Stronger muscles are less likely to tear, and will also hold the foot in place so that tendons aren’t pulled and stretched beyond their...
Harder Better Faster Stronger: how to pick the right running shoe for you? There’s something exciting about slipping on a new pair of running shoes for the first time. It makes you feel more...
Orthotics is an umbrella term covering everything from blister plasters to full-leg braces. They can correct deformities, improve gait (walking style), give support, improve balance, facilitate...
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. Weight is placed lightly on the balls of...
“Is it normal?” must be one of the most commonly asked questions in medical history. There’s actually been surprisingly little research done on ‘normal’ feet in adults. Because feet are hidden away...
Nobody can 100 percent say that stretching can directly decrease the risk of injury, but most podiatrists or physiotherapists recognise stretching can have an indirect benefit via improving muscle...
With the Christmas season fast approaching, do you really want the fun and joy of the holidays to be overshadowed by a crippling pain that shoots through your heels the moment you jump out of bed? I...
The medical term for “flat feet” is “pes planus” or sometimes we just call them “fallen arches. You are considered to have flat feet when the arches that give the foot its characteristic shape are...
Does anyone want to “cope” with a crippling pain that shoots through your heels the moment you jump out of bed? I didn’t think so. But if you find yourself struggling with this sort of pain, you...
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...
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...
Muscle tightness is so common that people tend not to take it seriously. It’s often dismissed as a natural consequence of ageing, or an annoying problem which runs in families. And that’s true, to a...
Most foot conditions start in childhood – flat feet, pigeon-toed walking, even juvenile arthritis. Parents usually seek help only when they’ve noticed a problem – perhaps their child walks awkwardly...
"Is it normal?” must be one of the most commonly asked questions in medical history. There’s actually been surprisingly little research done on ‘normal’ feet in adults. Because feet are hidden away...
When you imagine a child who goes barefoot most of the time, what do you picture? Perhaps a child growing up in a Nairobi slum or feeding the chickens on a remote farm. Maybe a kid called River...
Football – 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...
Maybe it is terribly obvious that your feet are one of the most important assets when it comes to running. But most runners don’t realize what benefits come from the maintenance of proper podiatric...
The recent Garmin ransomware hack kickstarted my thinking about my own burgeoning dependency and obsession with everything tech both in my...
Calf strains – perhaps one of the most frequent injuries in runners. And also, one of the most discussed topics amongst sport enthusiasts....
All high-impact workouts put strain on your feet and ankles, but Crossfit’s mix of weights, jumps, and cardio means you’re rapidly...
The most common running injuries are to the muscle or tendons. Stronger muscles are less likely to tear, and will also hold the foot in...
Harder Better Faster Stronger: how to pick the right running shoe for you? There’s something exciting about slipping on a new pair of...
Orthotics is an umbrella term covering everything from blister plasters to full-leg braces. They can correct deformities, improve gait...
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...
“Is it normal?” must be one of the most commonly asked questions in medical history. There’s actually been surprisingly little research...
Nobody can 100 percent say that stretching can directly decrease the risk of injury, but most podiatrists or physiotherapists recognise...
With the Christmas season fast approaching, do you really want the fun and joy of the holidays to be overshadowed by a crippling pain that...
The medical term for “flat feet” is “pes planus” or sometimes we just call them “fallen arches. You are considered to have flat feet when...
Does anyone want to “cope” with a crippling pain that shoots through your heels the moment you jump out of bed? I didn’t think so. But if...
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...
There’s something exciting about slipping on a new pair of running shoes for the first time. It makes you feel more confident about...
Muscle tightness is so common that people tend not to take it seriously. It’s often dismissed as a natural consequence of ageing, or an...
Most foot conditions start in childhood – flat feet, pigeon-toed walking, even juvenile arthritis. Parents usually seek help only when...
"Is it normal?” must be one of the most commonly asked questions in medical history. There’s actually been surprisingly little research...
When you imagine a child who goes barefoot most of the time, what do you picture? Perhaps a child growing up in a Nairobi slum or feeding...
Football – Stay strong to prolong your game! Injury can end your match, it can end your career before it has ever really begun....
Maybe it is terribly obvious that your feet are one of the most important assets when it comes to running. But most runners don’t realize...