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Welcome to the Flawless Physio Advice Centre. In this section you will find helpful information in a range of formats, from blogs and vlogs to links to our YouTube Channel. Our aim is to help you resolve your symptoms, improve your lifestyle and keep you active. Please feel free to share comments on our social media, ask questions, share our information or contact us for help and guidance.

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Knee Pain Location Chart

Knee Pain Above The Patella Supra Patella Bursitis – Quadriceps Tendinopathy Knee Pain Around The Patella Patellofemoral Joint Pain – Prepatellar Bursitis/ Housemaid’s Knee – Chondromalacia Patella – Patella Tracking Disorder – Osteoarthritis – Osteochondral Defect Knee Pain Below The Patella Plica Syndrome – Osteochondritis Dissecans – Osgood-Schlatter – Patellar Tendinopathy/Jumper’s Knee – Infra Patellar…

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Hallux Rigidus Shoes

Hallux Rigidus is a condition that causes arthritis of the big toe joint, leading to a reduced range of motion and pain with activity. It can be an extremely debilitating condition, and shoes play a key role in the management of symptoms. This article will provide our Foot and Ankle Specialists’ recommendations for the best…

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Foot Pain Chart

Outer Foot Conditions: Anterior Process of the Calcaneus Fracture -Tarsal Coalition Cuboid Irritation – Cuboid Fracture – Os Peroneum 5th Metatarsal Fracture – Iselin’s Disease – Peroneal Tendon Enthesopathy – Tailor’s Bunion Outer Ankle Conditions: Sinus Tarsi Syndrome – Lateral Ankle Fracture – Lateral Ankle Sprain – Birfurcate Ligament Sprain Posterior Heel Pain Insertional Achilles…

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Best Hoka Shoe for Flat Feet

As foot specialists, our patients ask us for recommendations on footwear. This article will provide our recommendations on the best Hoka Shoes for Flat Feet based on 10 years of experience. This article will provide our Foot and Ankle Specialists’ recommendations for the best Hoka Shoes for Flat Feet. We have purchased all these shoes…

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Best Hoka Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition of the heel that should be managed under the guidance of a Physiotherapist. Treatment for this condition includes strengthening exercises, stretches, footwear management, taping and insoles. This article will provide our Foot and Ankle Specialists’ recommendations for the best Hoka Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis. We have purchased all these…

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What can cause a sharp stabbing pain in the knee that comes and goes?

The knee is a complex structure that can cause a variety of pains depending on the movement being performed or the structure that’s affected.  This article will discuss the 5 most common causes of sharp, stabbing knee pain that comes and goes. We have provided links to the related articles for more details about each…

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Tight Calves Running

The calf muscles work throughout your running stride, so they can quickly become overloaded and tight. There can be several reasons for this, and we will explain why you get tight calves running and how to ease your tight calves from running. Below are the 3 key reasons you can experience tight calves running. Watch…

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Exercises for Flat Feet

Flat Feet are medically known as pes planus. They can be genetic, or you can develop flat feet over time. Adult-acquired flat feet are the result of muscle weakening over a period of time. We created this article to provide exercises you can use to improve the strength of your feet. Below are the best…

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Hip Pain Location Diagram

Hip pain is common and can have many causes, from sports injuries to falls, wear and tear, and joint degeneration. We have depicted the most common causes of hip pain on these diagrams of hip pain location from different angles. Knowing these pain patterns can help narrow down the likely diagnosis and refine a clinical…

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Bone Spur on the top of the foot

What is a Bone Spur? A bone spur (osteophyte) is a small growth of additional bone that occurs at the end of a bone, usually where two bones meet. These bone spurs are commonly seen in the foot due to 30 joints being present. Patients often notice a slight bump appearing on the top of…

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Signs Plantar Fasciitis is Healing

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common forms of foot pain, accounting for 11-15% of all foot complaints that require medical intervention. The Plantar Fascia attaches the heel bone to the forefoot and plays an integral role in the structural stability of the foot’s medial arch. If the Plantar Fascia becomes overloaded, it can become inflamed…

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10 Signs You May Have A Morton’s Neuroma

Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition affecting the ball of the foot, particularly between the third and fourth toes. The discomfort it causes can significantly limit one’s ability to stay active.  This condition is more common in middle-aged women, with a UK study revealing a prevalence of 50.2% in men and 87.2% in women per…

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