Advice Centre
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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Policemans Heel
What is Policeman’s Heel? Policeman’s Heel is also known as Plantar Fasciitis and is a condition that causes pain and inflammation on the underside of the heel bone and medial arch of the foot. Policeman’s Heel affects a thick band of tissue called the Plantar Fascia, which provides stability to the underside of the foot….
Read moreBest Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis: UK
Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that results in pain on the inner aspect of the heel bone, and in some cases, discomfort extends to the medial arch of the foot. The Plantar Fascia spreads like a fan across the foot to provide structural integrity and assist with the gait cycle. However, if the Plantar…
Read moreBest Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis is a painful condition that affects the back of the ankle, resulting in pain and inflammation of the Achilles Tendon. Repetitive or sudden overload of the tendon can result in the formation of tendonitis with typical characteristics of pain first thing in the morning and at the beginning of exercise that improves throughout…
Read moreSesamoiditis Insoles
What is Sesamoiditis? There are two small floating bones on the underside of the big toe known as the sesamoid bones. The function of the sesamoid bones is to act as a pulley for the big toe’s flexor tendons to help propel during the gait cycle. If these bones become overloaded through a sudden increase…
Read moreOver Pronation Insoles
Over pronation is a normal movement of the foot that is required to walk or run. It is notoriously known as a movement that leads to foot, ankle, and knee injuries but that is not always the case. Depending on the force and speed of action i.e. running vs walking, there can be greater pronation…
Read moreKids Insoles
What are Kid’s Insoles? Kids Insoles are very similar to insoles for adults in relation to optimising the movement of their feet but the main difference is that Kids Insoles are softer and more cushioned to accommodate the developing foot. Custom insoles for Kids are insoles that are made to measure. These should be made…
Read moreOrthotics for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Orthotics are designed to offload the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and shorten the Posterior Tibial Tendon, reducing inflammation and pain and improving function. Posterior Tibial Tendonitis or Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction causes pain along the Posterior Tibial tendon, which runs along the inside of the shin bone and the inner…
Read moreThin Insoles
Custom Thin Insoles We are experts in the creation of custom insoles and gait analysis. Our premium extra thin insoles can be made as narrow as required, as little as 2mm in thickness and half, 3/4, or full length. How are our Extra Thin Insoles Made? Our insoles are designed the meet the contours and…
Read moreInsoles For Shin Splints
We offer custom insoles for Shin Splints at Flawless Physio, but in some instances, regular off-the-shelf Insoles for Shin Splints can alleviate your pain. We have purchased and tested over 15 insoles for shin splints, and alongside discussing the benefits of insoles for shin splints, this article will provide recommendations on the best off-the-shelf insoles…
Read moreBest Insoles for Flat Feet
Flat feet, medically known as pes planus, can either be genetic or develop over time due to muscle weakening that supports the foot’s arch. If your flat feet are pain-free, you may not need insoles, but if you experience discomfort, flat feet insoles can provide the necessary support to ease your pain and improve foot…
Read moreMorton’s Neuroma Insoles
Morton’s Neuroma is a painful condition affecting the forefoot. It often causes discomfort in the ball of the foot, along with numbness and tingling in the toes. One of the most effective noninvasive treatments is using Morton’s Neuroma insoles. At Flawless Physio, we provide custom and off-the-shelf insoles to help alleviate pain and improve foot…
Read morePlantar Fasciitis Insoles
Plantar Fasciitis Insoles We offer custom insoles for Plantar Fasciitis at Flawless Physio but in some instances, regular off-the-shelf Plantar Fasciitis Insoles are sufficient to alleviate your pain. Flawless Physio is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees…
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