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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Best Asics Shoes for Flat Feet
If you have flat feet, finding the right footwear can make a world of difference in terms of comfort and preventing pain. While flat feet don’t always lead to pain, some people experience foot fatigue or pressure on the inside of the foot, especially after long days on their feet. I’m James, a foot and…
Read moreBest Running Shoes for Flat Feet
Finding the right balance between stability, cushioning, and fit is key if you have flat feet and are looking for the best running shoes. I’m James McCormack, a Foot and Ankle Specialist. In this post, I’ll walk you through the best running shoes for flat feet, breaking down their unique features to help you make…
Read morePosterior Tibial Tendonitis
Understanding the Posterior Tibial Tendon and Its Role in Your Foot The Posterior Tibial Tendon plays a critical role in keeping your foot stable. It runs along the inner side of your ankle and connects a muscle in your lower leg (the Posterior Tibialis) to the bones in your foot, particularly the navicular bone. This…
Read morePeroneal Tendonitis
Understanding Peroneal Tendonitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Hi, I’m James McCormack, a foot and ankle specialist. Today, I want to walk you through a common issue affecting the outside of the ankle: Peroneal Tendonitis (also known as Peroneal Tendinopathy). Whether you’re a runner, walker, or someone dealing with outer ankle pain, this condition can impact…
Read moreOrthotics for Bunions
At Flawless Physio, we specialise in treating foot pain and designing custom orthotics for bunions in London. Our expert team assesses your foot structure, biomechanics, and whole-body movement to determine the best orthotic solution, as bunions can be influenced by a variety of factors beyond the foot alone. Comprehensive Bunion Treatment During your bunion assessment,…
Read moreBest Asics Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
I’m reviewing the best Asics shoes for Plantar Fasciitis in this article. I’ll share my top three recommended shoes and help you decide which one might be best for your pain based on the type of pain you have and the unique features of each shoe. Please note that all the information in this article…
Read morePosterior Ankle Pain
Posterior ankle pain is often mistakenly diagnosed as Achilles Tendonitis, but several conditions can present similarly to Achilles Tendonitis. Numerous conditions cause pain in the back of the ankle. We will explore all of these conditions in this article. Tendon Pain Common things are common, and therefore, we will begin with Achilles Tendonitis. We subdivide…
Read moreBest Shoes for Peroneal Tendonitis
Today, I’ll cover the best shoes for Peroneal Tendonitis (Tendinopathy). As a foot and ankle specialist, I have spent the last 10 years advising patients on the best footwear for pain relief. In today’s article, I will walk you through our two recommended shoes: the Hoka Clifton 9 and the Asics Gel-Kayano 31. I will…
Read moreBest Skechers for Plantar Fasciitis
As a Knee, foot, and ankle specialist, I will discuss the best Skechers for Plantar Fasciitis. The two shoes I will discuss are the Skechers Max Cushion Elite 2.0 and the Skechers GoWalk Arch fit. This article aims to help people understand which shoe might work better depending on the type of Plantar Fasciitis pain….
Read moreBest Running Shoes for Shin Splints
Today, we will discuss the best running shoes for shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome). All information in this article is for educational purposes only and shouldn’t substitute medical advice. The three shoes that we’ve chosen to discuss are the Asics GT-2000, the Hoka Arahi 6, and the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23. James McCormack is…
Read moreBest Shoes for Accessory Navicular
Today, I will discuss the best shoes for Accessory Navicular Syndrome. All information in this article is for educational purposes only and shouldn’t substitute medical advice. The three shoes we will discuss in this video are the Asics Gel-Kayano 30, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23, and the New Balance 860 v13. James McCormack is a…
Read moreBest Shoes for Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
Today, I’m going to talk you through our 3 most recommended shoes if you’re suffering from Insertional Achilles Tendonitis. The term tendonitis can be interchanged between tendinopathy and tendonitis. One infers that there’s some inflammation within the tendon, while the other implies that there isn’t any inflammation. Scientists debate this, but we’ll use the name…
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