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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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Best Shoes for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
This article will discuss the best shoes for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis. We’ll explain what aspects of each shoe can relieve medial ankle pain. As a foot and ankle specialist, I’ve provided footwear advice to our patients for over 10 years. James McCormack is a Physical Therapist specialising in knee, foot & ankle injuries. www.flawlessphysio.co.uk participates…
Read moreBest Shoes for Metatarsalgia
This article will discuss the best shoes for metatarsalgia pain relief. We’ll explain what aspects of each shoe can provide metatarsalgia pain relief and provide you with our three-step guide to easing your pain. As a foot and ankle specialist, I’ve provided footwear advice to our patients for over 10 years. James McCormack is a…
Read moreBest Shoes for Haglund’s Deformity and Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
Today, we’ll discuss the best shoes for pain relief if you’re suffering from Retrocalcaneal bursitis or Hagland’s deformity. After we discuss the best shoes, we’ll also give you some general advice on what you can do to ease your pain and discuss mistakes that we see patients make in our clinics. James McCormack is a…
Read moreBest Shoes After 5th Metatarsal Fracture
Today, I will discuss the best shoes to wear after a fifth metatarsal fracture. We will talk through the 3 types of shoes we recommend most often to our patients after they’ve had a fifth metatarsal fracture. Most fractures require a boot. Typically, patients spend four to six weeks in a walker boot before transitioning…
Read morePosterior Tibial Tendonitis Brace
The function of a Posterior Tibial Tendonitis brace is to offload the Posterior Tibial Tendon so that it is not under as much stress when weight-bearing. Therefore, it helps to reduce pain levels and inflammation within the tendon. When used with the correct shoes and strengthening exercises, a Posterior Tibial Tendonitis brace is an excellent…
Read morePeroneal Tendonitis Brace
Best Brace for Peroneal Tendonitis The best Peroneal Tendonitis brace should have compression and straps while strong enough to hold the subtalar joint in neutral or slight eversion to reduce the tension on the peroneal tendons. If the brace holds the ankle in slight eversion, it can provide pain relief to Peroneal Tendonitis, reducing inflammation…
Read moreOutside Ankle Pain: Running, Standing, Walking
Outside ankle pain is common in runners and all walks of life. Numerous structures and conditions can cause outer ankle pain, and in this article, we will cover the signs, symptoms, and treatment of some of the more common conditions that lead to outer ankle pain. Watch this video on YouTube Causes of Outside Ankle…
Read morePlantar Fasciitis Taping
Plantar Fasciitis taping is an effective form of pain relief as it shortens the plantar fascia to reduce its workload through the gait cycle. It is one of the most effective forms of pain relief for this condition, and it is easy to apply yourself. We recommend using 3.8cm zinc oxide tape as it is…
Read morePeroneal Tendonitis Taping
Peroneal Tendonitis taping effectively relieves outside ankle pain. It shortens the tendon to reduce its workload through the gait cycle. It is one of the most effective forms of short-term pain relief for this condition, whereas a brace or insoles may be more of a long-term strategy. It is easy to apply yourself. We recommend…
Read moreExercising with Peroneal Tendonitis
Can I Still Run with Peroneal Tendonitis? In our clinical experience, it is often possible to continue running with Peroneal Tendonitis under certain conditions. If your pain occurs gradually and plateaus and the discomfort subsides within 24 hours after running, this is typically not considered an overload. In such cases, you can maintain your current…
Read moreShin Splints vs Stress Fracture
Key Differences It can be difficult to clinically identify the key differences between Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) and a Tibial Stress Fracture, as the location of pain is almost identical. The primary difference between shin splints and stress fractures is that shin splints affect the outer layer of the shin bone, causing irritation…
Read moreMidfoot Spain
What is a Midfoot Sprain? Ligaments attach bones to bones to provide stability, and alongside the positional layout of the bones in the midfoot, they provide structural integrity to the midfoot. However, if these ligaments become overstretched through repetitive movement or a sudden twist, it results in a midfoot sprain. The midfoot is the part…
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