Category: Ankle and Foot Conditions
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 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 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 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…
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