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 Foot Stability The Posterior Tibial Tendon is a key structure that helps support your foot’s arch and maintain stability while walking or running. It runs along the inner side of the ankle, connecting the Posterior Tibialis muscle in your lower leg to the navicular bone in…
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
If you’re struggling with Plantar Fasciitis, choosing the right ASICS shoes can significantly reduce pain and improve comfort. The right footwear provides optimal support, cushioning, and stability to alleviate pressure on the heel and arch. In this article, I’ll share my top three ASICS shoe recommendations, each designed to target different types of foot pain….
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
If you’re struggling with Peroneal Tendonitis (Tendinopathy), choosing the right footwear can make a significant difference in pain relief and recovery. As a foot and ankle specialist with over 10 years of experience, I’ve helped countless patients find the best shoes for peroneal tendon pain. In this article, I’ll guide you through our top two…
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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