Medial tibial stress syndrome also known as shin splints is pain along the shaft of the tibia (shin). This syndrome is often seen in active athletes who participate in activities such as running or high impact sports such as basketball or netball. Shin splints occur […]

Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction (TPTD) was first recognised in the 1950’s and is the loss of strength, inflammation and degeneration of the posterior tibialis tendon (Stein, & Schon, 2015). Many studies indicate that TPTD is a multifactorial disease with no sole causative factor, however these […]

Calcaneal Apophysitits is an osteochondorsis of the calcaneus. This means there is derangement of normal bone growth of the epiphyseal line causing pain and inflammation in the posterior heel (James, Williams & Haines, 2013). This excess growth on the heel bone causes pain and discomfort in children […]

Obesity is a major health issue worldwide affecting approximately 58% of Australian men and women (Walsh & Thomas, 2015). Obesity is defined as having excess adipose tissue with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30kg/m2 (Frowen, O’Donnell, Lorimer, and Burrow, 2010). Symptoms associated with […]

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease that causes pain and disability in mainly the older population. There are two different types of OA, primary and secondary. Primary OA is idiopathic however secondary OA can form due to many reasons, with the most common being […]

Corns, callouses and bunions can occur when your feet are put under intense pressure. When we use shoes that are too small, the lack of air can lead to fungal skin infections. Your nails may also chip off, leading to ingrown toenails. These conditions are […]

Singapore’s population is getting fitter and more active each day. Today, 38 per cent of people actively participate in sports and other physical activities. It’s a well-known fact that athletes and active people are the most susceptible to foot-related injuries and illnesses. Research has shown […]

According to Diabetes.org.sg, one out of nine people aged 18 to 69 has diabetes in Singapore. That’s about 11.3 per cent of the population or more than 400,000 people. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that could have a serious effect on your feet if it’s […]

In Singapore, we find ourselves on our feet throughout the day. Take an average working woman for example. She wears 2-3 inch heels to work. Then she goes for a workout in her sports shoes. Cramped in heels all day and walking in flimsy footwear […]