Podiatry

I LOVE my HEELS ….no matter what are the consequences of wearing heels, women all agree that heels are part of their corporate attire and make them feel more confident. Tim Maiden, our In-house Podiatrist at Body With Soul Clinic in Rochester Park will give you some very useful advise and exercises for improving ankle… View Article

Humid climates are breeding grounds fungal infections, Singapore is one of the most humid countries in the world. The most common source of fungal infections is through footwear. Tineapedis infections often manifest as: Discolouration of the nail – it may turn white, black, yellow or green Thickening and distortion of the nail – it may… View Article

Having a podiatrist attend to your feet is a very different thing from having a pedicure. In reality, a pedicurist is only really allowed to trim your toenails and file a bit of dry or hard skin. For some people, this may be all they need, but there are other reasons why you might want… View Article

It’s the school holidays, and for some of us, it’s time to get out there and see the countryside. Whether it be well defined tracks through forests, venturing off the beaten track or scrambling and scaling mountains, the correct footwear will be pivotal to the experiences your kids take home from these adventures, especially if… View Article

In the world of podiatry we see hundreds of people complaining or suffering from dry, cracked skin in the heels of the feet. Dry skin on the foot especially around the heels can become fissured or cracked, making every step very painful. Many of these dry feet can be treated with simple care and home… View Article

Pregnant women experience many changes throughout their body and their feet are no exception. Towards the end of the second and throughout the third trimester, there are hormonal, postural and anatomical changes that can lead to foot discomfort. The most common complaints that The Foot Practice team see during pregnancy are ingrown toenails, callouses, cracked… View Article

Welcome to Singapore, a country with one season. Hot, humid with the chance of thunderstorms! Whilst we love to wear our flip-flops in this balmy weather, they have no protection for our sensitive toenails. In the following segment, we will discuss the more common toenail conditions and give you some useful tips on prevention. Athletes… View Article

Nails can vary in colour, shape, texture, thickness of finger nails/toenails. Injury of course may be one cause of change especially crushing the nail bed. Nail biting or chronic picking of the skin/nails creates inflammation and potential infection. Also long term use of nail polish can increase risk of dryness and white marks to the… View Article

A big part of enjoying your round of golf is being comfortable on the course. Those of us, who spend a lot of time criss-crossing the fairways, can cover more than 10km in a round. A poorly fitting, or uncomfortable shoe, can make it not only painful to walk the course, but may also impede… View Article