News and Blogs
At East Coast Podiatry, we are committed to helping you care for your lower limbs, feet, and toes. Explore our latest blogs for practical tips and advice to enhance mobility and overall foot health. Start reading now and take steps toward better care and comfort.
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Foot Pain While Walking: Common Misconceptions in Singapore
Whenever our feet start hurting while we’re out and about, many of us blame it on hectic workdays, ageing, or shoes that aren’t doing us any favours, ...
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Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Ageing Feet: Common Changes and How to Manage Them
Foot discomfort is often accepted as a normal part of growing older. And in Singapore, many adults often associate aching, balance changes, or slower ...
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Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The Future of Podiatry in Singapore: More Than Pain Relief
Podiatry is no longer a mere way to get past your foot pain. It has become a way of self-care so that you feel productive and confident. With the risi...
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Foot Pain Can Develop Slowly: Here’s What to Know
One of the common misconceptions in healthcare is that the absence of pain (algos) signifies the absence of a problem. In Singapore, many people only ...
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Why DIY Foot Fixes Often Make Things Worse
Search “foot pain relief” online and you’ll find thousands of solutions. However, those DIY foot fixes often end up making your condition worse.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Heel Spur vs Plantar Fasciitis: Why Heel Hurts After Running
Heel pain after a run isn’t just frustrating—it can disrupt your training, daily activity, and overall quality of life. Two of the most common causes ...
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
Fungal Toenail vs Paronychia: Know the Key Differences
Fungal Toenail vs Paronychia: Know the Key Differences Singapore’s warm, humid climate creates fertile ground for nail issues. Podiatrists often disti...
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
ESWT & EMTT: Clinic vs At‑Home Therapy for Foot Pain
Foot and lower-limb discomfort can be persistent and frustrating, especially for individuals managing conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tend...
Friday, 10 October 2025
10 Tips to Manage Toenail Trauma and Keep Your Feet Safe
Toenail trauma can be both painful and persistent if not addressed properly. Whether it’s the result of stubbing your toe, dropping something heavy, o...
Friday, 12 September 2025
When Kids Need Insoles—Really.
As parents, we’re always watching how our children move—how they walk, run, and climb. But when it comes to flat feet, unusual gait, or complaints of ...
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Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Sesamoiditis vs Bunion Pain: Why It Matters to Know the Difference
When it comes to pain at the ball of your foot or near your big toe, two conditions often come to mind: sesamoiditis and bunions. While they may seem ...
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Preventing Falls Among the Elderly in Singapore: Why Foot Health Comes First
In Singapore’s rapidly ageing population, falls remain one of the leading causes of hospital admissions and long-term mobility issues among seniors. T...
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Podiatry vs TCM vs Physio: Who Do You See First?
When pain or discomfort sets in—whether it’s in your foot, ankle, knee or leg—most people in Singapore start by asking the same question: “Who should ...
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
Are Orthotics a Crutch or a Solution?
It’s a common question we hear at East Coast Podiatry: “If I start wearing orthotics, will my feet become dependent on them?” This worry often leads p...
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Why Most Shoe Insoles in Singapore Don’t Work
Walk into any pharmacy, sports store or shoe shop in Singapore and you’ll find a wall of insoles—gel pads, foam cushions, arch supports, heel cups, an...
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Friday, 18 July 2025
Foot Injuries in National Service: Why Early Podiatry Matters for Conscripts
Each year, thousands of young Singaporean men enlist for National Service (NS)—a pivotal chapter in life marked by discipline, resilience, and intense...
Friday, 04 July 2025
Singapore’s Monsoon Season and Fungal Foot Infections: What You Need to Know
In Singapore, the south-west monsoon season—typically from June to September—brings regular showers, increased humidity, and with it, a quiet rise in ...
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Foot & Ankle Arthritis: When to See a Podiatrist
Running offers numerous health benefits, but for many, it may also uncover or exacerbate underlying issues such as foot and ankle arthritis. When pain...
Monday, 05 May 2025
Do Insole Orthotics Help Runners with Flat Feet?
Runners often suffer from biomechanical issues such as flat feet or high arches, both of which can lead to significant discomfort, reduced performance...
Tuesday, 07 January 2025
Chinese New Year Traditions: What They Mean for Your Feet
Chinese New Year is steeped in traditions that symbolise renewal, prosperity, and harmony. While these practices have endured through the centuries, m...
Monday, 23 December 2024
Supporting Children with Flat Feet for the New School Term
With the new school term approaching, parents in Singapore are ticking off checklists, from buying uniforms to packing bags, as they prepare their chi...
Monday, 16 December 2024
Will Foot Corns Ever Go Away on Their Own?
A small, hardened lump on your foot can be an unpleasant discovery, especially when it causes discomfort with every step. Often mistaken for a blister...
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Walking in a Winter Wonderland? Here’s Some Feet Care Tips
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening… These cheerful lyrics capture the magic of winter, evoking images of snowy land...
Friday, 29 November 2024
Happy Toasts, Not Painful Toes: Of Gout and Festive Feasts!
The festive season in Singapore is a time for gathering and celebration. December marks the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, bringing famil...
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Enhance Your Runs with Custom Orthotics and Gait Analysis
Let’s do a bit of sole searching today. Ever thought about how much your feet endure during marathon training and race day? While we focus on building...
Monday, 28 October 2024
Running with Knee Pain – Should You Rest or Push On?
With the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 just a month away, you’ve likely put in months of hard work. At this stage, knee pain or any other...
Monday, 14 October 2024
The Link Between Menopause and Gout in Women
In the previous blog, we explored joint pain in menopausal women, largely caused by hormonal shifts. With World Menopause Day approaching on October 1...
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Managing Menopausal Joint Pain for Better Mobility
As World Menopause Day approaches on October 18th, it’s essential to highlight an issue that many women face during menopause, which is joint pain. Th...
Tuesday, 08 October 2024
What is Podiatry and Why Do You Need to See a Podiatrist?
Did you know that October 8th is International Podiatry Day? Organised by the International Federation of Podiatrists, this day raises awareness about...
Monday, 16 September 2024
Of Pit Stops and Feet – Precision in Every Step of Care
As Singapore gears up for the excitement of the Singapore Grand Prix this coming weekend, it’s worth considering what goes on beyond the race’s thrill...
Monday, 12 August 2024
Get Pain Relief from Gout Attacks
Have you ever been jolted awake by sudden, excruciating pain in your big toe, so sharp that even the slightest adjustment of your foot feels unbearabl...
Friday, 02 August 2024
Foot Care Tips to Prepare Your Feet for a Marathon
Everyone wants to run, race, and hopefully finish on the podium, but few embrace the grind that leads to success. It is the preparation that makes all...
Monday, 22 July 2024
Managing and Preventing Foot Injuries Caused by Cycling
Whether you’re inspired by cycling events like the Tour de France or simply enjoy weekend rides around Singapore, recreational cycling is a popular ac...
Monday, 15 July 2024
Managing Nail Fungus Caused by Singapore’s Wet Weather
The south-west monsoon, which is the first of two annual wet seasons in Singapore and typically lasts from June to September, significantly affects th...
Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Fancy Having Deadpool’s and Wolverine’s Healing Factor?
Marvel’s beloved characters, Deadpool and Wolverine, are set to return in the highly anticipated “Deadpool 3”. Both are famous for their extraordinary...
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Common Football Injuries Your Podiatrist Can Help With
With the UEFA EURO 2024 tournament starting on 15th June, football fever is set to sweep across Singapore. For those weekend warriors who love playing...
Monday, 07 August 2023
Don’t Let Sore Feet Ruin Your NDP 6 Easy Fixes
Singapore’s 58th National Day is right around the corner and it is a time for joyous celebrations and festivities all across the nation! As we all kno...
Thursday, 24 March 2022
5 Tips To Prevent Running Injuries
Singaporeans love to run. In 2018 itself, there will be at least 50 fully-packed running events taking place on the island. It is no surprise, then, t...
Thursday, 17 March 2022
Slippers and Singaporeans: A Match Made in Heaven?
It isn’t a long stretch to say that Singaporeans practically live in their slippers. After all, what other form of shoe would allow for the same comfo...
Friday, 04 March 2022
Ingrown Toenails Explained
What Are Ingrown Nails? Onychocryptosis is the medical term for ingrown nails, and it is characterised by the growth of the nail into the skin beside ...
Monday, 07 February 2022
How to Choose a Comfortable Pair of Heels?
High heels are a staple not only in the workplace but for daily wear as well. Many women love wearing high heels because they accentuate the calves an...
Thursday, 20 January 2022
All You Need to Know About Stress Fractures
Most people tend to think of fractures simply as another term for a broken bone. However, the term can be applied to cracks as well. A small fissure o...
Sunday, 02 January 2022
Ankle Sprain vs Strain: What’s the Difference?
Sprains and strains are hard to differentiate, and the term is often used interchangeably when soft tissues in and around a joint have been overstretc...
Friday, 24 December 2021
Can Your Walking Style Cause Foot Pain?
From being a symbol of health to quizzes that supposedly identify your personality through your walking style, an individual’s walking style is often ...
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Arch Differences and Associated Problems
Overview The foot arch is characterised as an area that stretches along the base of your toes to your heel. It is responsible for:
Monday, 18 October 2021
Growing Pains Aren’t What You Think They Are
Growing pains are one of the most commonly reported causes of musculoskeletal pain in children between the age of 4 to 12, but usually resolve by adol...
Friday, 03 September 2021
What is an Orthopaedic Injury?
An orthopaedic injury can be any injury sustained by the musculoskeletal system. It can be caused by acute trauma or chronic repetitive stress by an e...
Monday, 07 October 2019
Running Indoors from the Haze? 3 Tips for Preventing Injury.
September 2019 marks the return of the dreaded haze in Singapore. As the 24-hour PSI average fluctuates in the unhealthy range, more Singaporeans are ...
Friday, 08 March 2019
What are the right shoes for pain?
Choosing the right footwear is a critical component in managing and preventing foot pain. While many people gravitate towards shoes that offer immedia...
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
6 foot conditions to look out for during National Service
The vast majority of Singaporean men have served, are serving, or will serve the country for between two to two-and-a-half years during their national...
