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Articles and advice from our HCPC-registered podiatrists — covering running injuries, kids' feet, footwear, insurance and more.
Clinic News
Podiatrist in Kensington London – Foot Pain, Sports Injuries, Corns & Callus
Our Kensington clinic brings movement-focused podiatry, sports injury care and routine foot care to central London.
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Running
Strength & Conditioning for Runners: Why It Matters and How to Do It Well
Why runners benefit from structured strength work, and how to fit it around mileage without compromising key sessions.
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Running
How to Structure a Running Programme to Prevent Injury
A practical approach to balancing training load, recovery and progression so your programme builds capacity rather than overload.
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Running
Which Running Program Is Right For You? Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Explained.
How beginner, intermediate and advanced running plans differ, and how to choose a level that matches your current capacity.
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Running
London Marathon Foot Pain?
Common post-marathon foot and lower-limb problems, what usually settles, and when it is sensible to get assessed.
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Footwear
Full-Stack Running Shoes: Do Thicker Soles Make Your Legs Longer And Is This More Efficient?
What high-stack running shoes change mechanically, and why extra sole height is only one part of running efficiency.
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Foot Care
Fungal Nail Treatments: Tailored Care for Healthier Nails
Treatment options for thickened or fungal toenails, from debridement and topical care to more intensive management.
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Foot Care
Winter Foot Care: Keep Your Feet Healthy This Season
Simple ways to manage dry skin, footwear friction, cold feet and fungal problems during winter.
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Insurance
Understanding Your Private Health Insurance Options with The Functional Podiatrist
How to use private medical insurance for podiatry and what to check with your insurer before booking.
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Foot Care
Verrucas: What They Are, How to Treat Them, and Why You Should See a Podiatrist
What plantar warts are, how they spread and when persistent or painful verrucas may need professional treatment.
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Footwear
Netball Shoes: The Key to Your Game, From a Podiatrist Who Understands
Why netball footwear needs lateral stability, grip and fit for repeated jumping, landing and change of direction.
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Footwear
The Importance of Proper Hiking Boots: Expert Tips from The Functional Podiatrist
How fit, toe room, grip, support and breaking-in can make long hikes more comfortable and reduce foot problems.
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Adventure
Conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro: A Podiatrist's Journey to the Summit
Lessons from climbing Kilimanjaro: footwear, pacing, foot care and adapting to the demands of a multi-day ascent.
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Footwear
Running Shoes: A Podiatrist-Runner's Guide to Pain-Free Miles
A practical guide to fit, cushioning, support and modern shoe technology from a podiatrist who runs.
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Orthotics
Custom Insoles Success Story
Why an effective orthotic needs to fit the shoe, the foot and the clinical goal rather than simply being bulky or rigid.
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Diabetes
Diabetes and Your Feet: Understanding Blood Flow and Circulation
Why circulation matters in diabetic foot health and what clinicians look for during a vascular screening.
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Diabetes
Diabetes and Your Feet: The Silent Threat of Nerve Damage
How diabetic peripheral neuropathy can reduce protective sensation and why routine sensory checks matter.
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Diabetes
Diabetic Foot Care: Your Feet Deserve Special Attention
The essentials of diabetic foot care: sensation, circulation, skin checks, footwear and early treatment of wounds.
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Treatment
Discover the Future of Foot Health with Shockwave Therapy: The Functional Podiatrist's Cutting-Edge Solution
What shockwave therapy is, the conditions it may be used for and why it works best as part of a wider rehabilitation plan.
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Running
Mastering the Marathon: Your Ultimate Training Guide
A practical marathon framework covering gradual mileage, long runs, strength, recovery, footwear and race preparation.
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Foot Care
Ingrown Toenails: More Than Just a Sore Toe
Signs of an ingrown toenail, why it happens and when conservative treatment or nail surgery may be appropriate.
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Foot Care
Calluses and Corns: More Than Just a Nuisance
Why corns and callus form, what they tell us about pressure and how podiatry can provide relief and prevent recurrence.
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Running
Say Goodbye to Shin Splints: Latest Treatments Explained by The Functional Podiatrist
How medial tibial stress syndrome develops and why load management, strength and biomechanics all matter in recovery.
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Patient reviews
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
“I had a great experience working with Will to treat my Achilles tendinitis. Will went beyond the immediate symptoms to assess my entire biomechanics, identifying root cause problems further up the body. I now feel a stronger and more resilient runner as a result.”
Joshua
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