In healthcare, collaboration between specialties often leads to better outcomes for patients. At Physio & Sole Clinic, podiatry and physiotherapy naturally complement each other, especially when tackling lower limb issues. In this blog, we’ll dive into how these two fields work hand in hand, the common problems they solve together, and how this conjoint approach can help you recover faster, move better, and prevent future injuries.
What is Podiatry?
Podiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. At Physio & Sole Clinic, our podiatrists specialise in:
- Biomechanical gait assessments
- Orthotics and footwear recommendations
- Treating conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns, and calluses
- Managing complications from chronic illnesses such as diabetes
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function in individuals recovering from injuries, surgery, and chronic pain. Our physiotherapists focus on:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Improve strength, flexibility, and mobility
- Rehabilitate injuries and support post-surgical recovery
- Preventing future injuries through education and exercise
How Do Podiatry and Physiotherapy Work Together?
Podiatry and physiotherapy collaborate to develop personalised treatment plans for lower limb conditions such as plantar fasciopathy, ankle sprains, running injuries, and lower limb post-operative rehabilitation. This partnership combines the podiatrist’s expertise in foot alignment, orthotics and footwear with the physiotherapist’s focus on strengthening mobility, and movement restoration.
For example, Plantar Fasciitis, podiatrists address gait issues and recommend appropriate footwear, while physiotherapists design tailored rehabilitation programs to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
Common Problems That Require Both Podiatry & Physiotherapy
- Plantar Fasciitis: Orthotics from a podiatrist alleviate pain, while physiotherapists improve strength and flexibility.
- Bunions: Podiatrists address foot alignment and recommend orthotics, while physiotherapists provide exercises to improve toe mobility, reduce joint stiffness and strengthen the feet.
- Flat Feet: Podiatrists design custom orthotics to support arch stability, while physiotherapists strengthen the muscles supporting the arch and improve overall gait mechanics.
- Forefoot Pain: Podiatrists identify pressure points and recommend footwear modifications, while physiotherapists address muscle imbalances and improve foot mechanics to relieve pain.
How Can Patients Benefit from Collaborative Care?
- Comprehensive Solutions: Addressing both foot mechanics and muscle imbalances.
- Faster Recovery: Coordinated treatment reduces the time required for recovery and allows patients to return to their activities earlier.
- Prevention: Reducing the risk of recurring injuries by solving the problem’s root cause.
- Convenience: Experience seamless care at Physio & Sole Clinic in Singapore, where both services are under one roof.
Why Choose Physio & Sole Clinic?
At Physio & Sole Clinic, our multidisciplinary team works together to deliver holistic care that tailored to your needs. Whether it’s a sports injury, post-surgical recovery, or chronic foot pain, we ensure you receive quality podiatry and physiotherapy services designed to get you moving pain-free.
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