Family Podiatry Centre - Joo Chiat, Singapore

14/06/2026

Think that thick yellow toenail is definitely a fungal nail?

Not always.

Thick toenails — medically known as onychauxia or onychauxis — can be caused by fungus, but they can also be caused by a range of other things.

That is why treating a nail with anti-fungal protocols for month on end without testing it first can waste time and money.

In our latest article, we take a detailed look at:

• Nail anatomy
• Why toenails become thick and hard
• The difference between onychauxia and fungal nails
• When a thick nail may be caused by pressure or trauma
• Why diabetic and high-risk feet need extra care
• When a thick nail should be checked properly
• Treatment options from a podiatry perspective

If you or someone in your family has a thick, painful, yellow, curved or difficult-to-cut toenail, this article is worth reading.

Onychauxia, also called onychauxis, is abnormal thickening of the nail plate. Learn why toenails become thick, yellow, painful or difficult to cut, and why not every thick nail is fungal.

24/05/2026

Did you know that an ingrown toenail is not always a nail that simply grows the wrong way. It is often a pressure problem. The nail edge, the skin beside the nail, the shoe, the shape of the toe and the way the big toe loads during walking all interact. When those forces repeatedly squeeze the skin against the nail, the area becomes inflamed and painful. There are a few options to manage ingrown toenails but it all depends on the underlying cause.

21/05/2026

Flat feet are often explained too simply — but foot function is far more complex than just having a “low arch.”

Our latest article explores a talus-centred approach to understanding flexible flat feet, how pressure mapping can help assess foot function, and why properly prescribed custom orthotics are very different from over-the-counter online or shopping mall insoles.

Learn how modern podiatry can look beyond the arch and focus on how the foot actually works.

Read the full article here or watch our explainer video:

https://familypodiatrycentre.com/flat-feet-are-not-permanent

A Talus-Centred Approach to Reducing Flexible Flat Feet

05/05/2026

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05/01/2026

Is your foot pain making it feel like you’re "walking on bone"?

New research reveals a surprising truth: your foot's natural shock absorbers aren't just shrinking—they’re migrating.

In our latest blog post, we dive deep into "The Great Fat Pad Migration" and why this structural shift is a leading cause of metatarsalgia and foot discomfort.

What’s happening inside your foot?

• The Distal Pull: Your plantar fat pads are anchored to your toe bones. When you develop claw or hammer toes, the upward bend of the toe acts like a lever, dragging your protective cushion forward and away from the ball of your foot.

• The 65% Thinning: Studies show that in deformed feet, the padding under the metatarsal heads can drop from a healthy 6.0 mm to a vulnerable 2.5 mm.

• The Rupture Risk: In nearly 50% of severe cases, the fat pad doesn't just move—it can actually rupture or separate, leaving the bone completely unprotected against the ground.

How can you fix it? We also explore how Metatarsal Pads and offloading techniques help redistribute pressure and use the "Gate-Control Theory" to modulate pain signals.

Don't let your bones take the brunt of every step! Read the full article to understand the biomechanics of your feet and the best ways to restore your "cushioning capacity."

👉 Read the full story here:

https://familypodiatrycentre.com/the-great-fat-pad-migration

Easily book your podiatry appointment online at any of Family Podiatry Centre’s clinic locations. Get expert foot and ankle care from trusted specialists today.

07/12/2025

02/11/2025

Most people buy running shoes based on aesthetics. Whether you are buying a pair for running, walking or casual wear, you need to be aware that there are mainly 2 types. Neutral shoes and stability shoes. If you select the incorrect one, you may be setting yourself up for injury.

30/09/2025

Intoeing is when a person walks with their feet pointing inwards. Learn more about why this happens.

11/09/2025

Episode #1 of what looks to be many more. Subscribe to the podcast if you would like to listen to thought-provoking discourse on everything that is feet. Foot disorders, foot function, shoes, foot health, interviews with podiatrists and other foot related professionals. Its all here!

Episode 1: What is a Podiatrist? | Introduction to Dr. Mark Reyneker and the Family Podiatry PodcastWelcome to the very first episode of the Marknificent Fee...

11/08/2025

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