Footmonkey Podiatry

28/01/2026

We are soon going to auction off a brand new fife flyers David Booth signed and framed T-shirt.
A must for all hockey fans.
We are trying to raise money to help send our 11 year old sponsor Scotland goaltender to Europe this year.

Once I have David’s and Milan Lucic shirts done and framed we will be organising the raffle auction for them.

Watch this space

28/01/2026

Our young sponsor in action

Go Matty

27/01/2026

Footmonkey are very proud to sponsor Matty, Scotland goaltender veteran at only 11 years old!
He was over the moon receiving his new goalie shorts but more so a replacement stick that broke during training last week, I blame myself as I was there cheering him on so it’s my fault 🤣

Now Matty go on and prove your worth it like I know you are!

23/01/2026

Ever wondered why we hold the bridge of your foot when we are assessing your foot? Or why we pinch your toes or prod the soles of your foot? Or spend a little while looking round the sole of your foot?

Well we are assessing your vascular sufficiency(your pulse), capillary refill (the smallest blood vessels ability to flow blood) and skin integrity and risk assessment.

Ever wonder why other care givers say they are qualified in the diabetic foot?
Well there is no such thing as a diabetic foot, there are people with diabetes and they have feet as well but the feet themselves aren’t diabetic the person is and this “diabetic foot” is a lack of understanding and training.

As well as our regular treatments we do basic checks every time you are in an I’m sure you are all used to me rolling my eyes, no I don’t have a poker face 🙄
I don’t say your skin is dry just as a matter of fact, I don’t bring out my moisture meter and test your skin to embarrass you we are all concerned genuinely about your health.
So why book an actual diabetic check?
So what do you get?
Well we may Doppler your pulses to see true extent of the arterial system by listening to the heart from your foot and grade you.
Grade your skin for viability
Full advise on foot care.
Test your sensations with a 10g monofilament an advise on the results.
Static and dynamic gait analysis for plantar pressure with full digital report.
Most of all treat you and your chronic condition with dignity.
Pictures show a report by our pod Claragh on a patients diabetic report email.
Attached to that a digital plantar analysis showing pressure points of interest and those requiring attention for attention only and not the patient in question.

Book yours today, takes 30 minutes and costs just £40 for piece of mind, after all we are quite literally attached to our feet an we want it to stay that way.

Ensure your care giver is HCPC registered and accept nothing less.

23/01/2026

Early morning start, delivering NHL legend David Booth his new Phits orthotics.

Following a full footscan digital gait analysis the orthotics are designed on screen to correct and fill in the gaps of the dynamic analysis. Adjustments made to ensure the perfect balance of performance v comfort to the professional athlete. These are then 3d printed by Materialize to match exactly what the patient needs. David’s orthotics were designed to hold the foot steady, create a little heel lift as this is his personal preference, a little mid tarsal area flexibility was added to ensure proper ankle rotation on the ice.

Phits as worn by Dundee united, Dunfermline Athletic and now the Fife Flyers and of course the many patient we have coming through the doors that chose the best orthotics at this price point.

Phits, the most versatile and cost effective orthotics available, long lasting and can be fully refurbished instead of replaced so cheaper in the long run.

COYF 💙💛💙💛🏒

17/01/2026

Today I opened up (yes Saturday 😱) to give some treatment to one of our flyers players, no photos no names.
Sometimes those of us in the background helping players achieve their best game is enough for us.
From my player and shirt sponsors, adverts at DAFC and Fife ice arena get enough attention without advertising us rubbing shoulders with the famous and well known sports professionals.
Great to chat about what happens with the players behind closed doors, my feelings and also the players feelings builds a bigger picture of the important network that tirelessly works behind the scenes to give you your moment of entertainment.
So today player and partner came in for some TLC and it’s not just the game but also helping with home life that makes the biggest impact.
So if you are both reading this, player, give it your all and partner he will still have the strength to rub your feet after the game 🤣🤣

DAFC won their game so Fife Flyers make us proud! 4 point weekend incoming!! COYF💙💛💙💛

14/01/2026

Look who popped in for some pre game treatment.

Everyone knows I don’t follow football (can you tell from my walls 🤣) but it really is great to see players recover from injuries and aches and pains to carry on what they love doing irrespective of what team they play for.

Matty Todd DAFC

10/01/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Marysia Park, Wendy Bricall, John Sweeney, Gillian Bell, Paul Mckeeve, Valerie Brewster, Andy Roehr

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

10/01/2026

Ok then! Week 2 and already fallen soooo many times!

Update:
Day one fell 5 times
Day two fell 3 times
Today just once an I even went backwards

Update 2
The adductor muscle I tore last year during my sponsored cycle is causing issues, I can not turn in my right leg and struggle to bend my knees and bring them together so stopping is becoming an issue so fast tracking my hockey stops is essential as I can only do a single leg plow and no strength to do a T stop effectively 🫤

10/01/2026

Go on! You know you wanna!

⛸💥 Let’s Get Skating! 💥⛸

Fife Ice Arena’s Learn to Skate programme is back and better than ever! Taught by qualified coaches and perfect for beginners, this is where future skaters start.

👉 Official British Ice Skating programme
👉 Fun, safe, confidence-boosting sessions

Join us:
Thu 4.30–5.30pm | Sat 10.15–11.15am | Sun 10–11am

❄️ Come glide, laugh and learn! ❄️

08/01/2026

I see a little monkey checking out Big Shane Owen and Jonas Emmerdahl

Photo thanks to Jillian McFarlane

31/12/2025

2025 has had its challenges but we came through it. Had some amazing people through our doors and round about the clinic. From what seems a life time we have been prepping a man challenging himself not only doing the marathon de sable, canyon to canyon and now mount Vinson (he is there now) to professional footballers from DAFC and Dundee United to pro hockey players which included 2 ex NHL legends and to of course our family of patients from all over Fife. Myself Gwyn, Linda, Roz, Claragh and Erin wish you all a Happy new year and a prosperous 2026.
My resolution is so act casual and not star struck if we welcome NHL legend Milan Lucic into the clinic though I am not guaranteeing it. Though I was very constrained when David Booth visited.