Foot Pro Academy, Ripon (2025)

12/12/2025

🎄Gout Season Is Coming- Here’s What Every Golfer Should Know ⛳🦶

Christmas is a brilliant time to relax, celebrate and enjoy good food — but it’s also one of the most common times of year for gout flare-ups. And if you're a golfer, a sudden attack in the big toe or midfoot can put you off the course for weeks.

Gout happens when uric acid builds up and forms sharp crystals inside a joint, often the big toe. Festive triggers such as red meat, rich sauces, shellfish, alcohol (especially beer), sugary treats, and long periods of sitting can all increase the risk.

At Foot Pro Academy, we focus on helping golfers understand how foot health impacts performance — and gout is a great example.

A painful, inflamed toe makes it almost impossible to:

🏌️‍♂️ Load properly through your lead foot
🏌️‍♀️ Maintain balance during your swing
🚶‍♂️ Walk 18 holes without discomfort
🦶 Build consistent pressure through the ground

For golfers already managing plantar fasciitis or tendon issues, a gout flare can also set back recovery because you're forced to change the way you walk and stand to avoid pain.

Here are some simple ways to reduce the chances of a festive flare:

✨ Stay well hydrated (your joints love it)
✨ Pace rich meals and alcohol
✨ Keep moving — long sits stiffen joints
✨ Don’t ignore early warning signs like throbbing or heat in the big toe
✨ Support your feet well, especially on cold winter days

Healthy feet make for stronger, more stable golfers — at Christmas and all year round. 🎄⛳ And understanding conditions like gout helps every golfer protect their game as well as their long-term foot health.

10/12/2025

Did you know that your foot posture can play a major role in how plantar fasciitis develops and how well it heals? 🏌️‍♀🦶

Your arches influence how your foot absorbs load, manages pressure, and distributes force during walking, daily activity, and especially during golf. When this balance is off, the plantar fascia can become irritated or overstressed.

Common foot postures linked to plantar fasciitis include:

🟢 Over-pronated feet (flat or collapsing arches)
This increases strain on the plantar fascia as the foot rolls inward more than it should during each step.

⚪ Neutral arches
Even neutral feet can develop plantar fasciitis if the tissues are overloaded, fatigued, or affected by changes in activity, footwear, or lifestyle.

🔵 High arches (under-pronated feet)
A high arch often means less shock absorption, placing more pressure on the heel and forefoot with each step.

Understanding your foot posture can help you make sense of your symptoms and identify the factors contributing to your pain. It’s also incredibly valuable when planning recovery, as different foot types benefit from different strengthening, support, and movement strategies.

Foot posture isn’t about “good” or “bad” feet — it’s about recognising how your unique structure influences the way your plantar fascia works, so you can take the right steps to support healing.

By recognising your natural posture and how it influences movement, you can make smarter choices around footwear, training, and rehabilitation. Small changes often make a big difference when it comes to long-term recovery.

08/12/2025

🌟 What are your top tips for golf newbies?

If you’ve been playing a while, what do you wish someone had told you when you first started?

Everyone begins somewhere — and the early stages are where good habits (and bad ones!) are formed. Whether it’s choosing the right shoes, pacing yourself, warming up properly, or understanding how much load your feet can safely handle, these foundations make a huge difference as your game develops.

At Foot Pro Academy, we’re all about giving golfers the tools to stay pain-free, confident, and consistent from day one. That’s why we created Heel Lab, our 10-week on-demand programme designed to help golfers overcome heel pain, rebuild foot strength, and protect their game for the long term.

If you’re new to golf — or coming back after a break — looking after your feet should be part of your routine just like practising your swing. Strong, resilient feet = better stability, better movement, and more enjoyable rounds.

💬 Share your best advice for beginners below!
Your tip might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

05/12/2025

🏌️‍♂️💥 Struggling with heel pain and don’t know where to start? Read this…

I was chatting with a golfer recently who told me she’d been given so many different stretches, tips and “quick fixes” for her heel pain that she just felt… overwhelmed.

And she’s not alone.
Most golfers I speak to don’t need more information — they need a clear, structured plan that actually works week by week.

That’s exactly why she’s loving Heel Lab.
Once she started following a simple, step-by-step approach, everything suddenly felt easier… and she finally began to feel the difference.

If you feel the same — unsure where to start or fed up of trying random advice — I’ve put together a FREE training where I share my top 3 strategies to overcome heel pain.

These are the same principles I teach inside Heel Lab.

👉 Click the link below to watch the free training:
https://go.footproacademy.com/heelpaintraining

If a structured plan is what you’ve been missing, this is the perfect place to begin.

03/12/2025

🏌️‍♂️ Amateur golfers — is heel pain holding back your game? 👣

Plantar fasciitis can turn 18 holes into a real struggle… but it doesn’t have to.

I’ve put together a FREE training where I share 3 proven strategies to:

✅ Reduce pain on and off the course
✅ Build strength and mobility in your feet
✅ Get you swinging (and walking) with confidence again

This is designed specifically for amateur golfers who want to keep enjoying the game they love — without being sidelined by heel pain.

🎥 Grab instant access here ➡️
https://go.footproacademy.com/heelpaintraining

Because golf should be about improving your swing, not battling your feet.

01/12/2025

⛳️🎄 Hello December!🎄⛳️

New Month, New Start… and No More Heel Pain on the Course

December might not be peak golf season — but it is the perfect time for amateur golfers to finally tackle the heel pain that’s been holding them back.

Cold mornings, wet ground, and heavier shoes all tend to make plantar fasciitis and heel pain feel even worse at this time of year. But the good news?
Now is the ideal time to fix it, so you can step into the new year swinging pain-free.

That’s exactly why I created Heel Lab for Amateur Golfers — a practical, easy-to-follow online course designed to help everyday golfers understand their heel pain and actually overcome it.

In Heel Lab, golfers learn:
🏌️‍♂️ Why heel pain develops (especially in golfers)
💥 What movements, habits, and footwear choices make it worse
🦶 Simple strength & mobility drills that work
⛳️ How to get back to playing without that first-step morning pain

As we step into December, it’s the perfect moment to get ahead of the pain and prepare for a stronger, more comfortable golf season.

👉 To find out more, watch my FREE training where I share my top 3 strategies to overcome heel pain and I'll introduce you to Heel Lab:
https://go.footproacademy.com/heelpaintraining

21/11/2025

🌱 From Heel Pain to Helping Others Heal 👣

Most people know me as a podiatrist — but what they don’t know is that it was my own battle with plantar fasciitis that inspired me to train for this career.

Back then, I was a busy, stressed, constantly-on-my-feet single mum.

A little ni**le in my heel turned into pain so sharp it felt like stepping on broken glass. I couldn’t walk properly, couldn’t keep up with the kids — and I had no idea what to do.

After finally getting the right help, everything changed. I got my mobility back… and realised I wanted to help others do the same.

Now I work with many amateur golfers battling that same heel pain — and I see how much it takes away from the game they love.

That’s why I’ve put together a free download: “10 Ways for Amateur Golfers to Overcome Heel Pain.”
Simple. Practical. And based on what actually works.

👉 Grab your free download here:
https://go.footproacademy.com/10-ways

If heel pain is keeping you off the course, this guide will help you get back out there — moving better, feeling better, and enjoying your golf again. ⛳💚

19/11/2025

👟💡Laces That Work For Your Feet

Most people don’t realise this… but the way you tie your shoelaces can make a huge difference to how your feet feel. 👟✨

If you struggle with things like:
🔹 Toe pain
🔹 High arches
🔹 Wide or narrow feet
🔹 Swollen feet
🔹 Forefoot pressure

…then a simple change in your lacing technique can instantly improve comfort, reduce irritation, and even help your foot move more naturally.

That’s why I put together this quick visual guide with 6 different lacing options, each designed to solve a specific foot issue.
Sometimes the smallest tweak can make the biggest difference.

If you want more tips like this — plus my top strategies for reducing foot pain, improving comfort, and getting back to doing what you love — you can watch my free heel pain training here:

👉 https://go.footproacademy.com/heelpaintraining

Try one of these lacing methods next time you put your shoes on and let me know if you feel a difference! 👇👟

17/11/2025

⛳️ Pain-Free Golf Starts in Your Head ⛳️

Amateur golfers — if plantar fasciitis is wrecking your rounds, listen up…
Your mindset can speed up your recovery more than you think. 🧠⚡️

Most golfers don’t fail rehab because it “doesn’t work.”
They fail because the pain comes and goes… they get frustrated… and they ditch the plan too soon. 😤

But the golfers who win?
They stay consistent.
They stay patient.
They keep their head in the game — even when their heel is screaming. 🏌️‍♂️🔥

A strong, positive mindset helps you:
💥 Stick to your rehab
💥 Bounce back faster after flare-ups
💥 Stay focused instead of catastrophising every bad swing
💥 Build long-term progress, not short-term panic

Mindset isn’t fluff — it’s one of the core strategies that drives recovery.

And if you want to learn how to build that mindset, PLUS the other two key strategies I use to help golfers beat plantar fasciitis, I’ve put together a free training that walks you through all three. 🎥🚀

👉 Watch it here: https://go.footproacademy.com/heelpaintraining

Let’s get you back to confident, powerful, pain-free golf. ⛳️💚

14/11/2025

🦶 The Real Reason Your Heel Pain Isn’t Going Away 🦶

If you’ve been resting, stretching occasionally, or changing shoes but your heel pain still hasn’t shifted — you’re not alone.

The truth is, most people focus on the symptoms instead of the cause. Heel pain often sticks around because the muscles, fascia, and movement patterns that support your feet haven’t been properly retrained.

That’s exactly what I cover in my free online training, where I share my top 3 strategies that consistently help golfers and active adults overcome heel pain for good.

You’ll learn:

✅ My top 3 strategies that have helped many amateur golfers overcome heel pain
✅ A few real-life case studies from people who are now back to walking and playing pain-free
✅ A bit about my own journey and why I’m so passionate about helping others recover properly

⛳ Watch the free training here:
👉 https://go.footproacademy.com/heelpaintraining

And for anyone ready for a step-by-step plan, I’ll also introduce Heel Lab — my 10-week heel pain rehab program, designed to help you move confidently, walk further, and get back to doing what you love pain-free.

Don’t let heel pain hold you back any longer — this is where recovery really starts. 👣

12/11/2025

🦶⛳️ Why So Many Golfers Struggle With Heel Pain — And How to Fix It

If your heels ache after a round — or those first few steps in the morning feel like you’re walking on broken glass — there’s a good chance it’s plantar fasciitis.

It’s one of the most common issues I see in golfers…

And it’s no surprise when you think about it:

✅️ You’re walking 6–8 miles each round 🏌️‍♂️

✅️ On uneven ground

✅️ In shoes that often don’t give your arches much support

Over time, that strain causes tiny tears in the tissue under your foot — and that’s where the heel pain begins.

The good news?
👉 It’s fixable.
With the right stretches, strengthening, and small changes to how you move — you can get back to walking 18 without the pain.

I’ve put together a free training showing golfers exactly how to start easing plantar fasciitis and keep playing pain-free.

🎯 Click the link below to watch it now and take your first step back to pain-free golf

👇https://go.footproacademy.com/heelpaintraining

10/11/2025

🏌️‍♂️ 10 Ways for Amateur Golfers to Overcome Heel Pain 🦶

Heel pain can really take the enjoyment out of your game — but with the right plan, you can ease the discomfort and get back to walking the course pain-free.

I’ve created a free guide that walks you through 10 simple, effective steps to relieve heel pain and prevent it from coming back, including:

✅ How to rest the right way — and when it’s okay to play again
✅ Simple pain relief and ice techniques that actually work
✅ Stretching routines to loosen tight calves and fascia
✅ Choosing supportive footwear and affordable insoles
✅ Taping, massage, and nutrition tips that aid recovery

⛳ Download your free copy here:
👉 https://go.footproacademy.com/10-ways

Don’t let heel pain stop you enjoying your golf — take the first step towards lasting relief today. 👣

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