Conditions We Treat

Skin & Nail Conditions

  • Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection causing itching and peeling skin, treated with prescription care at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Athlete’s Foot

    This is a fungal skin infection that causes peeling, itching, and redness, commonly between the toes.

  • Blisters are fluid-filled sacs caused by friction or burns, drained and protected at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Blisters

    A blister is a fluid-filled bubble caused by rubbing, usually found on toes, heels, or the side of the foot.

  • Corns and calluses are thickened skin from pressure and friction, safely removed by podiatrists at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Corns & Calluses

    These are thick, hard areas of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction, often on the toes or ball of the foot.

  • Cracked heels result from dry, thick skin and pressure, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry with medical-grade skin care.

    Cracked Heels

    Cracked heels occur when dry, thickened skin around the heel splits, which can be painful or bleed.

  • Diabetic foot ulcers are open wounds that heal slowly due to poor circulation, monitored and managed at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Kuala Lumpur.

    Diabetic Foot Ulcer

    These are open sores on the foot, often under the ball or heel, that can be slow to heal in people with diabetes.

  • Fungal toenails are discoloured and thickened due to infection, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry with antifungal therapy.

    Fungal Toenails

    Fungal infections make the nails thick, discoloured, and crumbly—usually starting at the tip of the nail.

  • Ingrown toenails curve into the skin causing pain and swelling, removed gently at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry without surgery.

    Ingrown Toenails

    An ingrown toenail happens when the edge of the nail grows into the skin, often causing pain, swelling, or infection.

  • Plantar warts are caused by a virus and appear as hard lumps on the sole, managed at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry using advanced techniques.

    Plantar Warts

    Plantar warts are caused by a virus and appear as rough, grainy growths—usually on the soles of the feet.

Foot Pain

  • Bunions are bony bumps near the big toe joint causing pain and misalignment, treated conservatively at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Sri Petaling

    Bunions

    A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, often causing swelling and discomfort in shoes.

  • Bursitis involves inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in the heel or forefoot, reduced with proper footwear and podiatric treatment at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry

    Bursitis

    Bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion your joints, often leading to pain and swelling in the foot.

  • Morton’s neuroma is nerve pain between the toes often triggered by tight shoes, treated with pressure relief and custom care at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Morton’s Neuroma

    Morton’s neuroma feels like a sharp or burning pain between the toes, often caused by nerve compression.

  • Foot osteoarthritis leads to joint stiffness and pain with walking, managed at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry with personalised podiatric care.

    Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis causes joint stiffness and foot pain due to wear and tear over time.

  • Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the tissue under the heel causing sharp morning pain, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis is heel pain caused by inflammation of the tissue under your foot, especially painful in the morning.

  • Plantar fibroma is a fibrous lump in the foot arch that causes discomfort, managed at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry with orthotics and therapy

    Plantar Fibroma

    This is a lump in the arch of your foot caused by a thickened ligament under the skin.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis in the feet causes joint inflammation and deformity, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry to improve mobility and comfort.

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    This autoimmune condition can cause joint pain, swelling, and deformity in the feet.

  • Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the foot bones from overuse, diagnosed and rehabilitated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Kuala Lumpur.

    Stress Fracture

    A stress fracture is a tiny crack in a bone, often from overuse or repetitive force.

Heel Pain

  • Achilles tendinopathy is irritation of the tendon at the back of the heel, managed with evidence-based care at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Achilles Tendinopathy

    Achilles tendinopathy is irritation or degeneration of the tendon at the back of the heel, often linked to overuse.

  • Heel spurs are bony growths that cause stabbing pain under the heel, treated with non-surgical therapy at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Heel Spurs

    Heel spurs are bony growths that develop under the heel and may cause pain during walking or standing.

  • Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the tissue under the heel causing sharp morning pain, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur.

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of sharp heel pain, especially with your first steps in the morning.

  • Sever’s disease is heel pain in growing children due to inflamed growth plates, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Kuala Lumpur.

    Sever’s Disease

    Sever’s is a growth-related heel pain in children and teens, usually active in sports.

Ankle Pain

  • Repetitive strain on the Achilles tendon near the ankle causes pain and swelling, treated by podiatrists at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Achilles Tendinopathy

    This causes pain at the back of the ankle where the Achilles tendon connects to the heel.

  • Ankle sprains occur when ligaments stretch or tear during twisting movements, managed with bracing and rehab at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Ankle Sprain

    An ankle sprain happens when the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle are overstretched or torn.

  • This condition affects the tendon supporting your arch and inner ankle, and is treated with orthotics and strengthening at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy

    This causes pain and swelling along the inside of the ankle or arch due to strain on the posterior tibial tendon.

  • Peroneal tendinopathy is pain on the outer ankle from overused tendons, managed at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Sri Petaling.

    Peroneal Tendinopathy

    Pain on the outer side of the ankle or behind the fibula bone may be due to overworked peroneal tendons.

  • Tarsal coalition is abnormal fusion of foot bones that restricts ankle motion, diagnosed and treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Kuala Lumpur.

    Tarsal Coalition

    Tarsal coalition is a fusion of bones near the back of the foot and ankle, often causing stiffness and pain in teens.

Knee Pain

  • IT band syndrome causes outer knee pain from friction, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry through gait correction and therapy.

    Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)

    ITB syndrome causes aching or burning pain on the outer side of the knee, especially during running or cycling.

  • Knee osteoarthritis is cartilage wear that causes joint stiffness and swelling, treated with biomechanical support at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry

    Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis is the gradual wearing down of knee cartilage, causing stiffness, swelling, and pain—often felt on the inner side of the knee.

  • Osgood-Schlatter’s disease causes pain below the knee in active teens, managed at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry with stretching and footwear advice.

    Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease

    This condition causes pain and swelling just below the kneecap, commonly in active children and teens during growth spurts.

  • PFPS is kneecap-related pain aggravated by stairs or squats, treated with muscle retraining at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

    PFPS is felt as a dull ache around or behind the kneecap, often worsened by stairs, squatting, or prolonged sitting.

Hip Pain

  • Hip bursitis is inflammation of fluid sacs causing outer hip pain, treated through foot alignment correction at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Bursitis

    Hip bursitis is inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs near the hip joint, causing sharp pain on the outer side of the hip.

  • The iliotibial band can cause outer hip pain from tightness or friction, managed with podiatric assessment at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB)

    ITB syndrome causes aching or burning pain on the outer side of the knee, especially during running or cycling.

  • Hip osteoarthritis results in groin pain and joint stiffness, supported with podiatric intervention at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis in the hip causes deep, aching pain in the groin or outer thigh, often worse with walking or standing.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis in the hip causes chronic inflammation and movement issues, supported at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry with mobility care.

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    This autoimmune condition can cause stiffness, swelling, and pain in the hips and other joints.

Leg Pain

  • Shin splints cause lower leg pain from repetitive impact, common in runners, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry with rest and orthotics.

    Shin Splints

    Shin splints cause aching or throbbing pain along the front or inner edge of the lower leg, often triggered by running or jumping.

Lower Back Pain

  • Sciatica is nerve compression causing back pain and leg numbness, supported with lower limb biomechanics at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry.

    Sciatica

    Sciatica causes sharp, shooting pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, often due to nerve compression.

  • This condition affects the joint between the pelvis and spine, leading to lower back pain, treated at KL Foot Specialist Podiatry in Kuala Lumpur.

    Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    This condition leads to pain in the lower back or buttocks where the spine meets the pelvis, often triggered by standing, walking, or uneven leg loading.