Are custom foot orthotics really the best solution for pain and injury? At FootHouse Podiatry and Biomechanics in Folkestone, we explain why the answer is usually yes—but not for the reasons you might think. This in-depth guide breaks down what “custom” and “bespoke” truly mean in clinical podiatry, why expertise matters more than technology, and how the right orthotic forms part of a complete, personalised rehabilitation plan.

Waking up with sharp pain in your heel  as soon as you start the day can be worrying. Our patients describe it as “walking on glass” or a...

Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and osteoarthritis (OA) are prevalent conditions that significantly impair quality of life and impose substantial health care costs. Conventional treatments—ranging from pharmacotherapy to surgical interventions—offer varying degrees of relief but often come with limitations or unwanted side effects. As regenerative medicine advances, non-invasive modalities like Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Photobiomodulation (PBM) (also known as Low-Level Laser...