Podiatry - 'Every Journey Starts With a Single Step'
How can a Podiatrist help me?
A podiatrist relieves pain of the feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back.
What is podiatry?
A podistrist assesses and corrects problems arising from the alignment and biomechanics of the feet. A poorly aligned foot may result in increased stresses on the joints of the ankle, knee, hip and pelvis and give rise to pain in these areas too. A podistrist analyses the mechanical movement of the feet. This may include examining the way you walk using a computerised foot pressure plate technique or video gait analysis.
The podiatrist will make an accurate diagnosis and then implement a variety of treatment regimes specifically tailored for you. The majority of ailments affecting the lower limbs can be treated with prescription insoles called orthotics which are worn in your footwear, accompanied by a specific exercise programme for you.
What happens at your appointment?
The podiatrist takes a full case history, examining all the lower limb and related areas. The podiatrist will explain the diagnosis and design a treatment plan for you. Follow-up appointments may be required in order to carry out a personalised rehabilitation exercise programme for you to follow and to assess if an orthotic is needed.
What conditions can be treated with Podiatry?
- Heel pain
- Achilles tendonitis
- Flat feet (pronation)
- High arches (supination)
- Ankle strains and pains
- General foot pain
- Limb length differences
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Other Services Available
Computerised foot plate analysis
Digital Video Gait Analysis
Advice on sports shoes
Podopaediatric - examination of a child's foot
