What we Treat / Sports Podiatry
What is Sports Podiatry?
Sports podiatry is the treatment of foot, ankle, leg and knee injuries by altering lower limb function using a variety of methods, including insoles, footwear and exercises. Our sports podiatrist will analyse the way an individuals’ foot strikes the ground and evaluate its impact on the other joints in the leg in order to determine if there are any mechanical reasons that may be contributing to your injury.
Sports Podiatry includes:
- Assessment and treatment of all foot, ankle & lower limb disorders
- Assessment of mechanical causes of lower limb pain
- Prescription of corrective foot orthoses for lower limb realignment
- Prescription of appropriate stretching/strengthening and training programs
- Advice and modification of running shoes, football boots and other sporting footwear
- A Sports Podiatrist can determine via biomechanical assessment and specific testing whether your leg alignment and leg stability is normal and is sufficient for performing in your particular sport.
When should I be assessed by a sports podiatrist?
You should see a podiatrist if you have repeated lower limb injuries, as it may to be caused by a mechanical problem or imbalance in the body. A sports podiatrist is also important for either recreational or elite level athlete who wants to avoid injury and maximise their performance.
A Sports Podiatrist will often work closely with a sports physiotherapist as many leg and foot problems are secondary to problems in the lower back and pelvis. The most common sports podiatry injuries are Knee Pain, Shin splints and Achilles tendon.
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What does a Sports podiatrist do?
Sports Podiatrists specialise in the diagnosis and management of foot, ankle and lower leg disorders. Sports Podiatrists provide walking and running assessments to investigate posture and lower limb function which may include a Biomechanical and computerised Gait Analysis.
If you are concerned about any of the following conditions, consult our Sports Podiatrist or one of our Chartered Physiotherapists:
- Lower back pain
- Upper leg pain
- Knee pain
- Lower leg pain
- Ankle pain
- Heel pain
- Foot pain
- High Arches
- Flat feet
- Unstable Gait
