Musculoskeletal Podiatry

A postural & functional approach to lower-limb pain

Our assessment of your standing, walking & running is based around the philosophy that there are ideal parameters for 'normal'.

We look for dysfunctions from the norm. Asymmetrical patterns of standing and moving, all the time recognising that everyone is subtly different. 

 

Clinical podiatric biomechanics

is the study of how mechanical forces affect human tissues throughout stance & gait.

Our 'biomechanical assessments' are really orthopaedic tests of joint and bone positions & movements, as well as muscle testing for length and strength in the lower-limb.

 

Biomechanical Assessment of the Lower-limb

involves assessing the forces affecting the lower-limb from the ground up

 as well as  the internal forces of tensegrity within the musculoskeletal system from the core down.

 

Biomechanics

From the Foot Up - and the Hips Down
Leg posture can be likened to a tower of blocks

Leg posture can be likened to a tower of blocks

with our bones balanced against gravity and ground reaction forces to avoid toppling over
Tensegrity, balance,  posture

And like a puppet held up with strings

by muscles & fascia, called tensegrity. Or the integrity of our posture arising from muscle & fascial tension
We function best when our posture is balanced

We function best when our posture is balanced

between the ground reaction forces acting on our feet upwards & the forces of tensegrity with the forces of our muscles & fascia from our pelvis & upper body

Our Treatment Philosophy

is to help our patients restore their natural foot & lower-limb function

By giving you the tools you need, including:

orthotic foot devices (insoles), mobilisation/manipulation, exercises for stretching & strengthening your muscles, and proprioceptive retraining, and of course treating the cause of your pain - any injuries which may be present

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Whether you're seeking relief from acute or chronic pain, our team of experts will deliver a timely & professional approach to your care.

Get started by contacting our team today and learning more about how we can help.

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