Podiatry

Aching Foot and Related Lower Limb Pain

• Persistent foot aches and lower limb pain are often warning signs of underlying biomechanical imbalances, ligament strains, or structural overuse. Ignoring these symptoms can alter your walking pattern, eventually triggering compensatory pain in your ankles, knees, hips, or lower back.
• Our Treatment Approach: A comprehensive biomechanical assessment is conducted to identify the underlying alignment issues causing the discomfort. Treatment combines custom orthotics, targeted stretching or strengthening programmes, and advice on appropriate everyday footwear to optimise foot function and accelerate recovery.
   

Sport & Exercise Related Foot Problems

• Athletic activities place immense stress on the complex structures of the feet and ankles, frequently resulting in acute injuries or repetitive strain issues like plantar fasciitis. Without proper management and correct biomechanical alignment, these sports injuries can significantly delay training and disrupt an active lifestyle.
• Our Treatment Approach: Conservative therapy involves temporary activity modification alongside the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) protocol for acute injuries. Long-term recovery and prevention are supported through sports-specific taping, corrective orthotics, and gait retraining to optimise foot function, accelerate recovery, and prevent future injuries.