Adult's Feet & Legs

Life these days is fast paced and we often neglect the things that quite literally enable us to get from A to B, our feet and legs. Below are some of the common problems that we treat to help keep people like you Moving Forward.
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Heel Pain

  • Affecting 10% of the population

  • Common in runners & those who stand for long periods

  • Pain worse in morning or after rest

  • Often resulting from poor biomechanics due to flat feet, calf, knee, hip & back pain

  • Treatment options include: strapping, footwear, orthotics, manual therapy, prescribed strengthening & RICE

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Metatarsalgia

  • Refers to pain in the foot

  • Common in high impact sports, poorly fitting shoes & certain medical conditions

  • May indicate fracture

  • Often requires imaging and treatment options include: strapping, footwear, orthotics, manual therapy, prescribed strengthening & RICE

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Shin Splints

  • Common injury in running and dancing

  • Often the result of poor technique leading to repeated stress of the tibia

  • May indicate fracture

  • Imaging is required in severe cases and treatment options include: strapping, footwear, orthotics, manual therapy, prescribed strengthening & RICE

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Calf Pain

  • Common in running, high intensity fitness training & when standing for prolonged periods

  • May indicate poor circulation, DVT or soft tissue tear

  • May result from poor biomechanics due to low tone of leg muscles

  • Treatment is case dependant but may include: Doppler study, footwear, orthotics, manual therapy, prescribed strengthening & RICE

Knee Pain

Knee Pain

  • Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint

  • May indicate OA, fracture, soft tissue injury or underlying disease

  • May result from poor biomechanics due to low tone of leg muscles

  • Imaging is often required and treatment is case dependant but may include: strapping, footwear, orthotics, manual therapy, prescribed strengthening, RICE & referral

Hip Pain

Hip Pain

  • Commonly associated with fractures and OA in the elderly

  • May result from poor biomechanics due to low tone of leg muscles

  • Treatment is case dependant but may include: strapping, footwear, orthotics, manual therapy, prescribed strengthening & referral

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Burning or itching Feet

  • May indicate underlying disease such as diabetes or circulation problems

  • May indicate trapped nerve in the leg or back

  • Common with long standing fungal skin & nail problems

  • Podiatry assessment will incorporate medical history, neurological tests, vascular tests and dermatology observation so appropriate treatment involving your GP can take place

Healthier Feet, Healthier You