The most common reasons G.P.s, Chiropractors and Physio's refer to us are as follows:-
Back pain, which can be caused by flat feet, reducing shock absorption and leading to a cumulative effect regarding existing back pathology.
Knee pain, often due to pes cavus (high arch) and rigid foot.
Recurring running injuries, possibly due to foot Biomechanics and/or unsuitable athletic footwear.
Sports injuries of the lower limb.
Diabetic checks/Doppler studies/ orthoses, to prevent ulceration in areas of high trauma.
Obesity or pregnancy causing a vicious circle of increasing pronation of foot.
Verruca/Cryosurgery, care and preventative advise.
Severe toe-in or toe-out gait
Pathologies causing poor muscle tone and motor coordination � for advice or orthoses intervention. Also to eliminate biomechanical causes to aid further investigations.
Possible leg length discrepancy for orthoses intervention.
Uneven gait / stumbling, which will reduce walking tolerance.
Advice on foot type, and relevent foot wear for individual foot type.
Non-surgical intervention for bunions.
Painful heloma or callous.
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