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Podiatry ...

Podiatry - Mr Tom Austen BSc (Hons)
What is Podiatry?
Podiatry is the study of the foot & ankle and mechanical injuries from the waist down as a result of foot function. This includes 'biomechanics', the alignment and function of the lower limb during normal walking and running. The aim is to prevent and treat injury whist mproving performance and prolonging sports careers. Podiatrists also deal with children's growth problems, complications from medical disorders and provide chiropody

What are orthotics?
Orthoses are special inserts that go inside your shoes designed from impressions of your feet. These are designed to control or improve the way your foot and leg works during normal walking and running (functional), or redistribute and cushion your foot and leg from the pressure it receives during walking and running.


What is involved in the consultation?
Your consultation will enable us to assess your problem and detail a treatment plan. The assessment looks at the function and alignment of the lower limb in relation to the primary concern of the patient (biomechanics).

What to wear to the consultation?
We often need to assess knee and hip function, so clothes that allow ease of movement are preferable (e.g. shorts/loose trousers). If your footwear style varies, please bring a selection of shoes so that these can be assessed.

Treatments include:
Strength training Stretching programs Orthotics (special shoe inserts) Accupuncture Referall for physio/sports massage/surgery

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