There are many different areas to the foot which can be causing pain or discomfort, our experts will get to the root cause of the problem and create the best treatment plan for you.
Forefoot Pain
Suffering from pain in the front of your foot?
Forefoot pain is also called metatarsalgia and its something we see daily at the Podiatry and Gait Clinics. There are so many reasons why you could be suffering with pain in the front of your foot, and it is imperative that we identify the correct diagnosis before treatment. Forefoot pain can be related to your biomechanics, your activity level, a previous injury or overuse.
What causes forefoot pain problems?
Joints (arthritis)
Bones (metatarsals)
Nerves (neuromas)
Other structures such as bursa, rheumatoid nodules or increased pressure points
Appointment you will require:
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Do you suffer with pain in the middle of your foot?
Midfoot pain is a common finding here in the Podiatry and Gait Clinics, and can significantly affect day to day life and activity. It can be caused by trauma, overuse and biomechanical dysfunction.
The most common reasons we see midfoot pain are:
Trauma/ injury to the dorsum (top) of the foot
Nerve compression
Tendinopathy
Ligament injuries
Appointment you will require:
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As always, we aim to gain a diagnosis as quickly as possible in order to manage the midfoot pain appropriately and in a timely manner to get you back doing the things you love. Midfoot pain may be treated using a specific rehabilitation programme, footwear changes, orthoses/insoles, steroid injection therapy and in some cases onward referral to a foot & ankle surgeon.
Treatment options include:
Custom Orthotics
Footwear modification
Rehabilitation / Exercise programmes
MLS Laser Therapy
Shockwave Therapy (Tendinopathies)
Acupuncture
Rearfoot Pain
Do you have pain in the back of your foot/ankle?
Rearfoot pain is something we see on a daily basis here at the Podiatry and Gait Clinics. There are so many reasons why you could be suffering with pain in the rear of your foot, and it is imperative that we identify the correct diagnosis before treatment. Rearfoot pain can be related to your biomechanics, your activity level, a previous injury or overuse.
We may see issues with the rearfoot for the following reasons:
Arthritis
Over pronated/supinated feet
Ligament problems
Trauma
Nerve entrapment
Adult acquired flatfoot
Tendon problems
Ankle injuries
Tarsal coalition
Limb length discrepancy
Appointment you will require:
Initial Musculoskeletal Consultation (Up to XX mins) - £XX.00 Some blurb about Initial Musculoskeletal Consultation appointment...
How Do We Treat Pain In The Back Of The Foot/Ankle?
Rearfoot pain is a big problem towards other issues in the lower leg and even the lower back, so it is vital to ensure that it is appropriately assessed and treated to ensure maximal pain reduction and improved function.
Treatment options include:
Orthoses/Insoles
Shockwave Therapy (Tendinopathies)
Rehabilitation / Exercise programmes
Acupuncture
Footwear modification
MLS Laser Therapy
Don’t let foot pain limit your comfort or mobility. Schedule your consultation at Podiatry and Clinics today and take a step towards lasting relief.
