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Biomechanics & Orthotic Therapy
Biomechanics
& Orthotic Therapy
Do you suffer from:
Sport injuries?
Running injuries?
Heel pain?
Knee pain?
Back pain?
General aches and pains?
Many
aches or pains in joints, muscles, tendons or lower back can be
attributable to your “biomechanics”. Also some foot deformities such as
bunions and misshapen toes can be caused
in the same manner.
Biomechanics – What is
it?
Rarely do we find that our left and right sides are symmetrical. This
is equally so for our feet and legs. Additionally, many of us have mild
deformities – perhaps a slightly misaligned pelvis or a bowed leg.
The Result?
When
we stand, walk or run our body has to cope with and compensate
for these
anomalies. It is these compensations that put structures such
as
muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons under undue strain as they begin
functioning in an abnormal or compromised manner. Over time the
structures become inflamed or injured.
A
Biomechanics assessment is an investigation into your lower limb function –
looking closely for abnormalities and compensations. We can look into the
causes of heel pain, knee pain and even back pain. Once we have identified
the causes of your foot problems we can develop a tailor made foot treatment
plan to improve your symptoms. This may involve one or more of the
following:
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Exercises to stretch
or strengthen muscles
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Orthoses – specially
made devices for you to wear inside your shoe
to control, realign or
cushion the
abnormalities.
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Footwear advice
What is involved?
A
biomechanics assessment takes about 1 hour and is undertaken by a
qualified Registered Podiatrist. You will need to bring shorts to
change in
to so that we can see your knees in order to help our
examination. We
take various measurements with you laying down and
standing up. We
may
video you walking on a treadmill so we can
understand what is happening when you walk.
Foot Treatment plan costs vary
and will be discussed with you at your assessment.
Contact us
today to book an appointment or to find out more about the
foot treatments
we offer to greater London in Weybridge, Surrey, Dorking, Staines,
Middlesex.
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