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Biomechanics and Orthotic Therapy from The Footcare Centre of Weybridge, Surrey

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:

  • Exercises to stretch or strengthen muscles

  • Orthoses – specially made devices for you to wear inside your shoe
    to control, realign or cushion the abnormalities. 

  • 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.