Biomechanical assessments of the lower limb are used to identify the site and source of pain. During your consultation dynamic and static assessments will be undertaken to look at the mechanical nature of your injury.

Video gait analysis (walking and running) will be used to analyse forces of movement in the body and identify discrepancies that can highlight the source of pain and cause of injury.

A custom foot orthoses is designed to enhance how your foot functions and may be prescribed to alleviate pain, improve performance, aid lower limb function, increase shock absorption and in prevention of lower limb injuries.

Foot orthoses can be used to treat foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain. The device is unique to the anatomy of your foot and is designed carefully to fit comfortably in your footwear.

We have a wealth of experience working with sports athletes and helping them recover from injury and improve function. Sport specific foot orthoses are designed for running, cycling, sports boots (football and rugby), tennis, golf, ski boots and more.

Linking the biomechanics with the orthotic prescription and appropriate footwear will be discussed with a podiatrist to give you optimal foot and ankle recovery.

The Richie Brace is an Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) which is worn on the lower leg and foot to support the ankle structures whilst minimising rotational forces.

The Richie brace is used to treat a wide variety of foot and ankle pathologies such as drop foot, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, adult acquired flat foot, chronic ankle instability, ankle and subtalar degenerative joint disease and other ankle injuries. The construction of the brace allows good shoe fit, reduction in pain and continuation of movement and exercise.

Routine foot care involves trimming nails and reduction of callus and corns. This treatment method can help with prevention of infection and maintaining healthy skin and nails for your feet.

Our service extends to helping with fungal nails and verruca treatment.

Children’s feet are rapidly growing and there are milestones of growing feet and what to expect. Parents might see a Podiatrist if their child is experiencing any foot, ankle, knee or leg pain or if they notice any leg misalignment or unusual walking and running patterns.

We can discuss exercises, changes to footwear and sometimes paediatric specific orthoses might be indicated.