Based in Glasgow, near George Cross
We treat a range of
foot & ankle conditions
There are 26 bones in the foot, 30 joints and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. This exposes the foot and ankle to an array of injuries. Most injuries are the foot and ankle are the result of joint or muscle dysfunction within the feet however it is also possible for foot pain to be the result of an issue in the back, hip, knee or lower leg.
It is for this reason that an accurate biomechanical assessment is required.
The foot and ankle biomechanical assessment is the analysis of the function of each of the individual joints of the foot and ankle, and relating these findings to the function of the muscles of the lower leg and foot.
Common Foot & Ankle Conditions
Check our the pages below for more detailed information about foot & ankle injuries we treat
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Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries we treat include ankle sprains, ankle arthritis and stiff ankle bones.
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Forefoot Injuries
Forefoot pain can be caused by metatarsalgia, Mortons Neuroma, stress fractures or tarsal tunnel syndrome.
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Foot Pronation
Foot pronation is described as the inward tilt of the heel and lowering of the arch of the foot.
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Foot Supination
Foot supination is generalised as the outward tilt of the heel. A supinated foot is usually a high arched foot although this is not always the case.
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Midfoot Injuries
Over pronated feet (“flat feet”) are particularly susceptible to midfoot arthritis due to the increased compressive stress over the midfoot.
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Heel Injuries
Heel injuries include planarfacitis, bone spurs, haglunds, heel fractures and achilles tendinopathy.
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Big Toe Pain
Big toe pain can be caused by bunions, arthritis, sesamoiditis or gout.
Treatment for foot & ankle injuries
The first step when seeking help for a foot, ankle or lower leg injury, would be to book an appointment for a Biomechanical Assessment.
We have two biomechanical assessment options; the Foot and Ankle Assessment and the Full Gait Analysis.
The biomechanical assessment will paint a clearer picture as to why the particular tissue is over loaded, thus failing to heal or predisposed to injury. The clinician will be able to advise the type of treatment required at the assessment appointment, this may include a strengthening program, foot orthotics, foot mobilisation or perhaps more vigorous treatments such as shockwave therapy.
The Foot and Leg Clinic are excited to be able to offer diagnostic ultrasound, provided by a sports doctor, in-house, for help in diagnosing leg injuries. A consultation with a surgeon may be required if all conservative treatment fails to fully heal the tissue.