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Sports Injury - (Msk Issues - Biomechanical Problems)

An injury can be immobilising to anyone. But an injury to anyone that plays sports regularly can be much worse; it can stop you in your tracks entirely and prevent you from doing the thing you love. Not being able to play your favourite sport is bad for a whole host of reasons, not to mention if you’re training for a specific event.

 

The good news is we can help!

 

Check out our Gait and Motion clinic page showing details the latest technology we use to diagnose and build cutting edge orthotics for patients, Learn more

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Biomechanical problems

Many of us will suffer from a biomechanical issue at some point in our lives. As we walk or run, our bodies function in varying amounts of efficiency.

 

When our feet and joints in our ankles and legs are functioning less efficiently, we get symptoms that can be reoccurring and stop us from performing at our best or even stop us completely. Among the most common symptoms we notice if you’re having trouble with a sports injury are:

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How we can help

  • We offer specialists in biomechanical assessments
  • We specialise in the prescription of orthotics and functional insoles
  • We are part of the gait and motion clinic UK network, offering cutting edge 3d printed orthotics based on foot pressure analysis.
  • We have many years experience in biomechanics
  • We are regularly treating runners and athletes
  • We work closely with local sports and running clubs
  • We are constantly involved in continued professional development
  • We diagnose your issue and the cause of the problem
  • We treat you with the most appropriate treatment
  • We have the latest treatment modalities including Laser therapy and Foot mobilisation therapy
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Treatment

We are proud to be part of the Gait and motion clinic UK netowrk of clinics offering the foot pressure scan system with the ability to prescribe 3d printed foot orthoses based on the foot pressure scan analysis and the diagnosis from our expert Podiatrists. Learn more
The assessment includes analysis of your gait cycle, range of motions analysis and if required pressure plate analysis. This provides valuable information about how you function and then often gives clues as to how to treat for certain conditions. Often we will use FMT Foot Mobilisation Therapy to help treat any condition you have. Foot mobilisation therapy can sometimes cure the condition without the need for insoles or orthotics.
Often insoles can be seen over the counter at chemists or other shops, these are very general in nature provide an unprescribed amount of support. The insoles I dispense differ in the sense they are prescribed based on what the assessment reveals. They are not simply off the shelf and therefore more likely to help. They are usually issued following an initial biomechanical assessment to correct foot function. They are temporary and therefore will need replacing. However if they have helped it is often wise to consider custom orthotics for the future. When functional insole help, custom foot orthotics usually help more!

3d printed orthotics based on foot pressure anaylsis. Custom orthotics are built specifically for you from casts of your feet. They control and stabilise your foot and leg position, to improve your mechanics and reduce or cure symptoms.

Digital gait analysis software captures digital video clips on computer and analyses them in a number of ways. Slowing down the video, pausing, splitting, angle finding, zooming in, digitising, synchronising two separate video’s are amongst its qualities. Its function is to improve the accuracy of the prescription to you.

Movements and manipulations to help release restrictions in joints to enable better function. This can help as part of the treatment plan and restore function to our feet and legs so that we are less prone to injury and recover much better. To learn more about foot mobilisation therapy, take a look at our FMT page. We also have a blog about foot mobilisation therapy.

Laser therapy is a great way to help treat inflammation and reduce the time it takes for the body to heal.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy can be very effective in treatment for some sporting injuries.  This increases healing time and is recommended by the national institute of clinical excellence (NICE) for the treatment many conditions.

The Podiatrist will assess your suitability at your biomechanical assessment appointment.

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Clinical Intervention for Associated Joint Inflammation

Persistent tibial stress often leads to compensatory gait changes that can place undue pressure on the ankle or knee joints. We provide Ostenil Injections to address synovial inflammation and improve joint lubrication, ensuring that secondary discomfort does not impede your recovery. This targeted approach is particularly beneficial for patients managing multiple lower limb pathologies simultaneously.

Accelerated Healing via Targeted Photobiomodulation

Reducing local inflammation in the soft tissues surrounding the tibia is critical for alleviating the sharp discomfort associated with shin splints. Our specialists employ laser therapy to promote mitochondrial activity and hasten the repair of damaged fibres at a cellular level. This non-invasive treatment effectively manages pain while facilitating a faster transition back to high-impact training.

Acoustic Wave Technology for Chronic Stress Injuries

When conservative management fails to resolve medial tibial stress, advanced mechanical stimulus can be used to restart the inflammatory healing cycle. By utilising shockwave therapy, we can effectively treat stubborn cases of shin pain that have become resistant to standard physical therapies. This clinical modality is favoured for its ability to enhance tissue vascularisation and restore structural integrity without the need for surgery.

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