A summary of some of the conditions we successfully treat with our unique prescription orthotics
Common Problems
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
A dull or sharp pain in the heel and medial arch area usually more severe in the morning when getting out of bed or after long periods of sitting.
Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia)
Usually causes a burning sensation in the forefoot sometimes may feel like a lump underneath the ball of the foot associated with Morton’s Neuroma a neuralgia affecting the web spaces of the toes and entrapment of the intermetatarsal nerves leading to fibrosis, common with athletes.
Bunion (Hallux Abducto Valgus)
The big toe deviates towards the second toe and the 1st Metatarsal bone protrudes from the side of the foot, associated with flat feet.
Knee pain (Patella - Femoral Syndrome)
A dull nagging pain around the side of the knee cap, usually worse after walking up stairs or active sports.
Shin Pain (Shin Splints, Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Pain in the shin area is common with distance runners and walkers.
Achilles Pain (Achilles Tendonitis)
Inflammation of the Achilles tendon above the heel and ankle area.
Hamstring Injury (Intense pain in the back of the thigh)
Tendons that attach large muscles at the back of the thigh bone become strained, pulled or tear common in many sports such as running, football etc.
Hamstring weakness can also be responsible for a pelvic anterior tilt and lower back pain.
Back Pain (Lumbar - Sacral Pain)
Nagging dull pain in the lower back, exacerbated by occupations,
which require long periods of standing in one spot.
Conditions Common In Children
(paediatric complaints)
Growing Pains
The child will often wake during the night complaining of pains in the calf area.
Heel Pain
Common in children between the ages of 8 years to early teens, usually whilst playing sport.
Knee Pain
Again common in children from 8 to early teens and often during or after sporting activities.
Flat Feet
Commonly seen in children and can cause aches and pains in the legs.
Knock Knees (Genu Valgum)
A common condition where the knees angle inwardly and touch when the legs are straightened.
Bow Legs (Genu Varum)
An outward bowing of the legs.
Other Conditions For Orthotic Consideration
Diabetes
Nerve problems of the feet often occur in diabetics this is known as peripheral neuropathy and results in numbness and loss of protective sensation of the feet. The inability to feel pain which although unpleasant is of course necessary to prevent injury. This loss of protective sensation may lead to injury and could progress to develop ulceration on the feet.
With our 2D pressure scanner we are able to identify potentially vulnerable areas of the feet, with a prescription orthotic we can address and accommodate the potential hot spots therefore reducing the risk or prevent the development of foot ulceration.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Often leads to chronically painful feet, lumps and nodules can form on the bottom of the feet and may progress to ulceration; orthotics can reduce the pain and discomfort.
Osteoarthritis - degenerative joint disease and the most common form of arthritis to affect the feet.
The joints become stiff, painful and enlarged their range of motion will be reduced and jamming of the joints may occur, particularly in the 1st metatarsophalageal joint.
Our orthotics will help to support and comfort the feet.
Sports Injuries
Medial Knee Pain
Often caused by a pronating foot
Achilles Tendinosis
Shortened calf and Achilles structures
Lower back Pain (Sacroiliac Dysfunction)
Inflammation of the Sacroilian joint from a Biomechanical fault.
Jogger’s Foot
Entrapment of the medial plantar nerve
Ankle Sprain
Unstable ankle from repetitive injury due to incorrect foot position.
Morton’s Syndrome
Pain between the metatarsals of the foot caused by nerve entrapments.
