In treating chronic foot pain, and evaluating specific needs of patients, the podiatrist will often assess the anatomy and function of the foot and lower limbs during gait.  This assessment of the shape and motion of the limb allows for an effective diagnosis of the cause of injuries and/or the development of deformities. 

The analysis of the function of human motion is called biomechanics.  Podiatrists perform clinical biomechanical evaluation of the lower limb. Specialised equipment is often used by podiatrists to detect any gait anomalies, and to ensure appropriate and effective treatment.  This treatment may include specific exercises and the prescription of foot orthoses, from an examination of an individual’s biomechanics. Please note that the links to the advice sheets below may also be helpful to you:

	Achilles tendinosis.
	Children's feet
	Exercise Your Feet
	Exercise Injuries: 10 Tips To Avoid Them
	Feet and back pain
	Flexibility
	Footwear Advice
	Plantar fasciitis
	Orthoses: Wearing In Advice
	Foot Orthoses: A Guide for Referrers and Patients

Sports Medicine

Any sport which involves walking, running, standing or jumping places greater physical demands on our body than normal day-to-day activities.  Injuries to the foot and lower limb make up a large proportion of sporting injuries. 

Podiatrists who examine the foot and lower limb, have knowledge of the biomechanics of athletic movement, diagnose foot conditions and can recommend appropriate footwear, training regimens, and, if needed, orthotic devices to fit into the sports shoe.  Common sporting injuries include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, stress fractures, ankle sprains and shin or knee pain.

How To Access:
There are 2 clinics located in the borough. If you need to access this service, you must have a GP or a state registered health practitioner write a letter of referral to us.

Depending on where you live, the following will apply: