Common Problems
Many lower limb problems can be found to have their origin in poor foot function. Correcting or improving this by the use of ORTHOSES (Prescription Shoe Inserts) is a very important part of any treatment plan. The conditions below are the most common seen in our specialist clinics; the list is not exhaustive and if you think you have any of those listed or any other lower limb or foot problems that we may be able to help you with, please contact us by phone or email for advice.
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Pain around the ankle can be due to damage to the ligaments around the outside edge of the foot and ankle and often occurs where the joints around the ankle are exceptionally mobile. Other causes of ankle pain include Achilles Tendonitis which is due to overstress of the tendon although this also may present as heel pain. |
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Lower back and hip pain occurs if the foot pronates or ‘turns in’ excessively leading to: - The leg internally rotating
- The pelvis tilting forward
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Knee pain can occur in both children and adults. In children it can be caused by a variety of conditions. They include: - Osgood-Schlatter's Disease
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There are two main conditions which cause pain in the shin: - Shin Splints (sometimes called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Compartment Syndrome
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There are many types of heel pain caused by a variety of factors: - Achilles Tendonitis – see Ankle Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
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Pain in the foot and toes can be caused due to poor foot function leading to foot deformity and conditions such as: - Metatarsalgia
- Morton Neuroma
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