How does Biomechanics Assessment works?
Pain that arises from inside the foot (feeling like there is something wrong with the joints, or muscles or tendons) is often caused by a problem with the way we move.
The pain itself is usually a symptom of a movement that has gone wrong somewhere else in the leg or foot, and not at the point of origin.
We use our knowledge of how people should move and an assessment of how you move to identify where this problem arises. It could be a muscle weakness, an asymmetrical difference in anatomy, or a result of a previous injury, for example.
What happens during a Biomechanics Assessment?
The pain site is assessed first, then the lower limb movements in a non-weight-bearing position. We then do some weight-bearing tests of function and balance, and complete the process with gait analysis.
Often the problem can be rehabilitated with exercises, but may need some help along the way with functional insoles.
Sometimes feet have significantly changed shape over the years and are not able to function in the way they ought to any longer. These likely need some permanent insoles to facilitate comfort.
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There are a number of key benefits to podiatry, including:
Confidence in being able to walk comfortably
Screening for health conditions such as diabetes and irregular heartbeat
Foot health is monitored closely and changes reported
Knowledge of pharmaceutical effects on foot health
Only non-medical profession trained in nail surgery
Identify effect of systemic disease on foot health and function
Dermatology trained, including verruca treatment
Trained in CPR and defibrillation and anaphylaxis
Wound care trained, including diabetic wounds
Access to supply and administer relevant prescription-only medicines, e.g. antibiotics and antifungals
Trained in assessing and rehabilitating mechanical function of the lower limb and prescription of orthoses
Reassurance that the professional is regulated and registered, and training kept up-to-date
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