Biomechanics and Orthotics

At Go Podiatry our goal is to identify the underlying causes of your pain and provide you with effective treatment to get you back to pain free activity.

A musculoskeletal/biomechanical assessment can be chosen when booking online. 

Treatments may be for symptoms including, for example: 

• knee, calf, shin or ankle pain 
• foot pain including heel, arch or forefoot (ball of foot) pain 
• bunion and lesser toe pain 

Conditions treated may include, for example, leg length differences, shin splints (e.g. medial tibial stress syndrome), achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis and Morton's neuroma. 

Assessment will consider how your foot function and possibly gait (how you walk or run) may be contributing to your symptoms. 

The appointment will include taking a thorough history, a lower limb and foot examination and appropriate physical tests. Treatment and advice will be given, including recommendations for further investigations (such as diagnostic ultrasound) if necessary. 

Treatment can include pre-fabricated or custom orthotics/insoles, footwear advice, strengthening and stretching exercises, soft tissue mobilisation and taping.

Please bring or wear loose trousers or shorts.

Please also bring:

• a sample of everyday footwear 
• any current orthotics/insoles 
• any reports of previous x-rays, scans or imaging if available (but not essential) 

If laboratory made, custom orthotics are recommended then a foam impression may be taken of your foot either at the same time or at a follow-up. If needed, a plaster of Paris impression would always require a separate appointment. Custom devices cost more but usually last longer and are sometimes advised for your specific prescription.