Podiatry covers the diagnosis and management of a range of foot conditions and at Footwise we specialise in the identification of structural issues that can be associated with pain or injury – looking at the foot as part of a dynamic lower limb system.

The foot is our body’s ‘interface’ with the ground we walk on. When we walk or run the way our feet interact with the ground causes associated movement in the lower limb, lumbar spine and pelvis. This is a normal occurrence, but sometimes subtle variations in the shape and mobility of our feet lead to changes in this ‘interaction’ with the ground, often placing excessive stress and strain on not only the foot but also other parts of the body.

The Podiatrists at Footwise are expert at analysing these movements and use video gait analysis to determine if your gait (the way you walk) is causing your problem.

They understand that to get to identify the underlying cause of your problem they need to consider not only the foot, but also how the trunk, pelvis and entire lower limb move and interact with one another. Changes in foot function with the use of orthotic devices and / or exercise therapy can change the way the lower limb functions and reduce the damaging forces that ultimately give rise to pain and injury. A full bio-mechanical assessment with video gait analysis costs just £25.00