Allwalks podiatry and lower limb assessment services

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Podiatry and musculoskeletal:

Biomechanics and gait analysis is a way of looking at how people walk, run, and move and the structures that get stressed and strained within the foot, leg and the rest of the body.
A musculoskeletal podiatrist assesses the mechanics of the lower limb and how it relates to the rest of the body, using different techniques like video gait analysis.
Conclusions are made through analysis to develop the best programme to resolve any abnormalities causing or which could potentially cause a problem. A musculoskeletal podiatrist can initiate a specific rehabilitation programme designed to help reduce your pain, or develop a programme to prevent any potential problems.
There are different treatments including exercises, orthotics (insoles), taping etc. The use of an orthotic can help align the foot and ankle to work more efficiently. A custom-made orthotic will provide the best possible outcome.

Nail surgery:

For the treatment of ingrowing toenails it is sometimes necessary to remove them under local anaesthetic.
This procedure can be done to remove all or a portion of the affected nail. A chemical will be used to destroy the cells that form the nail to create a permanent removal of the nail.
The procedure usually takes about 1 hour and no hospital stay is needed.

Ultrasound guided steroid injection

If it is deemed clinically appropriate a ultrasound guided steroid injection can be performed. Steroid is a anti-inflammatory and can calm down a irritated structure, however we have to be cautious with when they are used so this will be discussed as an option in an assessment This can only be provided at Bristol physio location.

Chiropody / podiatry foot care:

We can offer regular nail and foot care. This includes nail care, callus debridement, verruca treatment etc. We have specialist knowledge in the Diabetic and Rheumatoid foot and can provide advice on a range of foot conditions

FAQs

What is a Podiatrist?

Podiatry is the new name for chiropody. Why the change in name? These days we are highly skilled practitioners and cover a lot more in our practice. Podiatry is also an internationally acknowledged title and because of recent changes in legislation, common professional titles like 'chiropodist' and 'podiatrist' are now protected by law. Anyone who uses a protected title must register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Such registration is normally only granted to those holding a specialised Bachelor's degree or Diploma in podiatry.

What is musculoskeletal podiatrist?

Think biological mechanics: the physical mechanics of joints and muscles and how they relate to each other within the body. Biomechanics from a podiatrist's perspective means looking at how people walk, run and move, and the structures that get stressed and strained within the foot and leg. A musculoskeletal podiatrist assesses the mechanics of the lower limb and how it relates to the rest of the body, using different techniques such as video gait analysis.

Do I need to see a musculoskeletal Podiatrist?

Are you experiencing foot, ankle, knee, hip or lower back pain? Then it could be as a result of the way you walk. A musculoskeletal podiatrist can initiate a specific rehabilitation programme designed to help reduce your pain. There are different treatments including exercises, orthotics (insoles), taping etc.

What is an orthotic?

An orthotic is a device that fits into a shoe, supporting the foot to work more efficiently. There are numerous orthotics on the market, and they range in quality and function. A musculoskeletal podiatrist creates custom-made orthotics to provide the best possible outcome.