INJURY MANAGEMENT

We specialise in assessment and management of injuries related to in the lower limbs.

Common foot & lower limb complaints include:
  • Plantar Fasciitis (Pain under the heel)
  • Achilles Tendonitis (Pain at the back of the heel/ankle)
  • Arch and instep pain
  • Forefoot pain (Bunions, Toe Deformity, Morton’s Neuroma)
  • Ankle pain (Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis, Ankle Sprains and Instability)
  • Lower leg pain (Shin Splints and Calf Muscle Strain)
  • Knee pain (Patello-femoral Maltracking Syndrome, Ilio-tibial Band Friction Syndrome, & Patella Tendonitis)
  • Hip pain (Greater Trochanteric Bursitis)
  • Lower back pain due to limb length difference and foot function.

 ASSESSMENT

To diagnose the injury correctly, the cause or mechanism of injury must be found. Initially a thorough 45 minutes assessment of your biomechanical structure and function is required. 

A range of techniques are used to assess:
  • Muscle function (Range of motion & strength)
  • Joint function (Range & quality of motion)
  • Musculoskeletal alignment (Static posture)
  • Musculoskeletal function (Dynamic assessments)
  • Gait analysis
  • Footwear condition/suitablity (Please bring the footwear you commonly use)

 TREATMENT OPTIONS


Injuries are often due to poor biomechanics but can be easily improved with:
  • Correct footwear
  • Custom Orthotics
  • Joint Support (Rigid Taping & Kinesio Taping)
  • Exercise Prescription (Stretching and Strengthening)
  • Musculoskeletal Function Improvement (Kinesio Taping & Trigger Point Dry Needling)