Assessment
What will happen?
Initially a thorough history of the problem is taken alongside a medical history; this will help guide your assessment.
Generally we will then do a weightbearing and non weightbearing assessment looking at joint motions and positions whilst also doing appropriate clinical testing.
The dynamic assessment carries most significance as you are filmed walking/running on a treadmill if necesary for kinematic analysis.
We will also utilise pressure and gait parameter analysis (using the Tekscan Walkway system) to view how pressure is distributed on your feet when walking and standing as well as measuring areas such as gait speed, heel and forefoot contact times, amongst others to further aid the assessment, diagnosis and ultimately tailoring your treatment.
Additional assessment may be indicated e.g. neurological testing, muscle strength dependant on the outcome of the assessment up until this point.
This data will then be fully assessed and the conclusions discussed with you. Referral to another discipline may be necessary as I work closely with Physiotherapy and Orthopaedic consultants amongst others.
These specialists include foot and ankle Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons Mr Ahmad Malik, Mr Lloyd Williams and Mr Haroon Mann
Paediatric Rheumatologist Dr Nathan Hasson
Physiotherapists at Movement Perfected, Sutherland House and Boost clinics, amongst others
From this treatment will be advised which may include:
Stretches and exercises
Footwear advice
Activity modification
Strapping
Mobilisation
Ice
Orthoses
If orthoses are required a cast may be taken of your feet and this used to manufacture your devices.
I am covered by all major insurers however most require referral from a GP/Consultant to cover the cost of assessment however very few will cover the cost of orthoses. Please contact your insurer if you are not sure.
Initially a thorough history of the problem is taken alongside a medical history; this will help guide your assessment.
Generally we will then do a weightbearing and non weightbearing assessment looking at joint motions and positions whilst also doing appropriate clinical testing.
The dynamic assessment carries most significance as you are filmed walking/running on a treadmill if necesary for kinematic analysis.
We will also utilise pressure and gait parameter analysis (using the Tekscan Walkway system) to view how pressure is distributed on your feet when walking and standing as well as measuring areas such as gait speed, heel and forefoot contact times, amongst others to further aid the assessment, diagnosis and ultimately tailoring your treatment.
Additional assessment may be indicated e.g. neurological testing, muscle strength dependant on the outcome of the assessment up until this point.
This data will then be fully assessed and the conclusions discussed with you. Referral to another discipline may be necessary as I work closely with Physiotherapy and Orthopaedic consultants amongst others.
These specialists include foot and ankle Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons Mr Ahmad Malik, Mr Lloyd Williams and Mr Haroon Mann
Paediatric Rheumatologist Dr Nathan Hasson
Physiotherapists at Movement Perfected, Sutherland House and Boost clinics, amongst others
From this treatment will be advised which may include:
Stretches and exercises
Footwear advice
Activity modification
Strapping
Mobilisation
Ice
Orthoses
If orthoses are required a cast may be taken of your feet and this used to manufacture your devices.
I am covered by all major insurers however most require referral from a GP/Consultant to cover the cost of assessment however very few will cover the cost of orthoses. Please contact your insurer if you are not sure.
