We know that certain injuries respond very well to loading.
Book an appointmentThe evidence tells us that for tendon related injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy, load is an important tool in recovering. When it comes to muscles and tendon injuries we must work on improving the tissues capacity to cope with load. Your podiatrist or strength and rehab expert will issue these exercises during your assessment.
Strength and rehabilitation can also play an important role in preventing injuries from occurring again. The evidence tells us that being strong can reduce injury risk, so make sure that you are carrying out strength work alongside your regular training.
If you believe strength & rehabilitation could help you follow this guide on how to get booked in.
Book an appointmentBook in for a foot and lower limb injury assessment. A detailed assessment will be carried and a treatment plan will be formulated.
If our podiatrist issues a strength & rehab programme they will often discuss this with you during your appointment. A copy of the plan will be sent to you via email which will include videos of the exercises and the frequency in which they must be performed.
Our podiatrists will use the Physitrack app which allows us to keep an eye on your progress. It also allows you to ask questions and update us with any issues you might be experiencing.
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Our HCPC Registered Podiatrists have spent a minimum of 3 years at university studying towards a BSc in Podiatry.
Below we have answered some frequently asked questions we regularly get at our clinics prior to your appointment.
We always advise wearing shorts or gym clothes to your appointment as it will allow us easy access to the foot, ankle and knees. It will also allow us to see you perform any exercises issued during your appointment.
We advise that you bring some trainers as well as any footwear you are experiencing pain in.
The strength and rehab programme is included in the assessment cost, so you won’t be charged more for this service during your appointment.
If you are experiencing any problems during strength programme you should contact your podiatrist directly via their email address. You can also call the clinic directly and our friendly admin team will be able to help.
