Musculoskeletal & sports podiatry specialises in the management & prevention of injuries affecting the foot, ankle & lower limb, with persistent pain/discomfort commonly affecting performance or function for both the elite athlete or active individual.
At MH Sports Podiatry we focus on the muscles, tendons, ligaments & bone & how movement & load can influence injury & recovery & determine biomechanical mechanisms that may be contributing or have contributed to injury. Utilising the latest technology in biomechanical assessment & gait analysis, we provide an unparalleled insight into understanding your injury, lower limb biomechanics & injury risk. We then implement a bespoke management plan to resolve the issue & minimise the risk of further injury.
Our consultations provide a data informed approach that can assist in decison making & interventions to optimise recovery, reduce injury risk & enhance overall performance. Objective measurment can also provide valuable feedback with regards to sports specific conditioning following injury & readiness for return to play, pre-season screening & aid in the design of bespoke rehabilitation plans, management strategies & interventions.
Our clinician Matt, has worked with professional & semi-professional sports teams & individuals including those in league & non-league football & athletes performing at national & international level. He also works with non-sporting individuals & those that exercise for general health & fitness, regardless of age, who experience persistent foot & ankle pain/discomfort, which is not resolving through rest, self-management or other healthcare interventions.
Foot & Ankle
Lower Leg & Knee
We also provide 3D gait analysis, advice & recommendations on running footwear & athlete screening for injury prevention & performance
Musculoskeletal Assessment
Detailed lower limb musculoskeletal assessment with data informed injury specific protocols for accurate, objective assessment of lower limb structure, alignment, strength & function. This aids in identifying deficits in muscular strength, power, mobility & any structural or alignment issues that may increase the risk or predispose to injury.
Footscan Gait Analysis
Footscan gait analysis provides real-time dynamic pressure & force data, for accurate & objective analysis of gait at a foot level. Used to understand foot mechanics & its interaction with the ground, footscan gait analysis can aid in identifying areas of high force or prolonged pressure, asymmetries or abnormal gait patterns that may be a risk or contributing factor to lower limb injury.
Injury Management & Prevention
Our data informed approach assists in injury management strategies & interventions including the prescrption of custom foot orthoses, footwear advice & tailored exercise rehabilitation plans. We aim to ensure your foot & lower limb health remains a strong foundation for your performance & you return to your sport or activity with greater confidence & less risk of further injury.
Not offered by any speciality run store or the majority of sports injury clinics 3D gait analysis is the 'Gold Standard' of gait analysis providing accurate data informed analysis of every aspect of your running or walking gait.
Using 3 vicon cameras, 1 high speed video camera & 39 reflective markers, 3D gait analysis captures accurate & objective real time data of lower limb motion during gait. This aids in identifying abnormal lower limb gait patterns, injury mechanisms & potential injury risk factors along with highlighting the influence running footwear or foot orthoses have on lower limb biomechanics.
Following analysis a review appointment can be booked to discuss you 3D gait analysis & a full 3D gait analysis report is provided, including advice & recommendations for running footwear, prescription of custom foot orthoses & strength & conditioning exercises.
Please bring suitable running clothing such as shorts & running top
Using state of the art testing equipment our athlete screening provides a data informed approach for sports teams & individuals looking to fine-tune their strength training, identify injury risks & highlight ways to improve performance. Our sports specific protocols provide accurate, objective assessment of lower limb strength, power, balance, stability & mobility.
This service can also provide valuable feedback for coaches & other healthcare professionals with regards to sports specific conditioning following injury & readiness for return to play, provide pre-season screening & aid in the design of bespoke rehabilitaion plans, management strategies & interventions. Following screening, a summary report with results is proivided, including advice & recommendations