At MH Sports Podiatry, we work closely with a broad range of individuals — from elite athletes, youth athletes & active individuals across a wide range of sports, with particular expertise in running, athletics & football. We also work with non sporting populations or those who exercise for general health & fitness, who are experiencing foot, ankle or lower leg pain, which hasn't resolved through rest, self management or orther healthcare interventions.

We diagnose, treat, & manage a wide range of foot, ankle & lower leg conditions that affect movement, performance, & quality of life. Common complaints include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome, & ankle instability. However, our true expertise lies in understanding why these issues develop & how to prevent them from returning.

3D gait analysis with Vicon 3D motion capture, the "Gold Standard" in biomechanical analysis" provides professional data-driven analysis of your running or walking mechanics, This objective insight allows us to precisely track joint motion & movement patterns in real time, capturing your natural gait in exceptional detail, identifying mechanical inefficiencies that contribute to pain, overload, or performance limitations. It also helps guide evidence-based decisions around orthotic prescription, running footwear intervention, gait retraining & rehabilitation progression, including athlete return to sport time lines.

Our approach is highly individualised, combining hands-on clinical examination with data-driven testing using the latest sports science tools. A clear diagnosis & mechanism of injury is provided, along with an evidence-informed management plan, & long-term strategy for prevention. We focus on measurable improvement, whether thats pain reduction, return to sport or activity, reduced injury risk or better strength symmetry. All findings are compiled into a clinical summary report, enabling clear communication with referring clinicians & ensuring your management is targeted, measurable & aligned with your goals.

We work with a wide range of lower limb presentations, including:

Running-related injuries such as medial tibial stress syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, ITB syndrome, & patellofemoral pain
Common foot & ankle conditions including plantar fasciitis, Tibialis posterior insufficiency, peroneal tendon overload, ankle instability & sesamoid pain
Hip & knee pain with a biomechanical origin or due to loading errors
Hip & lower back issues linked to foot mechanics
Paediatric conditions such as Sever’s disease, Osgood-Schlatter, & flat foot development
Post-injury strength deficits & return-to-sport/activity concerns
Return-to-sport assessments & performance screening following injury
Sports footwear related issues

Sport & MSK Podiatry

This process begins with a detailed musculoskeletal assessment, where we explore your presenting complaint, activity background, injury history & footwear preferences. We then evaluate your lower limb structure, alignment, joint mobility & postural control during both static & functional tasks to identify anatomical variations & range of motion restrictions.

VALD Testing

Depending on injury & specific requirements VALD testing is used to objectively assess lower limb strength & neuromuscular control. This can help identify strength deficits or compensatory strategies that contribute to injury risk, delayed recovery or performance limitations, allowing us to tailor rehabilitation & training strategies based on data — not guesswork.

Testing protocols are adapted based on your sport, injury history & goals. Data can be compared over time to evaluate progression, regression, or response to treatment. This also enables communication with other professionals involved in your care, including strength coaches, physiotherapists or surgical teams.

Footscan Pressure Analysis

Helps visualise how your feet interact with the ground during walking or running. This advanced system captures plantar pressure distribution & timing sequences in real time, highlighting excessive loading under the forefoot or heel, lateral or medial bias & inefficiencies in propulsion or foot stability. These findings are especially relevant in diagnosing conditions like forefoot overload, sesamoiditis, heel pain, or compensatory patterns due to ankle instability. Footscan results also directly inform footwear recommendations & provide the foundation for designing custom 3D-printed orthoses.

Report & Management

Following a Sport & MSK Podiatry consultation we will discuss results, provide a clear diagnosis & mechanism of injury along with a tailored management plan.

Summary report
Prescription for custom foot orthoses (if required)
Strength & conditioning exercises
Advice & recommendations around footwear

3D Gait Analysis

Sport & MSK Podiatry

3D Gait Analysis

Professional data-driven evaluation of your running or walking mechanics. 39 reflective lower limb markers, three high-speed infrared motion capture cameras & synchronised high-speed video camera precisely track joint motion & movement patterns in real time, capturing your natural gait in exceptional detail.

Analysis provides key insights into

Foot strike pattern (rearfoot, midfoot, or forefoot)
Joint angles & timing at the pelvis, hip, knee & ankle
Asymmetries or compensations between limbs
Cadence, stride length & dynamic stability
Deviations across the sagittal, frontal & transverse planes

Data is captured over a sustained period of running, allowing for analysis across different speeds & in multiple footwear conditions. This is particularly valuable for runners exploring new shoes, including cushioned vs stability, carbon-plated racing models, minimalist footwear or combined orthotic integration. Repeat testing can also be used to monitor rehabilitation progress or compare pre & post-intervention with objective accuracy.

Report & Management

Following a 3D Gait Analysis we will discuss results, with easy to follow visuals & highlight potential risk factors to injury or performance limitations.

Summary report
Prescription for custom foot orthoses (if required)
Strength & conditioning exercises
Advice & recommendations around footwear

3D-Printed Phits™ & Podfo® Foot Orthoses

At MH Sports Podiatry, we specialise in prescribing Phits™ 3D-printed orthoses, trusted by elite athletes around the world. These orthoses are designed using dynamic pressure data & 3D scanning ensuring each device is custom-made to match the way you walk, run or compete, not just the shape of your foot. Phits are exceptionally lightweight, durable & precisely contoured for comfort, performance & long-term musculoskeletal health.

We also offer Podfo® orthoses, a slim-profile custom device made with CAD/CAM design technology. Podfo devices are ideal for daily use or lower-impact activity, offering excellent support for postural control, foot alignment & fatigue reduction. Whether you are managing plantar fasciitis, Achilles pain, forefoot overload, or knee dysfunction, both Phits & Podfo orthoses provide evidence-based, data-led solutions tailored to your individual biomechanics, sport & lifestyle..

Sports Footwear Advice & Recommendations

Selecting the right footwear is critical for performance, injury prevention & long-term foot health, especially in high repetitive load sports like running. At MH Sports Podiatry, we provide expert, data-driven footwear advice based on your foot type, individual biomechanics & training demands. Using dynamic pressure mapping & 3D gait analysis, we assess how footwear interacts with your biomechanics & identify whether it enhances or hinders your movement.

For runners, we consider factors such midsole stiffness, heel-to-toe drop, stack height & cushioning profiles. Whether you are training for a marathon, returning from injury, or transitioning to minamilist or carbon-plated race shoes, our recommendations are tailored to match your individual loading patterns & running style. We also offer guidance on shoe rotation, wear patterns, & how to align footwear choices with orthotic devices or performance goals.

Exercise Rehabilitation

Exercise rehabilitation is a cornerstone of our treatment approach at MH Sports Podiatry. Rather than simply addressing symptoms, we focus on restoring strength, control & load tolerance through targeted exercise prescription. Each rehabilitation programme is built from a detailed assessment of your biomechanics, muscle function & injury history, ensuring the exercises are specific to your condition, sport, and stage of recovery.

We integrate progressive loading strategies that address the key deficits contributing to your pain or dysfunction, such as poor foot control, calf weakness, or hip instability. Using tools like VALD force testing & functional movement screening, we monitor your progress objectively & adapt your programme accordingly. Whether you are managing Achilles tendinopathy, recovering from a stress injury, or building resilience for return to sport, our rehab plans are designed to deliver long-term outcomes, not short-term fixes.