The Footbed Clinic

Knee Injuries and Symptoms

Common injuries and functional disorders from poor foot function include:

• Patella Tendinitis
• Runners Knee
• Ilio Tibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
• Anterior Knee Pain
• Posterior Knee Pain
• Medial Knee Pain
• Arthritis

Runners

Have you ever thought about what type of runner you are?  Are you a pronator, supinator, heel striker or forefoot striker?  Read on as Chris Sharp of The Footbed Clinic explains how your foot motion can be identified and adapted to improve your running performance and reduce your risk of injury.

Athletes

Do you consider yourself an athlete?  What is an athlete?  When you talk to people about athletes the main perception is that they are track and field participants.  Nothing could be further from the truth.

Fitness Participants

Everyone involved in exercise at any level can benefit from proper foot support.  From gentle walks where the foot hits the ground at two and a half times your bodyweight, to more demanding exercises where foot forces are up to 5 times your bodyweight, it is important the foot is planted correctly to avoid instability in the joints affecting areas from the feet upwards.  The Clinic is experienced in the demands of every type of sports from golf to aerobics.

Everyday People

The results of our testing and treatments have helped many people in their everyday lives.  Many are not involved in any sporting activities but want support and comfort for everyday activities such as standing on the production line, shopping and walking the dog.  By wearing the customised footbeds they are able to continue their lifestyle in comfort whilst protecting themselves from future joint deterioration.

Arthritis Sufferers

Have you ever thought of the cost of musculoskeletal problems each year in the UK?  Arthritis Research Campaign (arc) figures show that over 9 million people in the UK visited their GP with such a problem, that is 19% of the total population.  Of which 760,000 had severe osteoarthritis of their knees and hips.  When you add in to these figures the costs of consultations, drugs and surgery the costs exceed £5.5 billion.  But how much money could be saved with a proactive approach of screening to prevent degenerative arthritis?

Lymphoedema Sufferers

The swelling of lower-limbs and feet makes it difficult for Lymphoedema Sufferers to find appropriate footwear so they often wear slippers or soft shoes offering no support for the foot.  At The Footbed Clinic we welcome sufferers who will benefit from having well-fitting footwear, which can be further enhanced with customised insoles (footbeds) to support the feet and reduce the problems of hypersensitivity.

Insole Types

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Soft Tissue Injuries and Symptoms

Common injuries and functional disorders from poor foot function include:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Shin Splints
• Muscle cramps
• Calf Pain
• Pulled Calf
• Patella Tendinitis
• Hamstring Tears
• Pulled Hamstring
• Cramp
• Numbness (pins & needles)

Spinal and Pelvic Injuries and Symptoms

Common injuries and functional disorders from poor foot function include:

• Back pain
• Spinal abnormalities
• Sacroilliac Pain
• Degenerative Arthritis
• Pelvic Tilt
• Leg Length Discrepancy