MSK and Sports Podiatry
Whatever your activity, we’re here to help.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Sports Podiatry are branches of Medicine concerned with systems involved in movement of the lower limb, both when they are functioning well and when dysfunction occurs. All aspects of Podiatry care are covered in our practice but this represents our team's primary area of expertise.
No matter your activity, from light walking to ultra-marathons, from rugby to tennis, from golf to skiing, whether you are just looking to maintain/improve your mobility or you’re competing at an elite level of sport, our team have the skills, knowledge, equipment and experience to help you through the obstacles that foot, ankle and lower limb problems can put in your way. With the most advanced set-up of any Podiatry clinic in the Scottish Borders, you are in good hands.
A diverse and fascinating area of our practice.
There as so many fascinating aspects that make up MSK and Sports Podiatry in our practice including gait analysis, custom-made foot orthoses (bespoke insoles), diagnostic ultrasound, injection therapies, shockwave therapy and exercise programs for building strength, endurance and balance. Not to mention various referral networks we have built to explore bloodwork and other health issues. Each with an important role to play in reducing pain and restoring function. Each treatment plan different to the next depending on your needs.
During your treatment journey, we place a strong emphasis on encouraging the body to rebuild, to become stronger and more capable of taking on the demands of daily activity and sport. Our rehab. plans focus on the fundamentals of supporting you whilst progressively increasing the load you are exposed to in order for the body to adapt. The principles here are straightforward and important for all individuals to get better yet every person has their own unique path. This is why we work closely with you to figure out the details and find a programme that works for you and your goals.
Getting you back on your feet.
Diagnostics are front-and-centre in our practice and we are proud of our reputation for getting to the root of the problem. The foundation of this is a expert dedicated team with detailed knowledge of anatomy and foot function, augmented by being the Scottish Borders’ only Podiatry clinic to offer fully-certified, in-house diagnostic ultrasound and indeed, the first private Podiatry clinic in Scotland to do so. This allows on-the-spot imaging - we can literally look inside your foot and ankle, with both you and your Podiatrist watching in real-time. To say this has transformed the way we practice would be an understatement!
Our ultra-slow-motion video gait analysis is another facet we love. It allows us to spot the subtle movements in your walking or running style that provide clues to the nature of your pain and may help guide treatment. Our Podiatry team are also experienced in gait retraining where we can guide you through new movement patterns to reduce load on painful structures and potentially improve performance later down the line.
Here for you, every step.
Supporting you through your rehab. can look different for everyone. Some people will simply require pointers on their exercises plus advice on appropriate footwear. Some may require taping techniques that offer a short-term "leg up" so you can move on. Many people will also benefit from orthotic therapy: These specialist shoe inserts can supplied as an off-the-shelf device right through to fully bespoke, custom made devices and allow us to modify the load on injured structures in your feet and lower limbs and improve function. Our team have extensive experience in this realm and have time and time again seen game-changing results from orthotic therapy.
And where a problem remains stubborn to heal or needs to heal faster to get you ready in time for a big event, we are excited to have introduced, from Summer 2022, a treatment-accelerator like no other: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) - click to read more!
As a team of Podiatrist with personal experience and passion for sporting activity, we can relate to how frustrating it is when pain or injury put you on the side lines. We take immense pleasure in spotting the issues that are holding you back and helping you on your journey back to the activity you love.
Guide Prices
Initial MSK/Sports Podiatry consultation (Silver Package, 1 hour) : £85
Initial MSK/Sports Podiatry consultation (Gold Package, 1 hour 15 mins) : £160
Follow-up consultations (30 minutes) : £45
