MUSCULOSKELETAL (MSK) CONSULTATION

Pain inside the foot or lower limb? Joint, muscle, tendon or difficulty when walking or performing your favourite activities? This is the appointment for you. We will conduct a full and thorough medical history before assessing your foot & lower limb pain and posture.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

Treatment Cost

£135.00

Treatment Length

Up to 45 minutes

Full MSK Assessment.

MSK appointments includes assessment of the foot and Lower limb in accordance with any ongoing pain and functional restriction that is affecting your activities or day to day life.

This appointment may be suitable to diagnose and treat the following conditions:

⦁ Forefoot pain
⦁ Midfoot pain
⦁ Rearfoot pain
⦁ Ankle Injuries
⦁ Leg injuries
⦁ Joint/ Tendon pain
⦁ Functional restriction
⦁ Sports Injury

What can I expect?

You will receive a questionnaire prior to your appointment where, in brief, you will have the opportunity to provide us with some information about your condition.

We tailor the assessment to the individual but may include the following:

⦁ Foot and lower limb posture assessment
⦁ Joint assessment
⦁ Muscle strength testing and stability assessments
⦁ Gait assessment which may include use of treadmill and pressure plate systems
⦁ Footwear assessment and recommendations
⦁ Treatment plan discussion

This assessment is extremely thorough with explanation throughout. You may wish to bring a family member or friend to help absorb the information.

What will I need?
It is important to have appropriate history revised as this will allow the Podiatrist to identify the problem and direct treatment more effectively. If you have any scan results, test results or referral notes from your GP or other health professional we suggest that these are also brought to the appointment.
A pair of shorts will be required and 1 to 2 pairs of shoes (occupation footwear/ a pair of activity shoes). Bring a selection of the shoes that you wear for any of the sporting activities you participate in.

What happens after this appointment?
Your treatment options will be discussed in this appointment and together we will make a plan about the best evidence based treatments for your condition. These may include:

⦁ Orthoses/ Insoles
⦁ The Richie Brace
⦁ Rehabilitation programmes
⦁ Taping
⦁ RUN 3D Assessment
⦁ Shockwave Therapy
⦁ HOKA/ footwear advice
⦁ Steroid Injection Therapy
⦁ Consultant referral

Sometimes we require further investigation of your presenting problem and may require imaging of your foot and ankle such as: X-Ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, Blood investigations, neurological screening etc.

Ultrasound scanning is currently given at our practice on a monthly basis. All other investigations will require GP referral, private imaging referrals where necessary or onward referral to a consultant which again can be delivered at our practice.

TREATMENT REVIEWS

"I went to Zoe because of my foot injury. With her knowledge and confidence she really calmed my worries. The only thing that I regret is that I didn't seek her advise sooner. I am sure that everything is going to work out with her help! If you have any problems with your feet, go and see Zoe!"
Janja Krajnc
"Zoe has offered a number of brilliant solutions to a combination of foot problems that have bothered me for a number of years using different treatments and orthotics. I am finally, virtually discomfort free thanks to her knowledge and skills."
Kevin Barron
"Helpful and friendly advice and support. Would definitely recommend to anyone."
Elaine Gilliard
"Zoe was very professional and thorough, the orthopaedic inserts that she had made for my shoes have really helped my knee and hip pain. Would highly recommend a visit"
Ang Ellis
"Zoe is extremely knowledgeable, professional and caring. I've never needed a podiatrist before but over the past six months I've developed plantar fasciitis - not as much fun as it sounds! Through custom orthotics and specific exercises to loosen up my calves Zoe has worked miracles and sorted me out. I have no hesitation in recommending her for all podiatry needs."
D Walkden
"Went to see Zoe after seeing an osteopath for a bad back. Zoe went thoroughly through the problems with my feet (which I thought were fine!) and explained how this affected my ankles, knees, hips and lower back. After making me a pair of custom insoles I haven’t had a problem with my back since and the osteopath could see the difference the insoles had made. A great professional who knows her stuff."
Jamie Perkins
"When I visited Zoe with considerable foot and ankle pain I was pleased to be in such confident hands. Following an examination and discussions I was soon feeling benefits from exercises given and from shoe inserts which have transformed my walking. I would recommend Z.W Foot & Ankle to anyone who needs their feet sorting."
Andrew Broomby
"As someone who suffers from Psoriatic Arthritis, I have no hesitation to recommend Zoe. She has been life changing. I had been given orthotics by the NHS, which were better than nothing, but my feet were still sore and my toes hurt all the time. One day I went in to Z.W. Foot & Ankle on a whim and made an appointment to have the hard skin removed from my feet. At my first appointment Zoe suggested that I consider booking an appointment for a mechanical assessment. This I did and this led to having orthotics made The appointments and the innersoles have not been cheap but totally worth every penny. My toes are now pain free! At one point my orthotics had to be returned to the company to have them recovered so I was without them for 2 weeks and the pain in my toes returned. I cannot stress how much difference Zoe has made to my life!"
Amanda Fox
"I have been a patient of Zoe since August 2019 after injuring my right foot in a traffic accident. Zoe and Estelle have been very professional and friendly and have put themselves out to suit my busy lifestyle. I have been doing stretching exercises and now have a set of bespoke orthotics which I wear in my shoes and have been made to suit my feet On her advice I often wear Hoka trainers which are so comfortable and I am now half way through a treatment of 6 shockwave therapy sessions. The difference in pain levels since I started being seen by Zoe is amazing; down from a level of about 8 out ten to about a 2 out of ten. I would strongly recommend Zoe's services, she is very professional and I thank her for her advice and guidance."
Richard Parker
"When in comes to Feet and Ankles Zoe knows exactly what she is talking about! I am currently training for a marathon this year, Zoe gave me sound advice about taking care of my feet during training. I will go back to see her before and after my marathon. The clinic is lovely and modern, you feel right at home during your appointment. Highly recommend!"
INDIA WOOD
"Choose to go and see Zoe after struggling to find a podiatrist that could understand the dynamics of cycling and my injury. I had a good in depth chat with Zoe, we drew diagrams, tried a few solutions, tailored them a bit, and eventually got a set of insoles that are working with my cycling shoes and my odd ankles. Personally I really appreciated the fact we could talk through solutions, rather than feel I was being given a set of insoles I could quite clearly see were not going to work in the application I needed them to. Very Happy."
Paul Vousden
"I recently got in contact with ZW foot and ankle as I was having trouble with my foot when running during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Zoe quickly got back to me and was able to identify the problem through online consultation and photos of where the pain was coming from. She then sent me across an exercise programme which is really easy to follow via an app. The pain has eased / pretty much gone. Great service and highly recommended! Very knowledgable and now understand more about what was going on to cause the pain. Thankyou for everything, especially during these difficult times!"
Chloe Elphick
"I went to see Zoe to have a look at using custom orthotics to help sports performance - predominately golf. Zoe is extremely knowledgable and has a passion for (A variety of!) sport, which helps her understand what you’re trying to achieve, and what issues there may be. It was also good to have a discussion about what I would like from the orthotic, and allow Zoe to come up with the right solution for me. I now use custom orthotics everytime I play golf and have found all previous aches and pains in the lower leg elimated and it was only after using these I realised how sore I was towards the end of a round previously. Now - I finish a round as fresh as the start. Also, these orthotics allow my feet to be in a stronger, more stable position. Which has helped me see an increase in performance as well."
Dom Musetti
"Just made a visit to Zoe at her clinic. Was made to feel welcome by the friendly receptionist. The clinic was nice, clean and tidy. Zoe examined and immediately highlighted the problems I was having with my feet. She set to work quickly and efficiently and I left the clinic noticing a dramatic difference!! Will return for future upkeep. Thanks!! X"
Louise Fleming
"In recent years I’ve had numerous surgeries and suffered with a bad back. I decided to go and see Zoe to find out if there’s any underlying issues contributing to these injuries. Playing both Rugby and Cricket at a decent level my health and fitness is of the upmost importance. I have recently changed to wear Hoka trainers and feel they’ve made a difference. Zoe conveyed her knowledge in a way that made it easy to process and understand. I’m looking forward to getting my insoles and I’m sure they’ll have a positive impact! I’d strongly recommend a visit for either health or performance purposes!!"
Tom Davidson
"Following a number of injuries to my back and knees I needed to make sure I had the right footwear to enable me to resume sport and prevent any further injury. Zoe Took the time to make sure she understood my requirements. Following a thorough assessment of my Injuries, biomechanical analysis and physical examination she was then not only able to recommend suitable orthotics but also gave me rehabilitation exercises. My custom made orthotics have been excellent, I now have them in my work boots, Trail and road running and cycling shoes. Zoe Is always up to date with treatment options and has been first rate in following up on any questions I've had. If you need a podiatrist to get you back up and running I can't recommend Z W Foot & Ankle highly enough"
Edward Crisp
"Fantastic service, Zoe and team are really friendly, given the world we currently live in they are extremely covid safe to those who are worried about that 😉 The exercises shown me have worked wonders and the custom insoles will change my life. Because of them i have been converted to Hoka's cost more but you really do get what you pay for😊 Thanks"
Kie Hitchcox
"Amazing service, equipment and knowledge. Willingness to go the extra mile. Has helped me alot with posture and sporting injuries."
Oliver Merrick
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