Tendon pain in the Foot & Ankle
Here at ZW Clinics we see a whole host of tendon related issues. Tendons are renowned for being particularly poor in terms of their healing ability and often require additional help to be able to cope better with the demand that is placed on them. Tendons can become injured when overused/used in the wrong way, or in some cases, underused. They do not respond to rest and tend to do get better from an appropriate loading regime and activity modification.
Achilles Tendinopathy
We often see cases of Achilles Tendinopathy in the clinic. Achilles problems occur when there has been a change in intensity of training load. This condition can present at its origin, the myotendinous junction and attachment onto the calf muscle complex comprising of the Gastroc Nemius muscles bellies and Soleus. More commonly, the mid portion and in some cases the attachment of the achilles tendon onto the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). It is imperative to assess the condition of the tendon ahead of treatment and the use of Ultrasound Imaging is considered the gold standard.
Your first appointment will need to be an Initial Consultation:
Initial 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 and is the first step on your journey to becoming pain free. In this appointment you will get the chance to have a one-to-one with an experienced podiatrist. The podiatrist will plan the best course of action moving forward.
The appointment you may need following your Initial MSK Consultation...
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Analysis
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, structure and strength.
Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Analysis
An entirely new way to view gait assessment. Our mission with this ground breaking technology is to show you the “whys” of what could be going wrong when you move. "The movement MRI".
We feel very lucky to be exclusively offering this state of the art technology to Cumbria and surrounding areas. This is our most extensive method of gait.
Pediatric MSK Analysis (U16’s)
Also referred to as Podopaediatrics. Is your child having difficulty with foot or leg pain day to day or during school activities/sport? We can assess, diagnose and treat conditions of the paediatric foot.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints. It is used to help diagnose sprains, strains, tears, trapped nerves, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Analysis
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, structure and strength.
Advanced MSK Analysis
An entirely new way to view gait assessment. Our mission with this ground breaking technology is to show you the “whys” of what could be going wrong when you move. "The movement MRI".
We feel very lucky to be exclusively offering this state of the art technology to Cumbria and surrounding areas. This is our most extensive method of gait.
Pediatric MSK Analysis (U16’s)
Also referred to as Podopaediatrics. Is your child having difficulty with foot or leg pain day to day or during school activities/sport? We can assess, diagnose and treat conditions of the paediatric foot.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Assessment
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints. It is used to help diagnose sprains, strains, tears, trapped nerves, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
How to treat tendon foot pain...
How can we treat it: Shockwave Therapy, Rehabilitation programmes, Specific loading (eccentric), Footwear modification, Load modification, Training modification, High volume steroid injection.
Shockwave Therapy
Treatment for Tendinopathies and Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciopathy recognised by NICE Guidelines. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of high energy acoustic waves that are directly delivered to an injury through contact with the skin via an ultrasound gel medium.
Injection Therapy
A steroid can be used in isolation or alongside other treatments to alleviate pain associated with arthritis, nerves, tendons and other associated foot and ankle structures.
Rehabilitation Program
We use specialist software and a multidisciplinary team who work together with you to achieve the best outcomes from your custom rehabilitation program.
HOKA Fitting Consultation
We stock a wide range of HOKA shoes ranging from everyday to off-trail outdoors. Come in and have a FREE fitting consult with an expert so that you get the right shoe for you. Did you know that Zoe Wilson was the first podiatrist to use this footwear alongside treatments?
Shockwave Therapy
Treatment for Tendinopathies and Plantar Fasciitis/ Fasciopathy recognised by NICE Guidelines. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of high energy acoustic waves that are directly delivered to an injury through contact with the skin via an ultrasound gel medium.
Steroid Injection Therapy
A steroid can be used in isolation or alongside other treatments to alleviate pain associated with arthritis, nerves, tendons and other associated foot and ankle structures.
Rehabilitation Program
We use specialist software and a multidisciplinary team who work together with you to achieve the best outcomes from your custom rehabilitation program.
HOKA Fitting Consultation
We stock a wide range of HOKA shoes ranging from everyday to off-trail outdoors. Come in and have a FREE fitting consult with an expert so that you get the right shoe for you. Did you know that Zoe Wilson was the first podiatrist to use this footwear alongside treatments?
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What's my next step?
Are you still not sure which appointment you need? Give us a call today and one of our team will be happy to help talk you through the services and help get you to the right appointment.
Don't let Tendon Pain Issues Problems control you. The sooner we see you the sooner we can help!
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