Sports Injuries
Treatment for the serious athlete or the lover of physical activity
Sports Injuries
Whether you are sport specific or just enjoy physical activity, injuries can occur at any time.
With correction of underlying poor body mechanics, we can help prevent repeat injury and aid healing of existing injuries. Numerous different treatments can be used for sports related injuries, including:
- Dry Needling
- Strapping
- Exercise/stretching/strengthening regimes
- Footwear assessment and advice
- Orthotic therapy
- Shockwave therapy
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is also available at Fit Foot Podiatry, offering a real treatment alternative with real results for many chronic or acute injuries, joint and nerve pain.
Prolotherpy is a safe, effective injection treatment using a mixture of local anaesthetic and glucose to stimulate collagen reformation, helping to re- strengthen and lengthen tendon and ligament fibres and stabilising their insertion sites. It is also used in the treatment of nerve pain. Prolotherapy can be used to treat:
- Achilles tendonopathy
- Ankle sprains and strains (chronic or acute)
- Ligament or tendon tears
- Shin splints
- Painful arthritic joints
- Toe deformities
- Nerve pain
More Podiatry Services
Sore arches? Ankle injury? We're here to get you back on your feet again!
Orthotics
Orthotics can help in healing sports-related injuries, flat feet, heel pain, foot/toe deformities, nerve related pain and provide support and comfort. We offer many different types including 3D printed custom designed orthotics.
Sports Injuries
By conducting a full biomechanical, walking and running assessment, we can identify issues that may be contributing to injuries. We help treat the issue to aid in the prevention of repeat injuries and help in the healing of existing injuries.
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails are a common problem. We can offer a range of treatments including treatment for immediate relief, utilising local anaesthetic and also nail surgery for permanent removal options.
Diabetic Foot Care
People with diabetes are more susceptible to infection, nerve damage and circulation issues. It is for these reasons, regular visits to a Podiatrist is highly recommended. We can also conduct comprehensive diabetes foot assessments.
Children's Feet
We can assess and treat many foot and lower leg concerns affecting children. A full biomechanical assessment can be conducted with recommendations for footwear, orthotics and activity.
General Podiatry
General foot care can include treatment for nails, corns, callus, skin conditions, ingrown nails and more. Your feet will feel amazing!
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that leads to tissue healing and a decrease in pain. It works by accelerating the inflammatory process, tissue repair and increasing microcirculation.
Foot Mobilisation Techniques (FMT)
FMT is a manual therapy specifically developed to improve your foot and ankle function by targeting stiff, mal-aligned or dysfunctional joints to improve the performance of your lower limb and joint mobility.
Shock Wave
Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a treatment that involves the delivery of high energy acoustic shock waves to help enhance the healing of chronic soft tissue injuries.
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