Common Biomechanical Disorders of the Feet

Aching Legs

Symptoms:
the patient will complain of a tired aching feeling at the back of the legs, particularly after standing for long periods.

Treatment:
by controlling excess pronation and internal tibial rotation, orthotics reduce traction and torsion on the musculature of the legs.

Heel Pain

Symptoms:
the patient presents with a dull to sharp pain occurring about the plantar calcaneal area when arising from rest and continuing during the initial periods of weight bearing. This normally subsides within a few minutes, but may re-occur once this sequence is re-established.

Treatment:
Biomechanical Plantar fasciitis is best treated mechanically by neutralising the foot structures. 'Orthaheel Professional' controls excess subtalar joint pronation. Therefore, the device will assist the arch in rising and plantar fascial tension will be released. Orthotics simultaneously reduce ground reaction forces under the heel and allow the accommodation for any inflammatory or bony process.

Knee Pain

Symptoms:
the patient complains of a sharp pain in the knee during activities like walking upstairs or getting out of the car. In addition, a dull ache around the knee cap may occur after sporting activities or getting out of a chair. Also, the patient may experience a crunching/clicking (crepitus) sensation around the patella.

Treatment:
common treatments involve the reduction of pain and balancing of soft tissue structures. However, knee pain commonly associated with excess pronation responds well to foot orthotics. Orthotics effectively replace the natural footprint and provide a natural stabilising angle for the calcaneus. This calcaneal angle reduces calcaneal eversion associated with excess subtalar joint pronation and limits secondary internal tibial rotation.

Back Pain

Symptoms:
the patient will complain of a dull ache and stiffness in the lower back (lumbar region).

Treatment:
Orthotics control internal rotation of the tibial and femoral shafts, thereby limiting anterior pelvic tilt and secondary muscular tightness of the lumbo-sacral region.

Consultation: appointment by telephone 01293 784200