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Is foot pain holding you back?
What if we told you that the way you walk could be affecting your entire body, from your knees to your neck? At My Health Team, our expert podiatrists are here to help you step into better health by addressing issues from the ground up.
The Expertise of Our Podiatrists: More Than Just Foot Care
Our podiatrists are crucial members of My Health Team because they specialise in everything from the knee down. They don't just focus on the feet; they understand how your foot health impacts your entire body. Whether you're dealing with skin conditions like calluses and ingrown toenails or deeper issues affecting your gait, our podiatrists are here to help.
Comprehensive Foot Assessments: What to Expect
When you visit one of our podiatrists, you'll undergo a thorough assessment, including a video analysis of your gait. This helps us identify any abnormalities in how you walk, such as overpronation or supination, that could be contributing to pain in other parts of your body like your knees, hips, or back.
Tailored Solutions for Better Foot Health
Once our podiatrists have pinpointed the issues, they will recommend a tailored treatment plan. This could include exercise therapy, custom orthotics, or even advice on the best types of shoes for your specific needs. By addressing these issues, we help you walk more comfortably and improve your overall quality of life.
Your feet are the foundation of your body, and taking care of them is essential for your overall health. At My Health Team, our podiatrists are not just foot doctors-they are key players in your journey to better health. By addressing foot and gait issues, they help alleviate pain and prevent future problems, ensuring you can move freely and comfortably.
Don't let foot pain slow you down.
Book an appointment with one of our expert podiatrists today and take the first step toward better health.
FAQ
What does a podiatrist treat?
A podiatrist treats a wide range of foot-related issues, including skin conditions like calluses and ingrown toenails, as well as biomechanical problems that affect how you walk. They also address foot pain that may be causing discomfort in other parts of your body, such as your knees, hips, or back.
How can a podiatrist help with my gait?
Podiatrists are trained to analyse your gait, which is how you walk. Through video analysis, they can identify issues like overpronation or supination, which could be causing pain or discomfort. Once identified, they can prescribe orthotics or exercises to correct your gait and alleviate pain.
What are orthotics, and how do they help?
Orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts designed to support your feet and correct any abnormalities in your gait. They can help distribute pressure more evenly across your feet, reducing pain not only in your feet but also in your knees, hips, and back.
Can a podiatrist recommend specific shoes?
Yes, a podiatrist can recommend the best type of shoes for your feet based on your specific needs. Wearing the right shoes is crucial for maintaining good foot health and ensuring that you walk comfortably and without pain.
Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist?
In most cases, you do not need a referral to see a podiatrist. However, it's always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider or insurance company to understand the specifics of your coverage.
Video Transcript
My health team have a podiatrist, a part of our team. They're critical in our team because they look at everything from the knee down. A podiatrist studies the feet constantly.
00:33 So they are the experts and that's why my health team we make sure we have the experts that help with all of your conditions. So as a podiatrist,
00:44 there's two main things that they're going to look at. The podiatrist will look at things on the skin surface and inside the foot. So looking at the skin surface, it can be anything from ingrown toenails to calluses,
00:58 anything to do with the foot on the skin surface, the podiatrist will be able to assess that and treat it. Podiatrist is very, very well versed at looking at your gait,
01:09 how you walk. So if you're walking inappropriately and you're rolling too far in or too far out or you're hitting your heels too much or you're walking on your toes if you're doing any of these things it's actually going to affect the rest of your body so you might have issues with your knees could be your hips could be your back or neck because of your feet and so that's where the podiatry comes into play they'll
01:35 assess how you walk they'll do an assessment with their video analysis and we'll replay that to see exactly what's going on. Now once the podiatrist knows exactly what's going on,
01:47 they can prescribe a few different solutions. And that solution might be exercise therapy, it might be an orthotic to help you walk appropriately and aligned.
02:00 It might also be looking at your shoes. If you got the wrong shoe, it means that it's not going to be appropriate for you. You're not going to be able to walk properly and it's not going to suit you.
02:10 It's probably going to be even uncomfortable. Podiatrist is going to recommend a specific shoe and so having a podiatrist is amazing because they know all of that technical information and can provide that to our clients.
