Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert Musculoskeletal Podiatry Services in London
First Podiatry is a specialist musculoskeletal podiatry practice dedicated to providing evidence-based care for foot and lower limb conditions. Our approach begins with accurate diagnosis through comprehensive assessment of mechanical loading patterns, combining clinical expertise with advanced technologies like gait analysis and pressure mapping. We collaborate closely with leading orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, and allied health professionals to deliver tailored treatment programmes. Our services include footwear advice, exercise rehabilitation, injection therapy, and custom orthoses.With expertise in treating sports injuries, hypermobility, and complex spinal conditions related to foot dysfunction, we prioritise patient education and functional recovery. Our team utilises slow-motion video analysis and Tekscan gait systems to identify mechanical overload causes. We maintain strong referral networks for multidisciplinary care while focusing on practical solutions to restore mobility and activity participation.
Services
Gait Analysis
Orthotic Therapy
Sports Injury Treatment
Hypermobility Management
Footwear Assessment
Injection Therapy
Manual Mobilisation
Pressure Mapping
Spinal Condition Assessment
Paediatric Podiatry
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Specialists in musculoskeletal podiatry with advanced diagnostic capabilities
- Utilise Tekscan gait analysis and slow-motion video technology
- Collaborate with leading orthopaedic surgeons and sports physicians
- Developed multidisciplinary approach for hypermobility syndrome management
- Focus on biomechanical assessment and functional rehabilitation
Services
Gait Analysis
Our comprehensive gait analysis uses Tekscan Walkway systems and slow-motion video to assess walking/running mechanics. This identifies abnormal pressure distribution and movement patterns contributing to injury. Findings inform treatment plans for conditions like plantar fasciitis and stress fractures.
Orthotic Therapy
Custom-moulded orthoses address biomechanical issues through individualised foot support. We create devices based on 3D foot casting to correct alignment issues, manage hypermobility, and alleviate conditions like tibialis posterior dysfunction.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialist management of sports-related foot and ankle injuries combines mechanical assessment with activity-specific rehabilitation. We treat acute ligament injuries and chronic overuse conditions using mobilisation techniques and load management strategies.
Hypermobility Management
Multidisciplinary approach to hypermobility syndrome includes orthotic support, strengthening programmes, and posture advice. We address associated conditions like flat feet and provide activity modification guidance to prevent joint damage.
Spinal Condition Assessment
Foot dysfunction analysis for spinal condition management examines leg length discrepancies and gait asymmetries. We assess how foot mechanics contribute to back pain through biomechanical chain reactions.
Questions
What musculoskeletal conditions do you treat?
We treat foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions including Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and biomechanical issues contributing to knee, hip, and back pain.
Do you accept insurance referrals?
We work with major insurers but require GP/consultant referrals for assessment coverage. Orthotic devices typically aren't insurance-covered - please check with your provider.
What technology do you use for diagnosis?
Our diagnostic tools include Tekscan pressure mapping, slow-motion video gait analysis, and manual muscle testing to identify mechanical loading abnormalities contributing to injury.
How are treatment plans developed?
Treatment combines clinical assessment with biomechanical analysis. Plans may include footwear modification, exercise programmes, orthoses, mobilisation techniques, and multidisciplinary referrals based on individual needs.
Do you treat children's foot conditions?
Yes, we provide paediatric assessments for developmental issues, hypermobility, and sports injuries, with treatment approaches tailored to children's unique biomechanical needs.
