Lower Limb Diagnostics and Rehabilitation
Lower Limb Diagnostics and Rehabilitation
Lower Limb Diagnostics and Rehabilitation can help with a range of different conditions that are linked to the foot, ankle, calf, thigh or hip. At Pioneer Private Care, we are here to help identify issues within the lower limb area and provide expert advice on treatments, foot care.
The foot comprises different structures, including bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Over time, as our feet bear the weight of our bodies they are more prone to injury and pain. As a result of these injuries, you may be left immobile for a period of time. In order to ensure you receive the right treatment for your foot pain or injury, you will require a musculoskeletal assessment (physical assessment) and a bespoke rehabilitation program to help get you back to feeling good and carrying out your daily activities quicker.
A well-structured assessment/program will help you return to sports and other activities and enjoy a more active and healthier lifestyle. Following your initial consultation at Pioneer, your clinician will provide a wide range of exercises that are safe and effective for your condition.
The foot and ankle create the contact between the body and ground, making it a weight-bearing structure. Loading the muscles, tendons, bones, and joints of each of these areas needs to be carefully controlled to enhance the weight-bearing function.
This progresses from walking comfortably without a limp to (when appropriate) running, jumping, landing, twisting and accelerating, and stopping for athletic activity.
At Pioneer, we will select the most appropriate diagnostic method, which often combines clinical tests and other diagnostic tools such as tissue elasticity testing, waveform doppler analysis and blood pressure testing amongst many other clinical assessment tools to confirm our diagnosis. Should it be indicated, we may request further tests or request an in-house consult with our medical team to aid our diagnosis
Whether you or a loved one is dealing with podiatry concerns, we’re here to help.
FAQs
There are many potential causes of foot problems which include:
- Standing on your feet for prolonged periods
- Aging
- Injury or trauma
- Overuse
- Extra body weight (greater loading due to an increase in body mass)
- Wearing shoes that don't fit properly
- Other conditions such as Diabetes or Arthritis
You should consider seeing a podiatrist if you have foot, ankle, or lower limb issues.
There is no significant difference between a chiropodist & a podiatrist.
“The treatment received by Mr Herencia has been exemplary, my feet have never been better, I would recommend him to anyone – he is professional, knowledgeable + extremely kind and very, very helpful.”
– Diana
