Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Musculoskeletal Podiatrists in London
At First Podiatry, we specialise in musculoskeletal podiatry, delivering evidence-based care to address foot and ankle conditions. Our approach begins with precise diagnosis, followed by tailored treatment plans that consider mechanical loading patterns contributing to injuries. We collaborate with leading orthopaedic surgeons, sports physicians, and allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Utilising advanced technologies like gait analysis and pressure mapping, we focus on restoring mobility and preventing recurrence. With expertise in treating athletes and patients with complex conditions like hypermobility, we prioritise patient education and biomechanical correction. Our commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in our multidisciplinary approach to managing sports injuries, spinal conditions, and paediatric foot health.We aim to return patients to activity swiftly through personalised interventions, including orthoses, exercise programmes, and manual therapies. Our practice integrates cutting-edge diagnostics with traditional clinical assessments to address both acute and chronic musculoskeletal issues. By addressing biomechanical imbalances, we help alleviate pain and improve functional outcomes for diverse patient groups. Our ethos remains centred on transparency, patient empowerment, and continuous professional development in musculoskeletal care.
Services
Gait Analysis
Orthotic Therapy
Sports Injury Treatment
Hypermobility Management
Footwear Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We utilise Tekscan gait analysis and video diagnostics for precise biomechanical assessment.
- Our team collaborates with leading orthopaedic surgeons for complex case management.
- We specialise in treating hypermobility-related foot conditions with tailored orthoses.
- Our approach combines manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and footwear advice.
- We provide paediatric-specific assessments for developmental foot conditions.
Services
Gait Analysis
Our gait analysis uses video recording and pressure sensors to evaluate walking patterns. This identifies abnormal biomechanics causing foot, ankle, or lower limb pain. By analysing movement in slow motion, we create targeted treatment plans to correct imbalances and reduce injury risk.
Orthotic Therapy
We prescribe custom orthoses to correct foot alignment and distribute pressure evenly. These devices address conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, and hypermobility by stabilising the foot's arch structure. Each orthosis is tailored to individual biomechanics through 3D casting techniques.
Sports Injury Treatment
Our sports injury management combines biomechanical assessment with activity-specific rehabilitation. We treat acute injuries and chronic overuse conditions using mobilisation techniques, footwear modification, and load management strategies to optimise athletic performance and prevent recurrence.
Hypermobility Management
We address hypermobility-related foot problems through multi-disciplinary interventions. Treatment includes stabilising orthoses, muscle-strengthening programmes, and postural education to reduce pain and improve functional capacity for patients with connective tissue disorders.
Footwear Assessment
Our footwear analysis examines how shoe choice affects foot mechanics. We recommend supportive footwear and modifications to improve alignment, reduce pressure points, and enhance overall foot function for both everyday activities and sports performance.
Questions
What musculoskeletal conditions do you treat?
We treat Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, bunions, and biomechanical issues affecting knees, hips, and the spine.
How do you diagnose foot and ankle problems?
We combine clinical examination with gait analysis, pressure mapping, and video diagnostics to identify mechanical loading patterns causing symptoms.
Do you treat children's foot conditions?
Yes, we specialise in paediatric assessments for developmental delays, flat feet, and hypermobility-related mobility issues.
What sports injury treatments are available?
We offer biomechanical correction, orthoses, rehabilitation programmes, and activity modification strategies for athletes at all levels.
Can hypermobility affect foot health?
Yes, hypermobile joints often cause flat feet and chronic pain. We provide orthoses and strengthening programmes to stabilise affected joints.
Do you accept insurance referrals?
We work with major insurers, though most require GP or consultant referrals for assessment coverage.
