Trauma

Normal forces exerted on normal tissue of the foot leads to normal and expected function.

Abnormal forces (trauma) - exerted on normal tissue of the foot can result in problems: If you have, aches and pains in your foot this may be due to a trauma based force.   People who have just started back at the Gym or started running after a long break are examples of people who fall into this category.  Often these people enjoy good health but haven't given themselves a chance to adjust to their new shoes, or exercise plan.  They did too much too soon and now the consequences for these actions are being experienced.  There is a myriad of aches and pains that can be eased by attending the clinic for treatment.  We will also equip you with useful advice.

Normal forces on abnormal tissue:  Not all people enjoy optimum lower limb health. The quality and/or quantity of blood entering and leaving the lower limb directly affects the status of lower limb health.  Abnormal tissue results in compromised foot health status. Compromised feet are often seen in people with a bodily condition such as poorly controlled diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, varicose veins and so on.  There are many avenues of treatment available to ease the burden of  this foot type.




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