Why we stand out
Long-standing local practice
Our clinic is a permanent and reliable fixture in the area, offering dependable ongoing support.
Approved clinical practice standards
We strictly maintain professional guidelines to ensure exceptional assessment quality.
Understanding lower limb biomechanics
Repetitive movement through your feet and legs can place stress on muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments, and that strain often shows up as pain that won't settle on its own. We use biomechanics and gait analysis to look at how your lower limbs move, how your joints are loading, and where abnormal foot posture or deformity may be affecting you. An ankle sprain can change the way you walk long after the swelling has gone, and that can then start to irritate your knee, hip, or the ball of your foot.
We assess these patterns carefully at The Footcare Clinic in Macclesfield so we can identify the cause, not just the sore spot. Once we understand what is driving the problem, we can explain it clearly and plan the next steps for your recovery. That may include rehabilitation advice, footwear guidance, or orthotic support to help you move with less strain.
Words from our customers
Will definitely be using this clinic in future. Rang this morning to book an appointment for an ingrown toenail that was giving me a lot of grief. The receptionist was very understanding and managed to book me in the same day. Simon worked his magic and I walked out pain free. Thankyou so much.
Treatments beyond sports injuries
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Gait analysis
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Rheumatoid problems
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Diabetic foot care
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In-growing toenail treatment
Sports injuries
Overuse and acute injuries from playing sports can be a result of biomechanical dysfunction, muscle imbalance, and repetitive strain as well as technique. Assessment and treatment of injuries from all sports are provided, particularly running, tennis and football. Advice about footwear and technique is paramount to a successful outcome and is often overlooked. A full review is included at your initial appointment.
Metatarsalgia
Pain in the ball of the foot is often termed 'metatarsalgia'; this can include neuromas, bursitis, joint pain, and tendonitis. Assessment of the forefoot whilst walking and movement of the toes allows for mechanical evaluation of your foot function. By diagnosing your complaint and planning an appropriate treatment plan, we are able to provide effective outcomes for metatarsal pain.
Heel pain
Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis of heel pain and can be a chronic condition that is tricky to cure. There are other conditions that cause pain in the heel that are often overlooked, and providing an accurate diagnosis can be the missing link to recovery. Stretching, taping, footwear advice and often an orthotic insole can be effective treatments in resolving heel pain. Combined treatments with other health professionals are frequently required to improve pain. We can work with your physiotherapist, medic or consultant to rehabilitate you back to normal.
Bunion deformities
Bunion deformities occur when the joint at the base of the big toe becomes misaligned, causing a bony prominence that can lead to pain, swelling and difficulty wearing shoes. Assessment of your foot structure, walking pattern and joint movement allows for a thorough evaluation. By diagnosing the cause of your symptoms and creating a tailored treatment plan, we aim to relieve discomfort and improve foot function.
Heel pain
Hallux valgus deformity of the big toe is often called a bunion. This is when the big toe deviates towards the 2nd toe and can create a lump on the side and top of your foot. Often this deformity is hereditary and is only symptomatic if there is arthritis in the joint or irritation from footwear. Foot movement is frequently altered in the presence of this deformity, and symptoms around the joint vary. Mobilising and strengthening the joint whilst altering foot function assist in improving pain. In some cases surgical intervention is required, and an appropriate referral to a specialist consultant foot and ankle surgeon is made.
Footwear Problems
Footwear choices can be causative of foot pain and pathology, be it high heels with a narrow toe or low flat shoes that are too sloppy. The correct size, design and movement of the shoe specific to your foot shape and function provides the ultimate fit. Footwear advice for everyday use, sport-specific choices and walking is provided with examples of suitable outlets to purchase new shoes if required.
Osteoarthritis of the foot
The foot has 33 joints, many of which are small and can cause pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis. This joint disease can take many years to create deformity, and pain can be felt prior to thickening of the joint. Improving mobility and muscular function around the affected joint often provides relief and restores movement. Bespoke insoles to cushion and support the foot are often helpful as well as appropriate footwear advice. Foot arthritis is very common and often left untreated, leading to gross deformity as we age.
Knee and hip dysfunction
A connection between the movement of the foot and leg can combine muscle dysfunction and create strain further up the limb. Knee and hip pain can sometimes be due to foot posture. Improving the function of the joint chain allows for improved motion throughout. Working with your physiotherapist, medic or consultant, we are able to design an appropriate treatment plan to help with lower limb pain.
Biomechanical assessment
Repetitive movement of the lower limb can lead to stress and strain on structures including muscles, tendons, bones and ligaments. This trauma can come from an acute injury, like spraining your ankle, or can be a result of an abnormal load from foot posture or joint deformity. Assessment and evaluation of lower limb biomechanics allows for a diagnosis of your injury to be made as well as a rehabilitation plan for your recovery.
Types of problems we can treat
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Sports Injuries
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Metatarsalgia
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Heel pain / plantar fasciitis
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Bunion deformities
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Footwear problems
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Osteoarthritis of the foot
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Knee and hip dysfunction
