podiatry
Podiatry is the specialist diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems. The foot and ankle can be implicated in problems affecting the hips, knees, pelvis and spine. Biomechanical analysis of the joints of the lower limb is important in identifying the cause of the problem not just the visible signs of injury. Maintaining correct biomechanical alignment within the lower limb helps to limit stress, and to maintain good posture throughout the spine and upper body. Lower limb biomechanical problems are accentuated with weight bearing and high impact sports. At e s physical health our podiatrist Scott Corthine is surgically qualified and has worked closely with the physiotherapists for many years. His intervention to correct foot and lower limb dysfunction helps greatly in the rehabilitation process through the prescription of orthotic devices or foot surgery to correct more complex problems.