Exercise Therapy is a fundamental part of managing Foot, Ankle & Lower Limb pain. Whether it is strength or mobility work, the main aim of Exercise Therapy is to increase the capacity of your painful tissues and those around them – allowing them to handle load more effectively without becoming painful.
Most of our patients will be prescribed some form of exercise in their treatment plan. Our Team will guide you through the exercise aims and how to perform them in clinic, and also use videos and instructional documents to help you stay on track with your exercise prescription.
Stretching & Mobility
Stretching can be a vital part of your treatment program. This may be to increase the range of movement around a joint or to alleviate painful symptoms associated with certain injuries.
Strength
Strength work is often vital to Lower Limb rehabilitation. Our Podiatrists will test your strength in an in-depth Biomechanical Assessment. We will then custom design and prescribe a strength program for you. This is to increase the capacity of certain tissues and allow tendons and muscles to become stronger and more resilient. We often say in clinic ‘You can’t go wrong getting strong’. Essentially, if your tissues are strong and supple they will be able to handle more load before becoming painful and you will be a little less likely to develop injuries in the future.
Movement is Medicine
The Northernhay Clinic Team use Exercise Therapy in the management of a huge range of health conditions. The benefits of movement and exercise are endless. ‘Resting’ injuries is a little outdated. Sometimes rest may be needed and can be an important part of recovery, but we like to advise modification of activities instead of pure rest to keep you moving and reaping the benefits of exercise.
Great service from Jack Boulter at Northernhay Clinic. My ankle and knee problems have been corrected quickly and easily with a set of custom insoles following an initial examination. I should have made my appointment months earlier! Highly recommended for anyone with pain in the feet, ankles or knees. A practical, drug free solution.
I am so impressed with the service I received from Northernhay Clinic. Jack was very approachable and took time to explain the treatment that he offered. He was happy to answer any questions in a friendly and professional manner. The custom made foot orthoses are fantastic! They are so comfortable and have helped my back, hip and foot issues. They really are a game changer! I would highly recommend Northernhay Clinic.
Thank you Jack!
Excellent attitude and service. It has taken me from virtually unable to walk, back to walking almost pain free. Professional setup, with quality up to date equipment in a small personal clinic. Easy parking nearby too. Thoroughly satisfied with my service from them.
Professional, friendly and effective. I had close to 2 years of tendonitis and bursitis following a major knee operation, even standing was often painful. My GP was useless and I was gaining weight and becoming slightly depressed. I saw Jack Boulter at the Northernhay Clinic who made a comprehensive assessment and analysis and offered a few options for treatment. After only a few sessions I am finally pain free again and able to get back to all the activities and sports I love. Great service, highly recommended.
I recommend a visit to the Northernhay Clinic if you have an ankle problem. The pre-assessment submission is thorough and wide-ranging so that the initial briefing is well informed. The treadmill and computerised analysis of walking patterns was revealing and the custom-made orthoses are comfortable and effectively amend walking habits. Jack is informative, welcoming and very efficient and knowledgeable.
