podiatry

bailey27
bailey27 Member Posts: 689
edited 9. Oct 2010, 17:19 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi everyone
I have had a letter to have biomechanical testing through podatry dept. Anyone had exerpience of this and could let me know what to expect. I have had knee surgery and since then ankle trouble (already had ankle surgery on same foot) so was wondering what they might do.

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  • dippydoodah
    dippydoodah Member Posts: 350
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi, i cant actually give any help to your question but hope you get some help so ive left this message to bump this thread up for you.
    Im sure someone will be along soon x
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bailey and dippydoodah

    I haven't ever had this Bailey, but have heard of it. I think what they do is observe the way that you move, and the impact that will have on the joints - feet I guess particularly since it's podiatry you mention. On that basis they can decide if there if anything which can help - eg customised shoe inserts.

    I may be way off the mark here, but sure someone will be along soon who know about this stuff properly.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Tilly

    I thought it was that too and i have known people have it and it be quite useful.

    Hope it helps Bailey

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I agree with tilly and frog, but then I always do! I don't think you need to be worrying about anything, bailey. On the other hand tho, if they ask you to do this,




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    then that could be a little alarming!


    Let us know how it goes. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • bailey27
    bailey27 Member Posts: 689
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ok thanks for your advice. I was under the impression i was seeing an ankle surgeon but i got this letter so thought it was this instead as it is all to do with feet and ankles. but then the enxt day i got an apointment with ankle surgeon too so not quite sure what is going on yet. I'll go along to see i guess.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The podiatrist may need to report to the surgeon - I don't know, I'm not a doc, but that could be a possibility. Don't fret, all these things are designed to help you! Take care. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bailey,

    they will examine your foot - how it moves - firstly with you sitting up on a bed, then with you standing and then finally with you walking up and down. They will look at how well the foot functions and then if they think they can help they will make/suggest insoles to correct the way you feet are working. The insoles have to be introduced gradually as they will alter the whole way you use your feet and walk - and may cause some discomfort at first.

    I think you have been referred because pains in the feet/ankles/calves/knees can all be caused by problems with the feet.

    Let us know how you get on.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.

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