Podiatry Treatments

Our Podiatrists have formed a list of common foot conditions that they regularly treat at Davenport House Clinic. Common treatment options have also been included. If you have any questions regarding foot conditions or podiatry treatments please do not hesitate to contact us.

We Provide treatments for all conditions that affect the foot and ankle including many of the following:


Foot Conditions

  • Achillies Tendonitis

    • Achillies Tendonitis is a painful and often debilitating inflammation of the Achilles Tendon.

  • Bunions

    • A bunion is a bony swelling at the base of the big toe.

  • Bursitis

    • Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa (the plural is bursae) is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between moving parts of the body, such as bones, muscles, joints and tendons.

  • Flat Feet

    • Flat Feet is a medical condition in which the arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.

  • Freibergs Infraction

    • Freiberg's Infraction occurs when the head of the 2nd metatarsal bone (the toe closest to the big toe) has a focal loss of blood supply.

  • Haglunds Bump

    • Haglunds heel bumps are formations of bony material that appear on the back of the heels.

  • Hallux Limitus

    • Hallux limitus is a condition in which the big toe joint becomes painful and stiff.

  • Hallux Rigidus

    • Hallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe.

  • Hammer Toe

    • A hammer toe can be best described as an abnormal contraction or "buckling" of a toe.

  • Heel Pain

    • Heel pain is a common complaint that can be caused by one of several conditions.

  • Heel Spurs

    • A heel spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone.

  • Mallet Toe

    • A mallet toe occurs when the joint at the end of the toe cannot straighten.

  • Metatarsalgia

    • Metatarsalgia is the name given to pain in the front part of your foot under the heads of your metatarsal bones (the ball of your foot).

  • Morton's Neuroma

    • Morton's neuroma is a common, painful condition affecting the base of the toes - usually the third and fourth toes.

  • Plantar Fasciitis

    • Plantar fasciitis means inflammation of your plantar fascia. Your plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (like a ligament) that stretches from your heel to your middle foot bones.

  • Sesamoiditis

    • There are two small bones that sit beneath the big toe joint which are called sesamoids. If there is too much pressure on the sesamoids or a direct injury then the area can become inflamed (sesamoiditis).

  • Severs Disease

    • Sever's disease occurs in children when the growth plate (which is the growing part of the heel) is injured.

  • Shin Splints

    • Shin splint is a term used to describe any condition that causes pain in the shin.

  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression, or squeezing, on the posterior tibial nerve that produces symptoms anywhere along the path of the nerve running from the inside of the ankle into the foot.

  • Tendonitis

    • Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon, which can cause pain in the affected area.


Treatments Provided

  • Biomechanical Assessment

    • A Biomechanical Assessment involves a complex evaluation of the feet, legs and body position whilst weight bearing and non-weight bearing.

  • Orthotics

    • Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to treat a variety of biomechanical foot disorders.

  • R.I.C.E

    • R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Using these 4 immediate first aid measures can relieve pain, limit swelling and protect the injured tissues, all of which help speed healing.

  • Surgery

    • After exhausting all treatment options offered here at Davenport House Clinic you may have to be referred for Surgery.