Orthotics is a medical field specialising in the design, manufacture and application of externally applied devices to improve the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system.
Conditions include: musculoskeletal, neurological developmental, osteoarthritis and rheumatological problems, diabetes and cerebral palsy.
The service includes self referral assessment, and reports (medico legal report writing). Also, there is an option for Domiciliary (home) visits.
Orthotics can be used by sports people to help with biomechanic issues that can arise as muscle fatigues.
Mike Carter of Body Balance Solutions in Manchester, Cheshire is able to provide assessment and prescribe high quality orthotics for adults and children. Your assessment will include a visual and a physical assessment.
Back pain, post op, spinal deformities.
Neck pain, post surgery, instability and weakness.
Hip pain, post operative fractures, instabilities.
Knee instabilities, pain, post operative, arthritis, patellar femoral problems, ligament injuries, patella instability.
Elbow instability, tennis/golfers elbow, arthritis, reduced elbow range of movement.
Ankle: foot drop, neurological ankle, ankle instability, ankle pain, post op, ligament injury, arthritis reduced range of motion.
Foot: foot pain, flat foot, plantar fasciitis, tibialis posterior dysfunction, post operative neurological foot, toe problems, neuroma, leg length discrepancy, Talipes equinovarus (club foot).
The charge is: £60
Call: 07867 413527
Gatley Physio Clinic
Rose Cottage
98 Church Road
Gatley
Stockport
Manchester
Cheshire
SK8 4NQ