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Conditions We Treat

Explore common foot and lower limb conditions, how they may be affecting you, and the treatment options available at Masterton Foot Clinic.

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Heel & Ankle Pain

4 conditions

Heel and ankle pain can make walking, exercise, work, and everyday movement uncomfortable. From plantar heel pain to Achilles tendinopathy, these are some of the most common conditions we assess and manage at our clinic.

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Forefoot & Toe Pain

6 conditions

Pain in your toes or forefoot can affect the way you walk, exercise, and wear shoes comfortably. Conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, metatarsalgia, and Morton's neuroma can gradually worsen over time without appropriate treatment.

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Knee & Leg Pain

4 conditions

Knee and lower leg pain can sometimes be influenced by the way your feet and lower limbs move and function. Understanding the relationship between foot mechanics, load, and movement patterns can help guide more effective treatment.

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Children's Feet

3 conditions

Children's feet develop rapidly, and many problems are easier to manage when identified early. From flat feet and in-toeing to growing pains and gait concerns, early assessment can help support healthy movement and long-term development.

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Neuromuscular Conditions & Foot Drop

3 conditions

Foot drop makes it difficult to lift the front of the foot when walking, which can lead to tripping, falls, fatigue, and a loss of confidence. We assess, fit, and follow up on bracing for foot drop and related neuromuscular conditions, including the XTERN external AFO and the EXO-L UP.

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Diabetes & High-Risk Feet

1 condition

Diabetes and neurological conditions can increase the risk of foot complications such as ulceration, infection, and loss of sensation. Regular assessment and preventative foot care can play an important role in protecting your long-term foot health.

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Arthritis & Inflammatory Conditions

5 conditions

Arthritis affecting the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back can make movement and daily activities uncomfortable. Because your feet form the foundation of movement, the way they function can influence the joints further up the body.

We see arthritic pain and movement limitations every day, particularly with an ageing population. Our team helps patients stay active and moving, and in some cases may help slow or prevent progression, using treatments such as orthotics, bracing, footwear advice, strength and conditioning, Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT), and load management strategies.

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Skin & Nail Conditions

3 conditions

Ingrown toenails can become extremely painful and recurrent if left untreated. We provide both conservative care and long-term surgical treatment options designed to relieve pain and reduce recurrence.

Fungal nail infections can be stubborn, difficult to clear, and affect your confidence. We offer Lunula laser treatment alongside topical and traditional management options to improve nail health and reduce the risk of reinfection.

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Sports Injuries

9 conditions

Foot and lower limb injuries can interrupt your training, sport, work, and everyday activity. Our team regularly assesses and manages sporting injuries ranging from ankle sprains and shin splints through to tendon injuries and stress fractures.

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