On your first visit you will be asked a number of questions regarding your health history.
Have you experienced the following:
- Stress fractures of the calcaneus
- Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Traumatic Compartment Syndrome
- Septic Arthrosis
- Cellulitis
- Gout
- Rheumatoid Factors
- Haglund's Deformity
- Diabetes
- Arterial Sclerosis
You will be asked for a list of your present medications.
You will also be asked if you've ever been treated for:
- Pes Planus
- Pes Cavus
- Heel Pronation
- Heel Supination
- Subcutaneous/subtendinous calcaneal bursitis
- Achilles Tendinosis
- Metatarsalgia
- Bunions
- Morton's Neuroma
- Diabetic Foot
- Arthritic Knee
The following tests may also be performed if indicated:
- Neurological (Nerve) Test
- Myological (Muscle) Test
- Orthopeadic (Bone) Test
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Biomechanical & Gait Analysis
A Biomechanical and Gait Analysis will check for the following:
- Forefoot Varus
- Forefoot Valgus
- Dorsiflexion
- Subtalar Varus
- Subtalar Valgus
- Calcaneal Stance Position
- Heel Walking
- Toe Walking
- Antalgic Listings
- Swing Phase
- Circumduction
- Vaulting
- Straight Leg Signs
- Lumbar Flex
- Fibula Strain
- Hammer Toe
- Dorsal Edema
- March Fracture
- Infections
- Bursitis
- Onychocryptosis
- Hallux Rigidus