Jim came to Corrective Foot Solutions with severe pain in his right knee that just wouldn't go away. He'd seen physiotherapists and doctors, and even tried orthotics from a general podiatrist, all with no relief.
Frustrated and desperate to get back to running, he decided to give us a go after hearing about the results our patients were getting.
After his initial assessment, we referred Jim for a weight-bearing x-ray of both feet and knees to measure the level of misalignment.
We found significant joint misalignments (subluxations) in both feet, and they were having a direct impact on his right knee. The x-ray below shows narrowing of the joint space in that knee.
Can you imagine the pain when three times your body weight is forced through those joints every time you run?
We completed a course of foot and knee mobilisations and manipulations, combined with exercises. Within six weeks, Jim noticed a significant change in both his knees and feet. We encouraged him to keep running distances he could manage and to let us know if the pain increased.
At the three-month mark, our Tauranga podiatrist referred Jim for a follow-up x-ray to measure the difference. You can clearly see the fantastic change in the before and after x-rays.
Jim is now running four times a week with no pain, and he says his fitness is back! Well done, Jim!
At Corrective Foot Solutions, we believe that quality of life is important, and that means the ability to move freely. We use advanced hands-on assessment techniques to treat the underlying cause of your pain, and we give you measurable and objective feedback on your progress. We love seeing you get back on your feet, whether it's walking that extra kilometre, keeping up with the kids, running, or just being able to wear the shoes you love.
Call our Tauranga clinic on 07 925 0269 or book an appointment online. We're at 1260a Cameron Road, Gate Pa.
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Finally, a Podiatry solution to fix your aching body. FMT is a extremly effective alternative to expensive surgery and orthotics. You can also wear the shoes you want!
At Corrective Foot Solutions in Tauranga, we believe that quality of life is important – and that means the ability to walk and run comfortably and freely. Our foot specialists use advanced hands-on assessment techniques that treat the underlying cause of your foot problems, and provide measurable and objective feedback on your progress. We love seeing you get back on your feet – whether it’s walking that extra kilometre, keeping up with the kids, running or just being able to wear the shoes you love.
Click here for directions to our podiatrist.