• The Gait and Posture Centre has an excellent pedigree in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of sports injuries of feet, ankles, legs, knees and low back, with the latest up to date equipment and a wealth of skills to match.
  • Simon Costain was Podiatrist to the GB Olympic team at the Barcelona 1992 Olympics.
  • Denzil Trebilcock is Company Podiatrist to the Royal Ballet with many years of experience treating dancers of all capabilities and ages.
  • Simon and his team have vast experience in treating dancers and athletes.
  • The orthotic laboratories used by the Gait and Posture Centre have been selected so they provide bespoke designs of orthoses suitable for both professional and amateur athletes alike, manufactured from soft, medium, or more supportive materials to suit the individual sport, and at competitive prices.
  • With help from local Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Exercise Physiologists, and Performance Psychologists easily to hand, this completes the package.

FAQ's related to Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

  • What types of injury can you help with?

    We can help with most injuries to the foot, ankle, knee, leg and offer much help to patients who suffer some low back pains by optimising foot and leg function. Some of the most common include:

    • Metatarsalgia.
    • Plantar fasciitis.
    • Ankle sprains.
    • Achilles and heel injuries.
    • Toe arthritis pain.
    • Calf strain and pains.
    • Shin splints.
    • Stress fractures.
    • Knee pain.
    • Trochanteric bursitis and hip pain.
    • Low and some upper back pains.

  • Can podiatry help improve sports performance?

    Athletes often visit our podiatrists in order to improve their performance and reduce injury predilection. Even those who don’t experience pain or aches while running can benefit because podiatrists can make sure that their legs, knees, feet and ankles are performing at their best. Our Podiatrists have an enormous range of experience with amateur and professional sports men and women, from beginners up to elite Olympic level athletes.

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Testimonial

So knowledgeable, understanding and professional, wish I’d found them as soon as I’d injured my foot. If I could give more stars, I would.

Mrs S