Orthotics / Biomechanics (page 2) 
"What Can Be Done To Help? Orthotics!"
What are Orthotics?
In a Podiatry Clinic, ‘Orthotic’ is a term we use for any device we put inside your shoes to can the way in which your foot works. Sometimes these devices are very basic and temporary, sometimes they are very soft and used for comfort and other times they are powerful, specially made devices to change the way you walk.
What are Orthotics used for?
Any problem with the foot, ankle and/or leg, to some extent boils down to how these structures work (Biomechanics Explained). Orthotics are used to change the way in which these structures work. Orthotics can be useful for such conditions as:
- Hard skin and corns
- Heel pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Flat feet
- Arch pains
- Ankle pains
- Shin Splints
- Leg and knee pains
- Back pains
- Joint weakness
- Bunions
- Toe deformities
- ‘Growing pains’ in children
- Recurrent injuries
- Pain when running
- Pain when standing and walking
- Tired feet and legs
- Restless feet and legs
How do I know if I need Orthotics?
Because Orthotics can be used for so many different things and because so many problems turn out to have a biomechanical component, almost everyone can benefit form going through a course of Orthotic treatment. The only way to know for sure is to come and visit our Biomechanical Specialist and undergo a Biomechanical assessment to find out what’s really going on.
Steven Lassetter - Professional Biography
After graduating in 1998, Steven remained at University as a lecturer for a year where he both taught and specialised in clinical biomechanics and sports podiatry. Keen to pursue a career in the NHS, he left the university and moved to Kent where he continued to specialise and developed an interest in Podopaediatric care. Within two years he was recognised clinical lead in this area and helped to establish and maintain a dedicated children’s and young persons gait clinic.
Having risen through the ranks of the NHS, Steven now works as a Principle Podiatrist in Musculoskeletal Therapies in London and we are delighted that he has joined the Mackenzie Practise as a part time associate. Steven brings with him a wealth of specialist experience in several fields of biomechanics including sports, children and young adults.
Unusually in Podiatry, Steven has been a specialist since the very start and thus has had the chance to ‘road test’ most of the modern theories on Podiatric biomechanics from the traditional methods known as ‘Rootian Biomechanics,’ to the lesser known disciplines of ‘Kinetic Chain’ and’ Sagital Plane Biomechanics.’ Given this experience, Steven has a huge toolbox to help you with any problems or pains you may experience in your feet or legs. A firm believer in patient autonomy, no treatment will be under-taken until all options have been discussed and all your questions are answered.
Whether it’s an ankle pain when you run, a worry about how your child is developing or a nasty corn that just won’t go away; no case is too big or too small. Why not find out for yourself, if nothing else you’ll learn about things you never knew existed.