Foot & Ankle specialised care
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The Foot/Ankle is a reliable stable area in our body that provides an intricate weight distribution mechanics at the same time allowing a reasonable amount of movement to accommodate the biomechanical stresses that are placed upon its structures during daily activities. Therefore, there is a solid protective mechanism that provide the foot and ankle the strength and resilient to aid on the prevention of injuries and to maintain the overall health and function.
The 5 defence Ankle/Foot Mechanisms is hierarchically made up by the proper Alignment of the joints followed by the strength of the Muscles then by the health of the Ligaments, the proper cushion support provided by the Cartilage and by the frame support of the Bones. The extend and level of tissue damage is dependent on the number of protective layers that have been compromised from the trauma.
For instance, when the first protective Alignment layer is affected, there is a misalignment dysfunction resulting in potential foot deformities as seeing in Flat foot and bunions abnormalities, therefore I consider Level 1 Injury as there is only one main structure that has been affected. . In a sprain ankle where the trauma impaired three layers of the protective mechanisms ( Alignment, Muscles and Ligaments), its considered Level 3 Injury as there were three layers that have been compromised allowing the biomechanical stress to end up damaging the inner structures, the ligaments.
In summary, there are 5 protective layers of defence and 5 corresponding Level of injuries, higher the level of injury the more substantial the number of tissue damage as per the accumulative damage that is passed from one phase to the other. (Level 3 injury means that all the previous defence mechanisms have been compromised up to the 3rd layer).
Throughout my extensive education and clinical experience, I conclude that even though there are several named pathologies and diseases described by the traditional medicine, the origin and the predisposing factors that have lead the development these healthcare conditions shared a similar causation and pathophysiological principle.
In addition, due to the multiple level of tissue damage often seeing in injuries there is not a single approach that is enough in order to properly managed and fully resolve the condition in question, hence I developed specific treatment protocols utilising different health care methods and techniques that eventually allowed me to efficiently resolve and heal as well as prevent the further development of future injuries.
The protocols I developed aim to properly repair and restore the entire self defence mechanism
Foot and Ankle Therapy
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Level 1 injuries - Misalignment dysfunctions
Flat arches (inner, transverse and lateral), Bunions, Bunionette, Hammer toe, Turf Toe and dropped Metatarsal head.
Plantar Warts and Ingrown toenail are conditions that are predisposed due to a dropped metatarsal head
Morton Neuroma is a common foot nerve issue that is predisposed by the change of weight distribution as seen in flat foot abnormalities, especially when the lateral arch is compromised.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndromes (Anterior tarsal, posterior tarsal)is a potential nerve and vascular compression injury as the result of ankle misalignments reducing the passage along the side of the ankle.
Level 2 injuries - Misalignment - Muscle/tendon/fascia/injuries
Level 3 Injuries – Misalignment – Muscle compromised - Ligamentous injuries
Inversion ankle sprain (talo-fibular ligament), Eversion Sprain (deltoid Ligament), Lisfranc ligament injury
Level 4 Injury - Misalignment – Muscle compromised – Ligamentous weakness - Cartilage Injury
Level 5 Injury- Misalignment – Muscle compromised – Ligamentous weakness and Cartilage damaged leading to Bone fractures
Miscellaneous Ankle/Foot conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis; Its part of an autoimmune systemic condition expressing inflammatory cascade withing the joints and soft tissue.
Foot Drop; Generally part of a nerve related disorder compromising particular lower back nerves and or the sciatic nerve along it course down the leg.
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Treatment Modalities
Treatment methods I utilize in my practice to restore and enhance the healing of the entire layers of tissue injuries according to the specific healthcare conditions diagnosed.
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