Case Studies

At Active Feet, we are constantly seeing the full range of injuries, and of course foot posture is very individual. Periodically we select interesting cases, and typical cases that we have resolved with a combination of advice, shoe prescription and/or referral to allied health professionals where required. Below are a couple of examples of more common injuries that we have provided assistance and resolution for.

Case 1

Runner ‘Kathryn’ presented with medial (inner shin) leg pain with an increase in running mileage. Pain occurs during running, and settles with rest. Kathryn has increased her amount of running recently for general fitness, runs on the footpath and treadmill, and has a history of intermittent exercise levels. She bought some new shoes several weeks before she presented at active feet, which have not helped. She presents to active feet wondering what else she needs to do.

See video to the left for her assessment.

Kathryn now has a plan for her shin pain, and if required a referral to her Sports Practitioner for further assessment in 4 weeks should the shin pain not settle.

Upon review, Kathryn presented back to the store and her shin pain has now fully resolved with advice and shoe change. There is no need for any further intervention via Physicians, orthotics etc.

Case 2

Runner ‘Scott’ presented to the store after being referred by his physiotherapist. He has knee pain (ITB friction syndrome) and outside (lateral) foot pain. He is currently running in a shoe that provides pronation control, unfortunately it has too much control.

See video to the left for his assessment.

Scott was prescribed a neutral shoe. Combined with his physio advice, Scott will assess his response over the next 4 weeks. Should the condition fail to settle, he has been given a referral to a Podiatrist (Sports) in his local area for further assessment of his foot posture.

Upon review, Scott let us know at the store that his foot pain had resolved with the shoe change, and his knee pain has improved significantly. There is no need therefore for orthotics or further intervention from a Podiatric viewpoint.