The communities we serve across East Lothian and even Midlothian may have already seen our shiny new sign - or our increased social
media presence. But we’re announcing a new era for Adam Smith Podiatry with a slight name change. Adam Smith Podiatry & Sports
Clinic aligns much more closely with what we do every day - and what we want to do more of!
Don’t worry! Nothing is changing in the way of regular treatments and core podiatry care. We are still very much the same, family
atmosphere Podiatry Clinic with the same faces you’ve (hopefully) grown to love over the years! Our bread and butter is being at the heart
of Prestonpans - helping you with every day foot complaints. We’re talking toenail care, hard skin, corns, fungal infections, cracked
heels - the type of stuff you associate automatically with Podiatry.
But therein lies a wee problem. Not enough people know about the full scope of what we offer here at Adam Smith Podiatry. And because they
don’t know about it - they don’t seek us out for it.The communities we serve across East Lothian and even Midlothian may have already
seen our shiny new sign - or our increased social media presence. But we’re announcing a new era for Adam Smith Podiatry with a slight
name change. Adam Smith Podiatry & Sports Clinic aligns much more closely with what we do every day - and what we want to do more
of!
Did you know, for example, that we offer toenail reconstruction? This is the cosmetic restoration of a previously damaged
nail - with results that can last for up to about a month. This is ideal for anyone who has an upcoming event or holiday where they
want their feet looking their best. This doesn’t deal with existing pain at all - but is a huge confidence and self-esteem booster!
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There is, however, a branch of Podiatry that we’re all very interested in here and what we want to shout about more. So let’s talk about
the “sports clinic” side of our new name.
Sports Podiatry, MSK Podiatry or Biomechanics Podiatry. Those are the typical names - but they all mean the same thing. It basically
covers the diagnosis and management of a variety of disorders that affect bones, joints and soft tissue. For clarity, this is available to
everyone - so don’t be put off by the ‘sports’ name. However, this is particularly ideal for anyone who is an athlete at any level, people
who do a sport as a hobby, or even regular gym goers. MSK intervention for injuries, niggles, or just to provide additional input - can be
a real game changer.
And it all starts with the way you walk. Did you know that the motion from the big toe joint to the hips and lower back are instrumental
in how we function day to day? Thorough gait analysis allows us to measure pressure distributions as the foot strikes the ground, as well
as the changes that occur during each phase of motion. But we don’t just eyeball these changes. Our World Class Footscan system and
Podosmart in-shoe analysis allow us to gather tiny details about how you move, breaking down the individual components of the gait cycle
to millisecond accuracy. This is technology endorsed by global athletes like Mo Farah and Paula Radcliffe.
We can use the data collected to advise on the root cause of current pain points, or even predict future problems.
We also have the ability to provide Ultrasound scans of the problem area, to find the root cause and see what is happening beneath the skin!
Depending on what you’re hoping to get out of being with us, we can get very hands on! We want to test for range of motion, any current resistance to movement and current pain trigger points. We also need to gather a medical history - any current known medical issues and any past injuries. These are all details we need to paint the picture that will help us…help you. Don’t hold back in telling us things, as the worst case scenario is it isn’t relevant and we’ll discount it.
Ultimately, you’ve probably come to us for our MSK Podiatry services because you want a solution to your current problem. Treatment comes
in all shapes and sizes and will be obviously dependent on what we’ve found in our assessment. Sometimes, it’s as simple as changing
your footwear or providing a custom orthotic to take some pressure off. Other times, we may advise on treatment like Shockwave or Laser
Therapy. Regardless, you’ll likely come out of your appointments feeling like a new person!
So there we have it - a small change in name and a small shift what you may see us talk a bit more about! But ultimately, we’re exactly the same warm & welcoming clinic in the heart of Prestonpans!
If you’ve never had an appointment with us before, now is a great time to start your journey to feeling great again!