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MSK Conditions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A musculoskeletal (MSK) condition is an injury or pain in any of the following body parts: bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, skin and connective tissues.

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Achilles Tendinopathy<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Achilles Tendinopathy is a condition characterised by pain, swelling and weakness of the Achilles tendon. Pain may be located on the back of your heel bone or slightly above it.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Big Toe Pain<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Big toe joint pain is caused by stiffness and reduced movement in the joint at the base of the big toe. It is a condition that usually improves with self-management and footwear changes.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Heel Pain<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciopathy) is a very common condition characterised by pain in the bottom of your heel from a structure called the Plantar Fascia.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Plantar Digital Neuroma<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PDN is a condition characterised by pain from one or more of the small nerves found in the front of the foot, between the bones at the base of the toes. The nerve can be irritated or damaged.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sever’s<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sever’s Disease is a condition characterised by pain around the heel bone. The condition usually affects girls aged 8\u201310 years and boys aged 10\u201314 years, although this can happen at any stage while growing.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Tibialis Posterior Tendon Disfunction<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TPTD is a progressive condition caused by changes in the tibialis posterior tendon, one of the major supporting structures of the foot, affecting the ability to support the arch. This results in flattening of the foot.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ankle Sprain<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An ankle sprain is an injury that happens when you roll, twist, or turn your ankle in an awkward way, stretching or tearing the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that hold your ankle bones together.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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Self-Referral Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Please complete a self referral form to apply to the podiatry service for treatment.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you are using a smartphone please download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app to complete the form electronically \u2013 get.adobe.com\/reader<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n
GPs and other healthcare professionals can access referral guidance on our Ref Help pages<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n