What is a Musculoskeletal Assessment?
A musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment is an examination of the lower limbs, looking at their structure, alignment, strengths and weaknesses. A MSK appointment is recommended for an assortment of ailments, such as:
– Heel Pain
– Flat Feet
– Joint Pain
– Sports Injuries
– Ankle Instability
– Achilles Pain
The appointment will involve a thorough assessment of your feet and ankles, often using gait analysis and ultrasound imaging to assess soft tissue and joint pathologies. Detailed history taking of your general health will be taken as this is also key to a full diagnosis. The appointment will take around 45 minutes and will include a step by step approached management plan to help alleviate the problem.
The varying types of management available includes:
– Exercise and stretch programmes
– Footwear advice and strapping techniques
– Orthotic prescription
– Ultrasound guided injection therapy
– Shockwave therapy
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