Verruca needling (also called needling therapy for plantar warts) is a minimally invasive treatment used to treat stubborn or recalcitrant verrucae (plantar warts caused by the human papillomavirus, HPV). The technique is designed to stimulate the body’s immune system to fight the virus rather than simply destroying the wart tissue superficially.
Book Now1. Assessment and Diagnosis
• Comprehensive evaluation of foot and lower limb biomechanics.
• Analysis of gait and movement patterns.
• Identification of risk factors for injuries, such as overpronation, supination, or muscle imbalances.
• Assessment of previous injuries, footwear, and training loads.
2. Injury Prevention
• Advice on proper footwear and orthotics to support performance.
• Recommendations for strengthening and stretching exercises targeting foot, ankle, and lower limb muscles.
• Guidance on training techniques to reduce overuse injuries.
• Screening for high-risk sports movements that may cause stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, or Achilles tendinopathy.
3. Management of Sports Injuries
• Treatment of common foot and lower limb injuries:
o Plantar fasciitis
o Achilles tendinopathy
o Stress fractures
o Ankle sprains
o Turf toe and metatarsal injuries
4. Performance Enhancement
• Biomechanical assessment to optimize running, jumping, or cutting movements.
• Recommendations for footwear modifications to improve stability and efficiency.
• Balance and proprioception training to improve agility and reduce injury risk.
• Custom moulded insoles
5. Education and Advice
• Advice on preventive taping or padding.
• Education about nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies relevant to foot health.
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🔹 Techniques and Tools Used in Sports Podiatry
• Gait analysis
• Biomechanical foot assessments
• Orthotics and shoe modifications
• Taping and strapping for support
• Exercise prescription for strength, flexibility, and balance
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🔹 When to See a Sports Podiatrist
• Pain during or after activity in the foot, ankle, or lower leg
• Recurrent injuries or slow recovery
• Concerns about footwear, running mechanics, or performance
• History of stress fractures or plantar fasciitis
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💡 Key Point: Sports podiatry is preventive, therapeutic, and performance-focused. It’s not just about treating injuries—it’s about optimizing foot and lower limb function to improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of future problems.
