Sports Performance

Q: Why should I seek help from Total Foot Health?

Total Foot Health provides tailored assessments and interventions based on your sport and individual needs, helping you achieve measurable improvements while reducing injury risk.

Q: How is sports performance assessed?

Assessment involves a detailed musculoskeletal and mechanical movement evaluation, with Video Gait Analysis used where appropriate to understand your body’s current function in relation to the demands of your sport.

Q: Can improving sports performance also reduce injuries?

Yes. Enhancing strength, mobility and movement mechanics can lead to better performance while addressing weaknesses that often contribute to injury.

Q: What sports can benefit from this?

Any sport that involves movement, strength or endurance can benefit. Runners, footballers, tennis players and gym athletes commonly use this service, but it is suitable for all levels and disciplines.

Q: Do I need to be an elite athlete?

No. Support is available for everyone from recreational participants to competitive athletes, with guidance tailored to your individual goals and current ability.

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What do we mean by Sports Performance?

To enhance Sports Performance, we are looking at how the body currently performs to identify ways we can improve body movement to be the best it can be. Additionally, Sports Performance also looks at injury prevention so that you can maintain your training and strive to reach your performance goals.

Why should I seek help from Total Foot Health for Sports Performance?

Through understanding the needs of your sport, our specialist is able to work with you, individually, to tailor intervention which will enable your body to perform at its best within your chosen discipline. We have a track record of effecting positive change and incremental gains.

How can Total Foot Health improve my Sports Performance?

We will perform a full assessment, looking at your musculoskeletal and mechanical movement in relation to the mechanics required within your chosen sport. Following your initial assessment, we will work with you, one-to-one, to increase every element required to perform your sport at your best.

A Patient’s Story

“I am a runner; I participate in Park Runs and half marathons. I came to Total Foot Health suffering from foot pain, probably as a result of my training. Not only did my initial assessment reveal the cause of my foot pain but also that I had tight hips and inactive glutes, all of which was impeding my running performance and competition times. Once my hip mobility had increased, my foot pain improved and I began work on my sports performance. After just three months of treatment I had a significant increase in hip range of motion and active glutes. More importantly and measurable, my stride length has increased by 20cm per stride resulting in a 3-minute gain over a 10K run.”

Frequently Asked Questions about Sports Performance

What do we mean by sports performance?

Sports performance refers to assessing how your body currently moves and functions, then identifying ways to optimise movement, strength, and efficiency while reducing injury risk.

Why should I seek help from Total Foot Health?

Our specialist team tailors assessments and interventions to your sport and individual needs, helping you achieve measurable gains while lowering the risk of injury.

How is sports performance assessed?

We carry out a musculoskeletal and mechanical movement assessment, including Video Gait Analysis where appropriate, to understand your body’s current function and sporting demands.

Can improving sports performance also reduce injuries?

Yes. By enhancing strength, mobility, and mechanics, we can improve performance while addressing weaknesses that often lead to injury.

What sports can benefit from this?

Any sport that places demands on movement, strength, and endurance. We commonly work with runners, footballers, tennis players, and gym athletes, but all disciplines can benefit.

Do I need to be an elite athlete?

No. We work with everyone from recreational runners to competitive athletes, tailoring support to individual goals and current ability.