A leading provider of specialist podiatry and orthotics in Stockport.
Our specialist specialist podiatry is currently unavailable.
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Our highly specialist podiatrists (also referred to as chiropodists) offer evidence-based assessment, diagnoses, and preventative or rehabilitative treatment for a range of foot and lower limb conditions.
These can include sports injuries, arthritis, medical and surgical conditions, as well as foot posture or structural problems that can also affect a person’s ankles, knees, hips, pelvis and back.
Whatever your injury or condition, our aim is to help you return to pain-free movement, so you can comfortably resume your sports activities or active lifestyle. A medical referral is not required, and we can schedule you an initial consultation quickly and easily.
Specialist podiatry treatment at Marple Physio
Our podiatry service combines the latest assessment technology with expert observation and hands-on clinical skills, with the aim of providing the highest levels of quality care and the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Wherever possible, our aim is to work with you to prevent the need for long term intervention; our objective is to identify and address the underlying causes of your discomfort and to equip you with the necessary knowledge and support to help you manage your condition or complete your rehabilitation independently in order to avoid further foot problems or injuries.
Footscan® specialist dynamic pressure analysis.
At Marple Physio we are pleased to be able to offer our clients highly specialist gait analysis, which allows a bespoke and objective approach to diagnosing and treating foot issues.
The RSscan footscan® is a dynamic pressure system, which enables the podiatrist to see exactly how your foot functions as you move.
Advanced technology reads the pressure and force distribution in your feet at high speed as you walk across the footscan® plate.
This advanced technology has the benefit of allowing us to identify dangerous pressure areas before problems develop.
Bespoke high-quality orthotics
Footscan® technology enables us to manufacture bespoke high-quality orthotics – in-shoe devices that correct the foot position to relieve functional or anatomical problems.
Our orthotics have a carbon-fibre shell, a lifetime guarantee, and are uniquely tailored to fit your individual needs or sporting activities.
Your consultation
During your initial podiatry consultation you will be able to discuss your condition and the results you are aiming to achieve with one of our highly experienced podiatrists.
You will also be given a comprehensive physical evaluation, including biomechanical assessments and gait-analysis.
Our podiatrist will fully explain their findings and any diagnosis with you before discussing treatment options, which can usually begin straight away.
Initial consultations are approximately 40 minutes in duration and we would request you wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
You can book your initial podiatry consultation and biomechanical assessment online or, if you would like to find out more about the benefits of gait analysis using our specialist footscan®, please contact us and one of our podiatry team will be happy to discuss your needs and offer further advice without obligation.
Specialist Children's Podiatry
Our specialist children’s or paediatric podiatry and orthotics offers expertise in children’s musculoskeletal development and congenital, developmental, and acquired conditions or injuries that can affect the feet and lower limbs of children and young people.
Children’s unique musculoskeletal systems, which are constantly developing and changing, means that we offer every child a highly individualised and dynamic assessment and treatment to ensure they reach their full potential and to prevent future structural damage.
Please visit our Children’s Physiotherapy page to find out more.
In order to offer the most effective podiatry treatment, we always work closely with our specialist physiotherapists and sports massage therapists and will refer you for further medical consultation, if needed.
For those looking to return to fitness safely, we are delighted to recommend qualified personal trainers Ben Potter and Olly Freeman from VIDE Fitness. We are also pleased to be able to offer our clients reflexology as an optional complementary therapy, and are more than happy to discuss any potential benefits of this with you during your treatment or consultation.
Julie Bishop
Advanced MSK Podiatrist
MSc, BSc (Hons), Extended Scope Podiatrist MCHS, HCPC
Julie is one of the North West’s finest podiatrists, an expert in assessing and treating complex biomechanical problems in both children and adults and a specialist in the prescription of orthotic devices (using the RSscan footscan®).
Julie graduated from Salford University with BSc (Hons) in Podiatry in 2006 and gained a postgraduate diploma in Paediatric Podiatry from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2007. She became an extended scope practitioner in rheumatology in 2010 and has completed her MSc in Professional Practice at Salford University and further MSc modules in the care of Diabetes, lower limb trauma and orthopaedics and in injection therapies.
Julie currently works in both the NHS and private health care. In her NHS role she is a team leader for the musculoskeletal service working alongside consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, rheumatologists and the diabetes team.
Julie believes that when a client presents with a foot and ankle condition they should have a clear diagnosis and understanding regarding the nature of their presenting problem and a full explanation of the treatment options available to them.
Julie Bishop
Advanced MSK Podiatrist
MSc, BSc (Hons), Extended Scope Podiatrist MCHS, HCPC
Julie is one of the North West’s finest podiatrists, an expert in assessing and treating complex biomechanical problems in both children and adults and a specialist in the prescription of orthotic devices (using the RSscan footscan®).
Julie graduated from Salford University with BSc (Hons) in Podiatry in 2006 and gained a postgraduate diploma in Paediatric Podiatry from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2007. She became an extended scope practitioner in rheumatology in 2010 and has completed her MSc in Professional Practice at Salford University and further MSc modules in the care of Diabetes, lower limb trauma and orthopaedics and in injection therapies.
Julie currently works in both the NHS and private health care. In her NHS role she is a team leader for the musculoskeletal service working alongside consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, rheumatologists and the diabetes team.
Julie believes that when a client presents with a foot and ankle condition they should have a clear diagnosis and understanding regarding the nature of their presenting problem and a full explanation of the treatment options available to them.
If you are unsure whether our specialist podiatry services could help you, please call us on 0161 426 0100 or email enquiries@marplephysio.com and Julie would be happy to discuss your needs and offer her advice, without obligation.