Specialist biomechanical and foot orthotics clinic, also providing physiotherapy and massage therapy. Based in Glasgow's West End. I've been taking My Daughter to The Foot and Leg Clinic for just over 1 year having previously seen little results being treated through the NHS. Mhairi has been brilliant in diagnosing and treating her issues.
She is also wonderfully positive and encouraging, and explains the issues and treatments in a way my daughter can understand. The improvement over past 12 months has been huge. I would have no hesitation recommending The Foot and Leg Clinic. I have arthritis in my ankle and am waiting for an operation on it.
She is also wonderfully positive and encouraging, and explains the issues and treatments in a way my daughter can understand. The improvement over past 12 months has been huge. I would have no hesitation recommending The Foot and Leg Clinic. I have arthritis in my ankle and am waiting for an operation on it.
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Our clinic was founded in 2009 and a lot has changed since then. Mhairi initially set out to create a service where patients could visit for treatment of the foot, ankle, back and leg injuries by first understanding what their injury is.
The biomechanical assessment Mhairi created allowed patients to finally understand why they are overloading the injured area of their body before working to restore body balance and reduce stress to the injured tissue, thus allow the patient to recover and return to a better quality of life.
The biomechanical assessment Mhairi created allowed patients to finally understand why they are overloading the injured area of their body before working to restore body balance and reduce stress to the injured tissue, thus allow the patient to recover and return to a better quality of life.
There are MANY "biomechanical assessments" advertised and many are not detailed or accurate. At The Foot and Leg Clinic only the specialist clinician performs this assessment. We have unparalleled experience with biomechanical assessments and work with top professional athletes around Scotland and provide the foot and ankle and biomechanics service to the Scottish Institute of Sport.
Patients come along to see us at the clinic for a Foot and Ankle Assessment when suffering from aches, pains or injuries of the foot, ankle or lower leg. The foot is made of 26 bones, many ligaments, cartilage and tendons. So there's lots to think about. We carry out assessment of the range of motion of the various joints of the foot and ankle, assess tendon function and highlight restrictions and over stressed tissue.
Objectively evaluate and monitor joint functionality and muscle strength during rehabilitation phases and for training a certain area of the musculoskeletal system. Immediately delivers numerical values, helps prevent relapses, complications and regressions of the disease or post-accident condition by periodically checking the results obtained and the effectiveness of the treatments.
Reviews (18)
Claire McCluskey
Jan 25, 2022
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I visited the clinic for foot pain: in the past I had been a bit frustrated with physiotherapists who seemed reluctant to deal with feet, and podiatrists who seemed not to be very good with working with active people and would only recommend rest and orthotics. Mhairi instead looked at how the muscles were working in my foot and prescribed exercises which I can feel are making a difference. She explained things really well making me feel more in control of what's going on. If you have tried various things to no avail I would definitely recommend giving the clinic a call.
Colin Moulson
Jan 21, 2022
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Having suffered from lower leg and foot injuries for most of my sporting career, it was such a relief to find someone as knowledgeable and helpful as Mhairi at the Foot & Leg Clinic. There is something so reassuring about knowing you are in the hands of a real expert. My diagnosis was made very quickly thanks to her keen eye and years of experience. I have since benefitted immensely from the use of custom orthotic insoles and the near miracle effects of shock wave therapy for long-standing achilles issues. Thank you Foot & Leg Clinic!
Joe Meighan
Jan 16, 2022
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I’ve been going to Mhari on and off for a few years now, she’s brilliant, knows her technical stuff inside out and can explain it to a lay person fantastically. Has got me up Kilimanjaro and up to 5-a-side. Great chat as well to distract from the foot adjustments! Any one who has feet/leg/hip issues should definitely give the clinic a try as it can be much more effective that physio etc.
Emma Gillies
Dec 30, 2021
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I can't explain how amazing this clinic is. Mhairi and the whole team are so warm, professional and friendly, from the initial phone call through to consultation and follow-up, I felt totally looked after. The problem with my knee has vastly improved and it feels wonderful to be able to walk and run without pain any more. Thank you to everyone for helping me and for making the whole experience so positive! I can't recommend the Foot and Leg Clinic enough 😊
Jeanette Hill & Hugh Stewart
Dec 23, 2021
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Michael Angus
Dec 13, 2021
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Craig Waterson
Dec 10, 2021
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A super friendly, knowledgable team! I’ve seen Mhairi at the Foot and Leg Clinic on and off for about three years for custom orthotics and help with plantar fasciitis and mobility. Have always found her and the rest of the team to be really personable and customer focussed, with great knowledge and experience which have helped me have good results. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!
Carole Glover
Oct 31, 2021
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Fantastic experience at the Foot and Leg Clinic! They managed to squeeze me in at short notice to look at the pain I was having in my feet before I completed the West Highland Way. Katie gave me a full Biomechanical Assessment of my foot and ankle and explained why I was having the issues which put me at ease that with a little effort they could be sorted! I ended up taking the plunge and getting a custom Foot Orthotics which has been a life saver! Albeit painful at first I can already feel a massive difference after only 3 weeks of wearing them. I've been back twice to see Mhairi and she is great
John Birrell
Oct 19, 2021
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Mhairi and her team at The Foot & Leg Clinic have provided some much needed pain relief from my on-going diabetic peripheral neuropathy condition. Her 'opening up of the foot' treatment combined with foot and ankle muscle strengthening exercises have improved my overall condition. Mhairi's well-being Mantra is "drink gallons of water" - which is fine, unless you're s 65+ male patient ;-)
Allan Mowat
Oct 06, 2021
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Stewart Brockett
Sep 22, 2021
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Kristofer Law
Sep 15, 2021
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I went to Mhairi after struggling with progressive knee pain for a number of years. She listened to what I had to say and gathered as much relevant information as she could. Mhairi was then able to identify key structural issues with how I walk and, though her vast experience and knowledge, she was able to create a treatment plan during that initial assessment. It was also very clear she understood how important being pain free was for me.
I've been to many physiotherapists and similar titles, Mhairi and her team stand out among them all thanks to their professional and capable clinic. I'd recommend
I've been to many physiotherapists and similar titles, Mhairi and her team stand out among them all thanks to their professional and capable clinic. I'd recommend
Elspeth Spenklepenny
Aug 05, 2021
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Usually a strong, fit woman who loves being outdoors; I’ve been so debilitated by chronic Achilles Tendonitis and the consequential changes to my gait and physicality I’d become incredibly depressed. Having tried physiotherapy, medical acupuncture, orthotics prescribed by a podiatrist and eventually paid for a private MRI which showed severe… thickening of the tendon I continued to hobble about. The things I could do had become so limited I could see no way of getting better; the G.P wrote me a script for anti-depressants and put me on an eight-month waiting list for (more) physiotherapy
John Scanlon
Aug 05, 2021
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Dailene Logan
Jul 28, 2021
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Ray McCarthy
Jul 19, 2021
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I’ve been taking my Daughter to see Mhairi for over a year, having previously spent 2+ years back and forth to NHS clinics with little improvement. Mhairi has been brilliant in diagnosing and treating her issues, but shes also great at encouraging her and giving her confidence as she sees improvements. I would definitely recommend The Foot and Leg Clinic.
Bri Fin
Jul 18, 2021
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I would highly recommend the foot and leg clinic. Before I attended I had suffered for years from pain in my shoulder and tended to limp when I was walking. Eventually, it was extremely painful to walk. Mhairi and the foot and leg clinic were recommended to me and I have never looked back! Mhairi quickly diagnosed flat feet and one leg shorter than… the other, which was causing the limping, pain in my feet and shoulder pain. She took casts and had insoles made for me, with one insole raised to ensure my legs and feet are at the same level. Mhairi also recommended that I wear high stability
Joan Loftus
Jun 20, 2021
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