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what foot is sore?
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right
left
both
neither but i think my feet are making another body part sore (knee/hip/back) or changing how i walk
how long have you been sore?
less than a month
1 - 3 months
3 - 6 months
6 - 12 months
over a year
always been an issue
how old are you?
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Determine your foot arch type by selecting the shape closest to your weight bearing foot print simply dip your foot into water and step on the floor or review your footprint when coming out the bath or shower.(see pic below)
flat (no arch)
normal (arch visible)
high (much less imprint around the midfoot)
very high (mainly the heel and ball of foot on imprint)
Stand with your weight equally distributed between both feet and knees straight. Get someone to stand behind you with their hands on top of your pelvis (in the waist) Look in the mirror and look at the hands
Both appear to be level
Right side is high
Left side is high
pelvis is level but right knee wont straighten and is bent
pelvis is level but left knee wont straighten and is bent
how do you identify? (male, female, etc)
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what is your activity level?
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very active - work out every day
active - 3 - 5 times a week
no additional activity but generally active - active job/lifestyle - active job, dog walking, housework, gardening etc
fairly active - 1 - 3 times a week
no additional activity - desk job and no regular physical activity
sedentary - sitting or lying most of the day with very little activity
How tall are you?
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how much do you weigh?
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Select any of the following conditions you have been diagnosed with
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diabetes type 1
diabetes type 2
neuropathy
MS
CMT
cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Hemiplegia (weakness following stroke)
CTEV (clubfoot)
Hypermobility
Ehlors Danlos Syndrome
Bunion
Capsulitis
Digital neuritis
Plantar plate tear
claw deformities of toes
plantar fasciitis
achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy
posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction
shin splints
plantar fibroma
mortons neuroma
metatarsalgia
tarsal tunnel syndrome
baxters neuropathy
peroneal tendinopathy
foot drop
charcot foot
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
osteoarthritis right hip
osteoarthritis left hip
osteoarthritis right knee
osteoarthritis left knee
fracture of right tibia/fibula
fracture of left tibia/fibula
fracture of right femur (hip)
fracture of left femur (hip)
hip replacement right
hip replacement left
knee replacement right
knee replacement left
fibromyalgia
long covid
parkinson's
muscular dystrophy
gout
leg length discrepancy
5th metatarsal fracture
other foot fracture
scoliosis
degeneration of vertebrae )spondylosis or spondylolisthesis)
protuding disc in spine
cancer
dementia
haemachromatosis
osteogenesis imperfecta
previous foot surgery (give details below)
lymphoedema
previous foot ulcer (state where below)
cardiac issues
I have not been diagnosed with any conditions
Other
give further details of condition listed above if you can
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which healthcare professional diagnosed the above condition(s) select all that apply
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GP
advanced nurse practitioner
consultant/specialist advance practitioner
podiatrist
orthotist
physio
sports therapist
neurologist
rheumatologist
psychologist
N/a
Other
which of the following describes your knees when you are standing with your weight equally distributed on both feet
both knees normal alignment
knock kneed right (knee leaning inward)
knock kneed left
bow legged right (knee leaning out with space between the knees)
bow legged left
right knee usually bent
left knee usually bent
right knee hyperextends (leans backwards)
left knee hyperextends
what shoe size are you?
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do you do yoga?
yes regularly
yes sometimes
yes but very rarely
no
do you understand the benefits of yoga?
yes its great!
I think so?
not really
no
rate your average pain level (1 is low and 10 is high)
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
no pain
pain level on rising in the morning
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
no pain
pain level at night following increased activity
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
no pain
pain level at rest (after no real activity)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
no pain
pain level after activity such as walking
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
no pain
when are you struggling MOST with your foot related issue?
any weight bearing activity
Walking
running
Driving
Golfing
Dancing
Gym - weight machines
Standing for prolonged periods
At the end of an average day
On first rising after a period of rest (e.g. getting out of bed)
Constantly - the pain level doesn't change regardless of what you are doing
No real pattern
what have you tried to control your pain or issue with your foot? select all that apply
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over the counter pain relief eg paracetamol, ibuprofen etc
prescribed pain relief eg naproxen, amitriptyline
stretching/strengthening programme
stretching band
massage
heat pad
cold/ice
insole shop bought
insoles custom made prescribed
ankle supports
ankle foot orthosis (AFO)
heel raises/pads
evaluated footwear style and changed as appropriate
rest
walker boot for immobilisation
steroid injection
low level laser therapy
acupuncture
surgical intervention
not tried anything yet
Other
What activities do you participate in normally (select the option even if your sore foot/pain is stopping you from doing this currently)
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walking
hill walking
running
dancing
aerobics classes
clubbercise/zumba
cycling
mounting biking
spin fit
water aerobics class
tennis
badminton
pickleball
squash
golf
basketball/volleyball
football
cricket
yoga
pilates
I'm not a lover of activity
Can you perform a single limb heel raise where you stand on ONE foot and lift your heel off the ground, unsupported?
yes
right only
left only
no
do any of the following cause you pain?
pressing the sore area
Squeezing around the area e.g. across the ball of the foot either side of the joint
Moving the foot in a particular direction with no weight on it
no pain
If unable to perform single limb heel raise can you do any of the following modified versions?
Lift both heels together unsupported (not holding on)
Lift single heel whilst holding on to something (right)
Lift single heel whilst holding on to something (left)
Lift single heel whilst holding on to something (both - one at a time)
Lift both heels together whilst holding on to something)
Unable to lift heels up at all - too sore or weak
I can do a single heel raise thank you!
where is your pain? select all that apply
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heel
ball of foot
big toe joint
lesser toes
arch
ankle inside
ankle outside = between the foot and the ankle bone
ankle outside
along the outside border of the foot - 5th metatarsal
Base of 5th metatarsal - bone that sticks out on the outside border of foot about 1/3rd along the foot from the heel
front of ankle
top of foot
achilles
shin
calf
i dont have foot pain but think my foot posture is causing pain elsewhere in the body
type of symptoms (select all that apply)
burning pain
stabbing pain
muscle tightness
cramp/spasm
weakness
numbness
pins and needles
pressure (as if held in a vice)
dull ache
grinding
clicking
instability to outside of foot (feeling like your ankle is going to give way)
callous (hard skin)
swelling
discolouration
select any of the following things you do when you walk
Struggle to strike the ground with your heel
After initially striking the ground with your heel, your foot quickly slaps to the ground
Walk only on your toes
Walking more on your toes or ball of foot on one side
Springy - heels don't stay on the ground for long
Tend to walk mainly on heels
knees tend to bend too much when walking
knees tend to stay straight when walking
on or both your knees hyperextend (bend back the way(
When you swing your leg through, you sometimes catch the ground
When you swing your leg through, you have to swing it out to the side to clear the ground
When you swing your leg through, you have to raise up onto your supporting toe to help swing the other leg through
Shuffle when walking
Leaning over your supporting leg when you are weight bearing on it
Arch collapses - foot excessively flattens
Foot collapses to the outside
A lot of arch movement - foot feels unstable
I feel there are no issues with how I walk
when you walk what direction do your toes face?
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both point forward
both point out
both point in
one points forward one points in
one points forward one points out
one points in one points out
Take a photo of any insole you currently have and be sure to show any wear pattern on the top of the insoles as shown. If you dont have inlays send a picture of an inlay pulled out of a well worn shoe such as a trainer
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How did your foot (or other area) become sore?
ankle injury whilst on your foot (e.g. went over ankle)
Recent injury leading to ligament damage whilst on your foot
Traumatic injury - crush injury e.g. from a car crash or a large fall
Recent stress fracture
Increase in weight bearing aerobic activity eg. Running
Increase in weight bearing activity - e.g. new job in which you are on your feet more
Historical injury - fracture
Historical injury - ligament injury
Started in pregnancy
Weight gain
It's directly related to one of the conditions listed above eg. knee replacement
Honestly no idea
Started gradually with no real obvious cause
pain elsewhere? select all that apply
right knee inside
right knee outside
front of knee
left knee outside
left knee inside
back of knee
right hip
left hip
low back pain
no pain elsewhere
Look at your shoes. Are the soles worn down excessively in a certain area? Note any that apply
the entire heel
the outside heel
the inside heel
the ball of the foot
under the big toe
the toe ene of the shoe (from catching or dragging toe)
the whole inside edge
the whole outside edge
the outer ball of the foot
i have minimal or normal shoe wear
Did you have any interventions with your feet or walking when you were a child?
serial casting
surgery
insoles
heel raises
cast/harness for hip dysplasia
AFOs
ponsetti treatment (boots and bars)
plaster/walker boot for fracture
none
Can you lean back onto your heels, lift up your toes and walk a few steps ONLY on your heels?
no
yes I can walk a few steps
I could lift my toes up and go onto my heels but couldn't do any steps
I could manage on my right only
I could manage on my left only
Go up onto your tip toes (hold on if you have to) Look to see if you have an arch from the front of your heel to your big toe - check even if you don't normally see an arch when you are standing with your heels on the ground.
Yes I have an arch both when I am on my tip toes and when I stand normally
The arch is bigger when I stand on my tip toes
I only have an arch when I am on my tip toes
I have no real arch
I cant go up on my tip toes
can you bend forward and touch your toes
Yes with knees straight
Yes with slight bend at knees
No it is too sore behind my knees
No my back hurts too much
Sit down with your legs out in front and KNEES STRAIGHT. Grab a towel or belt and use this to pull your foot towards your face to check your calf and ankle range - see pic for guidance. Ask someone to check from the side to advise how far you can get.
I can get my foot to a 90 degree angle with my leg
I can get beyond 90 degrees
I cannot get to 90 degrees as it is too sore or tight
my ankle position is fixed and will not move
Take a picture of your sore foot from the side like the example shown here. Ensure your ankle is at a 90 degree angle like below. If doing this sitting have hips and knees at 90 degrees, with your knee directly above your ankle.
Upload File
Upload a video of you walking barefoot towards and then away from the camera - ensure you walk at least 3 steps.
Upload File
Finally, please advise if you have any further information about your sore foot or pain that you think is relevant. Particularly if you selected one of the conditions above, or have issues elsewhere. This is your chance to tell us anything that might help
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