Haven’t Heard of Foot Mobilisation Therapy? It’s Like an Oil Change for Your Feet!
Foot Mobilisation Therapy (FMT) is a hands on treatment that uniquely incorporates both mobilisation and manipulation of the bones and joints in the feet. FMT helps manually realign these bones, which, when misaligned, can be a leading cause of foot and ankle pain. This allows the foot to move more smoothly much like how a car runs better after an oil change.
Every step we take places load through the bones and joints in our feet. If we have flat feet or high arches, these loads can be placed on the joints at angles that are not ideal for natural joint compression and loading.
Over time, this increased stress on the joints can contribute to bones in the foot becoming misaligned. This may cause foot pain and negatively affect foot posture. When one bone shifts out of place, it can create a chain reaction, causing other bones in the foot to also move out of alignment. This can affect the entire medial or lateral column of the foot.
One of the key bones involved in foot loading is the talus. The importance of the talus in lower limb structure and walking mechanics has been recognised for centuries. The talus is considered a hydraulic joint because it has no muscular attachments only ligamentous attachments making it more prone to misalignment.
Foot Mobilisation Therapy can assist with realigning the talus, which can then positively influence the alignment of other bones throughout the foot.
FMT works through gradual change over a series of appointments. This hands on treatment supports the body’s natural healing processes. Synovial fluid – the body’s natural joint lubricant is encouraged to enter the joint spaces through mobilisation, helping to reduce pain and stiffness within the joints.
FMT can be used to help manage:
- Arthritic joints in the feet
- Bunions
- Claw toes
- General foot fatigue
- Arch pain
- Heel pain
- Shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles pain
- Ankle sprains
- Neuroma and bursitis
By completing FMT, joints can become more mobile, foot posture may improve, surrounding muscles can become stronger, and pain signals being received by the body may reduce.
Foot Mobilisation Therapy promotes improved mobility, function and posture in the feet.
It is suitable for all ages and takes only minutes to perform. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the clinic or speak with one of our friendly Podiatrists, who can explain the treatment in more detail.
