Steven Dowdeswell BSc (Hons) Pod Med MsCh HCPC
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Musculo-Skeletal Podiatrist - Specialist in Biomechanics, Shockwave and Orthotic Therapy. About your Foot Specialist
Steven Dowdeswell has been involved and trained as a foot specialist for over 15 years, initial training was funded by the NHS whilst undertaking his clinical degree in Podiatric Medicine, during his education an award for top
performance in the use of Anaesthetic and surgery was achieved. As is standard, a certificate in prescription only medicines enables rapid access to supply Antibiotics for infection, Steroid for injection and also Local anaesthetic for skin and soft tissue surgery. We offer the latest Podiatric treatment for foot, ankle and leg pain. Specialising in Heel and Arch pain with a specific focus upon Sports Injuries. As a keen climber and previously being an avid fell/mountain runner and endurance horse rider, Steven is passionately aware of the importance of pain free movement. Our patients range from 6 years to 96 years of age and we welcome all Chiropody and Podiatry clients along with those suffering sports injuries. Many, travel large distances to see Steven, the greatest being Aberdeenshire and East Sussex. But regularly those suffering with foot pain, visit from Shrewsbury, Hereford, Shropshire, Welsh borders, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. This is particularly for our Shockwave and Custom Orthotics Clinics here in Telford. Steven Is an expert in treating bio mechanically caused pain, with custom orthotics and insoles along with exercise rehabilitation. One of his main duties is the running of Precision Made Orthotics Laboratory here in Telford. As a true specialist, Steven advises and makes orthotics for other Physiotherapists, Podiatrists and Harley Street Surgeons. As a specialist advisor, the past 10 years were involved in writing medical legal reports and assisting Forensic analysis of gait (the way people walk for legal purpose). With this in mind, he claims that his orthotics here are the best available for an individual patient. SPECIALISTS IN FOOT AND LEG PAIN - SPORTS INJURY CLINIC TREATMENTS
Many people are affected by foot pain, the cause of foot pain is typically Mechanical or less often Medical. Quite often these conditions can be painful and make everyday tasks more difficult or equally prevent us from participating in the sports and activities that are so important! A proficient diagnosis by a Health-Care professional is the only realistic start point. Mr Steven Dowdeswell is an experienced clinician with over 14 years’ experience and a full BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine (HCPC Registered). We use the very best and latest technology, a caring attitude and 14 years’ experience to help get you pain free and rehabilitated as soon as possible. Sports Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Modalities are used, in addition to my more medical based treatment regimes. At TheFootDoctors we work with private patients throughout the UK, As expert Podiatrists in Telford Shropshire we are local to Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury, for all of your foot pain needs. Our expertise allows many conditions to be treated conservatively and painlessly. Steven is highly skilled in providing the very best custom orthotics available. No inaccurate foam box or plaster paris casts and all Custom Insoles are designed by Steven Dowdeswell on the best Cad systems available. Our Orthotic insoles cannot be bettered.
“We are Experts in Treating Foot & Heel Pain with Shockwave and Orthotics.”
TREATMENTS - OVERVIEW
The Foot Doctor Treats all Foot Ankle and Leg Pain. As a Telford based Sports and MSK Podiatrist, I treat all lower limb injuries, From ingrown toenails to Runners knee. Irrespective of activity, age or condition, I will aim to get you moving again! Treatments Available
Treatment is as wide ranging as the actual injuries and medical problems that are dealt with.
• Self Help - A definite and simple set instructions will be issued to you. This may include basic activity modification, strengthening and footwear advice. Or more comprehensive assistance or prescription medication.
• Strength/Flexibility withPhysio and Taping - Basic exercises that take little time will be provided. If you are an active sports person or athlete, a full program and review structure for solving muscle imbalance and injury will be provided.
• Orthotics - A 3D laser scan allows accurate casting and the finest orthotics to be personally designed and manufactured by myself, in my own international orthotic insole laboratory based here in Telford. We have a dedicated orthotic page for a reason, when it comes to foot and ankle pain, they are clinically proven to stop pain and reverse injury. But only when used properly and only when they are of the finest quality. This is not possible elsewhere, only two other such facilities exist within the Great Britain.
• Shockwave Therapy - A large investment in Orthotics and now Shockwave therapy, has been made in our Telford and Shrewsbury based pain clinic. £100, 000 of equipment has been self-funded for a reason; because it works. Shockwave therapy stops pain, rapidly speeds healing and rehabilitates otherwise chronic injured that would require surgery to otherwise resolve.
• Steroid Injections - A useful adjunct in acute and very painful cases, aiding rehabilitation. Not a cure, but prevents excessive pain relief causing Stomach problems and is far more effective. Rarely used or indeed required.
• Podiatry and Chiropody - I have availability for the usual Nail Complaints, fungal infections and hard skin that can be treated with great quality Chiropody and Podiatry here in Telford.
• Surgery - Soft tissue surgery with anaesthetic to treat great Verrucae, warts and Ingrown nails. Relatively painless and effective.
• Antibiotics - Both infected nails and skin infections are quite common!
• Clearanail for Fungal Nails - A clinically effective, easy and painless solution for your discoloured nails. I will often tell patients that "If I cannot stop your pain or fix your injury - it is unlikely to be fixed". This is testament to the broad scope of diagnostic skill, equipment and myriad of various treatment modalities that are offered for foot, ankle and leg pain here in my Telford and Shrewsbury Office.
