The practice

Achilles THE WALKING CLINIC is the only clinic in the Midlands dedicated to walking. It specialises in the treatment of subtle mechanical disorders of walking.

We treat pain, in the heel, forefoot, ankle, shin and knee. We are particularly interested in mechanical low back pain that worsens on walking.

We are also enthusiastic about performance. Walk better, further, for less effort, and less wear and tear.

We evaluate children's gait-style, particularly where there is a family history of foot and walking-related problems, or where posture seems poor.

We are often asked to check orthoses and assess their suitability objectively. We can and do analyse problem orthoses.

The Walking Clinic has its own dedicated orthotics laboratory. We don't contract out the making of orthoses and neither do we manufacture for anyone else.

At the heart of The Walking Clinic is a particularly advance form of in-shoe computerised pressure measurement technology: Tekscan F Scan. This is used in the evaluation of gait-style and orthotic performance. It is used in conjunction with slow-motion video.

In addition to orthoses we also adjust and mobilise joints in the foot and leg and restore muscle-balance in a majority of our patients.

The practice is operated by walkers and its underlying philosophy is that the foot has its own support mechanisms which, when compromised, can be made to work better by the appropriate orthoses and exercises. We believe that arch supports weaken the foot.

If your problem is more related to simpler foot care needs please click to visit the sister clinic Clifton Chiropody Clinic

Visiting the clinic

Please bring a selection of worn shoes/boots (not high heeled fashion boots). Please bring trainers if possible, a pair of shorts or trousers that can be rolled up. Please write down a concise note of the condition (including history) you would like treated.

We are situated just on the periphery of Rugby town centre. From the Whitehall/Murray/Clifton Road roundabout we are 100 metres on the left, in the direction of Clifton village. Large on-site car park. If arriving by train proceed up Murray Road and turn left onto Clifton Road. All bus stops are 150 metres away outside Lawrence Sheriff School.