What is a muscoloskeletal (MSK) assessment?

As part of the biomechanical assessment, our HCPC Podiatrists and Orthotists are experts in musculoskeletal assessment. This is the specialist understanding that underpins any biomechanical assessment, and is the most important part of our biomechanical assessment. Collectively we have over 30 years clinical experience, and boast nationally recognised clinical specialists within our team. The Treatment Hub clinical team also deliver biomechanics and MSK assessment training across the UK.

The Treatment Hub Podiatrists and Orthotists are leaders in the field of assessment, and provide training on national MSK courses for Podiatrists and Orthotists across the country. Some of our clincians also lecture on the degree programme at the University of Stratchlyde for Prostetics and Orthotics.

The muscluloskeletal assessment has some key aspects

• Relevant medical history 
• Static alignment (an assessment of your body alignment when standing)
  
• Tissue stress testing
• Functional assessment testing
• Joint range of motion assessment to understand the available movement of the body
• Muscle powers of affected areas
• The use of biomechanical theories such as sagittal plane theory, tissue stress and the understanding of the phases of pathological gait