Advanced Technology for Better Foot Care
At Abbeyhill Footcare, we combine expert podiatry with advanced technology to provide accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and high-quality patient care.
Our modern equipment allows us to assess foot, ankle and lower limb conditions more precisely. This helps us create personalised treatment plans designed to support faster recovery and better long-term results.
Whether you have heel pain, tendon injuries, sports injuries, verrucae or walking difficulties, our technology helps us find the cause of your symptoms and choose the most suitable treatment for you.
Advanced Foot & Ankle
Treatments & Technologies
Shockwave Therapy
Radial & Focused Shockwave Therapy
Abbeyhill Footcare offers both Radial and Focused Shockwave Therapy to treat a wide range of short-term and long-term muscle and tendon conditions.
Shockwave Therapy uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. This can help reduce pain, improve blood flow, and support tissue repair, making it effective for ongoing tendon problems and persistent foot pain.
By using both radial and focused treatments, we can target different depths of tissue and tailor the therapy to the exact location of your injury.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Radial Shockwave Therapy delivers energy over a broader treatment area, making it particularly effective for superficial soft tissue injuries and chronic tendon pain.
Commonly used to treat:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Heel pain
- Tennis elbow
- Muscle trigger points
Focused Shockwave Therapy
Our Storz Duolith T-TOP Focused Shockwave System delivers highly targeted energy deeper into damaged tissue. This allows for precise treatment of chronic injuries and conditions affecting deeper structures.
Focused Shockwave Therapy may be recommended for:
- Chronic tendon injuries
- Persistent plantar fasciitis
- Morton's neuroma
- Bone stress injuries
- Long-standing musculoskeletal pain
Digitsole Gait Analysis
The way you walk can have a significant impact on your foot, ankle, knee and hip health.
Using Digitsole smart insole technology, we can analyse your walking pattern, pressure distribution and movement in real time.
This detailed assessment helps identify biomechanical problems that may contribute to pain, injury or reduced performance, allowing us to recommend targeted treatment and appropriate orthotic solutions.
Digitsole assessments can help with:
- Heel pain
- Running injuries
- Flat feet
- Knee pain
- Balance problems
- Foot fatigue
Baliston Health AI Practitioner Assistant
Abbeyhill Footcare uses the Baliston Health AI Practitioner Assistant to enhance our biomechanical assessments.
Using artificial intelligence alongside clinical expertise, the system analyses movement patterns and gait mechanics to provide objective insights into how your body moves.
This technology supports more accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment planning and ongoing progress monitoring throughout your rehabilitation.
It can assist with:
- Gait analysis
- Biomechanical assessments
- Injury prevention
- Rehabilitation monitoring
- Performance optimisation
Swift® Verruca Treatment
Swift® is an innovative microwave treatment designed to treat stubborn verrucae.
Rather than freezing or removing the verruca, Swift delivers controlled microwave energy into the affected tissue. This stimulates your body's immune system to recognise and fight the virus responsible for the verruca.
Treatment is quick, requires no dressings and allows most people to return to normal activities immediately afterwards.
Benefits include:
- Non-invasive treatment
- No acids or chemicals
- Minimal downtime
- Short treatment appointments
- Effective for persistent verrucas
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Our Konica Minolta MX1 Diagnostic Ultrasound allows us to examine muscles, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues during your appointment.
Unlike X-rays, which show bones, diagnostic ultrasound provides real-time images of soft tissue structures. This helps us diagnose injuries more accurately, assess the severity of the condition and monitor your progress throughout treatment.
Diagnostic ultrasound can assist with:
- Tendon injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ligament injuries
- Heel pain
- Soft tissue tears
- Sports injuries
MLS® Class IV Laser Therapy
Our Mphi 75 MLS® Class IV Laser uses advanced laser technology to reduce inflammation, relieve pain and promote tissue healing.
Laser therapy works by stimulating the body's natural repair processes at a cellular level, helping damaged tissues recover more efficiently.
It is a non-invasive treatment that can be used alongside rehabilitation programmes to support recovery from both acute and chronic conditions.
Laser therapy may help treat:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Arthritis
- Tendon injuries
- Nerve pain
- Soft tissue injuries
At Abbeyhill Footcare, we believe the best outcomes come from combining clinical expertise with the latest medical technology.
Our advanced equipment allows us to diagnose conditions earlier, monitor recovery more accurately and deliver evidence-based treatments tailored to your individual needs.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, living with chronic foot pain or looking to improve your mobility, we're committed to providing the highest standard of podiatry care using the latest innovations in foot and ankle medicine.
FAQs
Will I need all of these technologies during my appointment?
No. The technology we use depends on your symptoms, diagnosis and treatment plan. During your assessment, your podiatrist will recommend the most appropriate investigations or treatments for your condition.
Is Shockwave Therapy painful?
Most people experience some mild discomfort during treatment, but it is generally well tolerated. The intensity can be adjusted to suit your comfort level, and treatment sessions are usually quick, lasting around 10–15 minutes.
What conditions can Diagnostic Ultrasound help diagnose?
Diagnostic ultrasound is commonly used to assess tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis, ligament injuries, muscle tears and other soft tissue conditions affecting the foot and ankle. It provides real-time images that help guide diagnosis and treatment.
Is Laser Therapy safe?
Yes. MLS® Class IV Laser Therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment when delivered by trained healthcare professionals. It is designed to reduce pain and inflammation while promoting the body's natural healing processes.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book an appointment directly with Abbeyhill Footcare without a referral. If further investigations or specialist care are needed, we'll discuss the most appropriate next steps with you.