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“Tim was knowledgeable, gave me time to explain what was wrong and explained everything he was doing. I now have a plan for recovery and feel confident going forward.”
Whether you have a question about our services, need assistance scheduling an appointment, or want to learn more about our clinic, feel free to reach out.
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Steps Podiatry & Gait · Inverness
Detailed clinical assessment for persistent pain, injury, instability and complex foot or ankle problems, with diagnostic foot & ankle ultrasound available where clinically appropriate.
Choose your assessment
Choose a specialist assessment, with or without time reserved for diagnostic ultrasound.
Comprehensive clinical assessment
A detailed consultation and focused examination designed to establish a working diagnosis and agree the most appropriate next step.
Assessment with focused imaging
45 minutes. A specialist foot & ankle assessment with diagnostic ultrasound of the suspected injury or affected area.
Diagnostic Foot & Ankle Ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound can provide real-time information about selected tendons, the plantar fascia, joints and superficial soft tissues. Your clinical assessment determines whether scanning is useful. Not every foot or ankle problem requires ultrasound.
Explore Foot & Ankle Ultrasound →What happens at the appointment
The appointment is designed to move beyond a symptom label and develop a clinically reasoned working diagnosis.
We discuss your symptoms, activity, previous injuries and treatment history, alongside your recovery goals — whether that means everyday activity, walking, running or returning to sport.
Clinical and special tests are selected according to the structures and conditions suspected.
You receive a clear explanation of findings and the most sensible treatment or investigation route.
Conditions assessed
Your treatment pathway
Further investigation or treatment is recommended only where it is likely to add useful clinical value.
A real-time scan of the painful or injured area to help understand your symptoms and guide the next step.
Walking or running analysis with whole-lower-limb testing where broader movement factors need investigation.
A treatment option for selected persistent tendon and plantar heel conditions.
Targeted rehabilitation, footwear advice, gait retraining or onward referral where required.
When a wider view is needed
For selected sporting, walking or persistent movement-related problems, our Functional 3D Gait Assessment provides a wider view of the lower limb, combining objective walking or running analysis with clinically relevant strength, dynamometry and mobility testing.
Your clinician
Tim’s clinical work focuses on persistent and sports-related foot and ankle problems, combining clinical examination, movement analysis and diagnostic ultrasound.
Meet Tim →Patient feedback
“Tim was knowledgeable, gave me time to explain what was wrong and explained everything he was doing. I now have a plan for recovery and feel confident going forward.”
“Quick to identify the problem and quick to sort out a solution… Results have been close to 10/10. Very knowledgeable and good at explaining everything in an everyday manner.”
“Tim confirmed the diagnosis and recommended appropriate treatment. After four sessions of shockwave treatment, I am already seeing a massive difference.”
Frequently asked questions
Choose the £130 45-minute combined appointment for specialist assessment with diagnostic ultrasound. The £85 Specialist Foot & Ankle Assessment is also available.
No. A separate 3D gait and whole-lower-limb assessment may be recommended where broader movement, strength or sporting factors require investigation.
The priority is assessment and a clear plan. Advice, rehabilitation, footwear guidance or an appropriate orthotic option may be provided or arranged where suitable.
No. You can book directly. Where another investigation or specialist opinion is more appropriate, this will be discussed.
Ready to book?
Book the £130 combined appointment for specialist assessment and diagnostic ultrasound of the suspected injury or affected area.
Our clinic
Steps Podiatry & Gait provides a calm, professional setting for specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
