Conditions
We Treat Conditions That Affect Movement,
Walking, Balance, and Quality of Life.
TRUNK AND
UPPER BODY
Neck Pain and Stiffness
Neck Pain and Stiffness is often related to prolonged posture, reduced joint mobility, muscle tension, or altered movement mechanics. Symptoms may include limited range of motion, headaches, or pain that worsens with activity or sustained positions.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Pain can arise from poor movement coordination, muscle imbalance, or repetitive loading. It may affect lifting, reaching, or overhead activities and is often influenced by how the shoulder, neck, and upper back work together.
Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain
Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain refers to irritation or overload of the muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder. This commonly presents as pain with lifting the arm, reaching behind the body, or sleeping on the affected side.
Disc-Related Back Pain
Disc-Related Back Pain refers to symptoms associated with irritation or stress on the spinal discs. Management often focusses on improving movement efficiency, reducing mechanical stress, and supporting functional recovery.
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain is frequently associated with reduced spinal mobility, muscular fatigue, or inefficient movement patterns. Symptoms may vary from localized stiffness to pain that worsens with bending, sitting, or prolonged standing.
Sciatica-Type Leg Pain
Sciatica-Type Leg Pain typically involves discomfort that radiates from the lower back into the buttock or leg. It is often related to irritation of neural structure and may be influenced by spinal movement, posture, and loading.
LOWER LIMB AND
SPORTS-RELATED
Knee Pain
Knee Pain can result from altered walking mechanics, muscle imbalance, or repetitive loading. It may affect daily activities such as climbing stairs, squatting or prolonged walking and is often influenced by foot, hip, and gait mechanics.
Sprains and Strains
Sprains involve ligaments, while Strains affect muscles or tendons. These injuries can occur during sudden movements, slips, or changes in direction which may impact stability, strength and movement confidence.
Overuse Injuries
Overuse Injuries develop gradually when repetitive stress exceeds the body’s ability to adapt. Common examples include tendon irritation and joint pain that worsen with activity rather than a single traumatic event.
Sports-Related Movement Injuries
Sports-Related Movement Injuries often occur when tissues are exposed to loads beyond their current capacity. These injuries may be linked to training errors, biomechanics, or inadequate recovery.
FOOT AND
ANKLE
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy refers to irritation or degeneration of the Achilles tendon. It often presents as stiffness or pain at the back of the ankle, particularly during walking, running, or stair use.
Heel Pain
Heel Pain can arise from multiple causes, including tissue overload, altered foot mechanics, or repetitive impact. Symptoms may be felt at the bottom, back, or sides of the heel during walking or standing.
Plantar Fasciopathy
Plantar Fasciopathy, originally termed Plantar Fasciitis, involves irritation of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. It commonly presents as heel or arch pain, especially with the first steps in the morning or after prolonged standing.
Foot Arch Pain
Foot Arch Pain may be related to excessive strain on the soft tissue of the foot due to foot posture, footwear, or altered gait mechanics. Pain can develop gradually and worsen with prolonged activity.
Lesser Toe Deformities
Lesser Toe Deformities, which include Hammer Toes, Mallet Toes, and Claw Toes involve abnormal bending of the toe joints, often due to muscle imbalance or prolonged pressure from footwear. This can lead to discomfort, callus formation, and difficulty with shoe fit.
Morton’s Neuroma
Morton’s Neuroma refers to irritation of a nerve between the toes, commonly causing burning, tingling, or numbness in the forefoot. Symptoms are often aggravated by tight footwear or prolonged walking.
Hallux Limitus
Hallux Limitus is characterized by reduced motion at the big toe joint. Limited toe movement can alter walking mechanics and may contribute to pain in the foot, knee, hip, and lower back.
PERSISTENT AND
COMPLEX PAIN
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain is pain that persists beyond expected tissue healing time. It is often influenced by movement patterns, nervous system sensitivity, and overall load management rather than a single structural issue.
Recurrent Injuries
Recurrent Injuries are conditions that improve temporarily but return over time. These often indicate underlying movement or loading issues that have not been fully addressed.
Pain Related to Altered Biomechanics
Changes in the way a person walks or moves can place increased stress on certain tissues. Over time, this may potentially contribute to pain, fatigue, or reduced efficiency during daily activities.
Antonio M. Colasurdo is a Pedorthist
Candidate and Osteopath specializing in
foot and lower limb health. He helps
individuals improve their mobility, reduce
pain, and enhance overall quality of life.
Physicians are registrants of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Antonio Colasurdo is not a physician and thus, he is not a registrant of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Only a physician may, in the practice of his profession, make a medical diagnosis and establish a medical treatment to be respected. Antonio Colasurdo and the advice provided does not replace the recommendations made by a professional recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

