Specialist Podiatry for foot, ankle and lower-limb pain
What would you like help with?
You do not need to know exactly what is wrong before booking. Many people come to the clinic because something hurts, feels different or keeps coming back.
Choose the area that feels closest to your concern when booking an appointment.
Foot or heel pain
Heel pain, arch pain and pain under the foot can have several possible causes. Assessment can help clarify what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Sports or running injury
For runners, cyclists and active people with foot, ankle or lower-limb pain. Stuart can assess how movement, loading, footwear and training may be contributing to symptoms.
Walking, gait or movement concerns
If pain appears when you walk, run or stand for longer periods, a movement and gait assessment may help explain what is happening.
Children’s foot concerns
Calm, reassuring assessment for children’s foot pain, flat feet, walking concerns and lower-limb development.
Biomechanics
A biomechanical assessment looks at how your feet, legs and body move together.
Clear answers for foot and lower-limb pain
Pain is often a signal that something needs assessing, but the painful area is not always the full story. Your symptoms may be linked to how your foot loads, how your lower limb moves, your footwear, activity levels, strength, flexibility or previous injury. Stuart will take time to understand the pattern, assess how your feet and legs are working together and explain the findings in plain English.
The aim is to help you understand what may be contributing to your pain and what can be done next.
Specialist Podiatry services
Evolution Podiatry provides Specialist Podiatry care for everyday pain, sports injuries, gait concerns, children’s foot health and treatment-led problems such as verrucas and nail conditions.
Sports Podiatry
For runners, cyclists and active people with foot, ankle or lower-limb pain. Stuart assesses how your movement, loading, footwear and training may be contributing to symptoms.
Biomechanical Assessment
A detailed look at how your feet, legs and body move together. This can be useful for persistent pain, recurring injury, flat feet, orthoses advice and lower-limb concerns.
Gait Analysis
Gait analysis helps assess the way you walk or run, giving insight into movement patterns that may be linked to pain or injury.
Paediatric Podiatry
Clear, reassuring assessment for children’s foot pain, walking concerns, flat feet and developmental lower-limb issues.
Meet Stuart Hodder
Stuart Hodder is a Specialist Podiatrist and the clinical lead at Evolution Podiatry. He works with patients experiencing foot, ankle and lower-limb pain, helping them understand what may be contributing to their symptoms and what the most suitable next step is.
His approach is calm, practical and personal. Patients see Stuart for clear explanations, careful assessment and treatment planning that is shaped around their symptoms, movement, footwear, activity level and goals.
Stuart has a particular interest in lower-limb function, biomechanics, gait analysis, sports and exercise injuries, child development and alignment concerns. This means he often looks beyond the painful area itself. His work involves assessing concerns such as heel pain, Achilles pain, shin splints, flat feet, sports injuries, gait problems, children’s foot concerns and orthotic needs.
- Specialist Podiatrist and a member of the Royal College of Podiatrists
- HCPC registered (CH14453)
- Experienced in NHS and private practice
- Strong interest in biomechanics and gait analysis
- Runner and cyclist with personal experience of injury and rehabilitation
- Registered and works with insurance medical providers
Common problems we assess
Foot and lower-limb pain can affect work, sport, walking and day-to-day comfort. You may know the name of your condition, or you may simply know that something does not feel right.
Stuart can assess your symptoms, explain what may be contributing to them and guide you towards the most suitable next step.
Plantar Fasciitis
A common cause of pain under the heel or arch, often linked to load, activity, footwear or foot mechanics.
Heel Pain
Pain under or around the heel, often noticeable when standing, walking or getting up after rest.
Morton’s Neuroma
Burning, tingling or a stone-in-shoe feeling near the toes may be linked to nerve irritation and forefoot loading patterns issues.
Shin Splints (MTSS)
Pain along the shin that may develop with running, sport or changes in training load.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Pain or stiffness around the Achilles tendon, which may be linked to activity, loading or calf function.
Bunions
Bunions can cause rubbing, pressure or big toe joint pain, often affecting footwear comfort, walking, sport or daily activity levels.
Flat Feet
Flat feet are often harmless, but arch pain, tired feet or inside ankle discomfort may benefit from careful podiatry assessment.
Verruca & Warts
Verrucas can become painful, persistent or difficult to manage, especially when pressure builds during standing, walking, running or sport activity.
Treatment options guided by assessment
Treatment should be based on your symptoms, assessment findings, lifestyle and goals. You do not need to choose a treatment before booking an appointment. Stuart will assess the problem, explain what is happening and discuss the options that may be appropriate for you.
Verruca Treatments
Painful or persistent verrucas can be assessed carefully, with suitable treatment options explained according to symptoms and previous treatment history.
Ingrown Toenail
Ingrown toenails can be painful or inflamed, and Stuart can assess whether simple care or nail surgery may suit you.
Lunula Laser for Fungal Nail
Lunula Laser may be considered for fungal nail concerns, alongside assessment, testing where suitable and realistic expectations about regrowth timescales.
Foot Orthoses (Insoles)
Foot orthoses are insoles designed to support foot function, and are recommended only where assessment suggests they may help you.
Podiatry clinics in London and Surrey
Evolution Podiatry provides specialist foot, ankle and lower-limb care across London and Surrey. Choose the clinic that is most convenient for you, then book an appointment or speak to the clinic if you are unsure which location or appointment type is most suitable.
Notting Hill, W10
Specialist Podiatry care in Notting Hill for patients across West London.Wimbledon, SW19
Foot and lower-limb assessment in Wimbledon for patients across South West London.Woking, GU21
Podiatry appointments in Woking for patients across Surrey.
What happens when you book an assessment?
We listen
We assess
We explain
Useful information before you book
Pricing
Clear appointment and treatment pricing is available before you book.
Insurance
Evolution Podiatry works with a range of private medical insurers. Cover depends on your policy, insurer, appointment type, treatment type, authorisation and practitioner recognition. Please check your cover and obtain any required authorisation before your appointment.
Clear, personal podiatry care
The care and attention I received was exceptional. The team took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel completely at ease throughout my treatment.
I had been anxious about visiting a podiatry clinic for years. From the moment I walked in, the staff put me at ease. Truly outstanding service.
Professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. My recovery has been remarkable thanks to the tailored treatment plan they created for me.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to know what condition I have before booking?
No. Many people book because they have pain, discomfort or a change in how they walk, run or move. Stuart can assess your symptoms, explain what may be contributing to them and guide you through the next steps.
- What does a podiatrist treat?
A podiatrist assesses and treats foot, ankle and lower-limb problems. This can include heel pain, sports injuries, gait concerns, verrucas, nail problems, flat feet, orthoses and children’s foot concerns.
- When should I see a podiatrist?
Book an assessment if foot, ankle or lower-limb pain is affecting walking, running, sport or daily activity. It is also worth getting advice if symptoms keep coming back, are getting worse or have not improved with sensible self-care.
- Which appointment should I book?
If you are new to the clinic, a new patient appointment is usually the right starting point. If your problem relates to walking, running, alignment, recurring injury or orthoses, a Biomechanical & Gait Assessment may be more suitable.
- What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring the shoes you wear most often, any sports shoes if relevant and details of previous treatment. If you have scan results, referral letters or medical reports linked to your symptoms, bring those too.
- Do I need a GP referral?
Many patients can book directly. If you are using private medical insurance, check whether your insurer requires a GP referral or authorisation before booking.
Insights
Helpful, plain English articles about foot pain, sports injuries, gait, children’s foot health and treatment options.
How your footwear can affect foot and lower-limb pain
Why does my foot hurt when I walk?
