Education and Research Centre

Ex Baggies player and Bolton Wanderers’ Paul Robinson officially opened the Salts Healthcare Techstep Education and Research Centre, the first purpose built clinic in the UK ‘solely’ for the understanding, development and support of the human foot.

The opening of a UK first - Techstep Education and Research Centre, the first purpose built clinic in the UK ‘solely’ for the understanding, development and support of the human foot is testament to their simple mission statement of Innovation, Innovation, Innovation.

We have invested £500,000 in Techstep – a “foot clinic” boasting state-of-the-art sensory treadmills, running strip with the latest movement monitoring software as used at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, teaching facilities, R&D offices and secure indoor parking.  All managed by our team of specialists to advance the knowledge of podiatrists orthotists and Physiotherapist.

Techstep aims to be the UK’s leading training centre for student podiatrists orthotists and Physiotherapist, R&D facility, treatment hub for professional sportsmen and women, and ‘walk-in’ centre for people with foot problems.  Techstep is a giant stride in pushing the boundaries of knowledge and product development available to healthcare professionals involved in the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg.

Student podiatrists and orthotists will be able to visit the clinic and see the latest technology in action.  Indeed, Techstep welcome educational visits as this will fuel its desire for further research and development in the field. 

Full details of training courses available will be posted shortly.