NK Active

NK Active Specialist Foot, Ankle & Lower Limb Clinic in Awbridge, Romsey, with satellite clinics in Basingstoke & Winchester.

See us for all lower limb issues, including diagnosis, gait analysis, sports injuries & rehab, general mobility and routine chiropody. Nick graduated from Northampton University in 2009 and finished his Masters in clinical lower limb biomechanics at Brighton University in 2019. He has been fortunate enough to work with a range of people, from those with the simple aim of being able walk to the sho

ps, right up to elite / professional athletes, including the London 2012 Paralympic games. Nick then started NK Sports Podiatry Ltd, later becoming NK Active. Here are NK Active we are passionate about getting you back to activity, and more importantly keeping you there. We understand your pain, we have had several injuries and understand the pain of not being able to play sport and be active. We are fortunate enough to have 3D gait analysis equipment in our clinic, the only location south of London. 3D gait analysis allows us to look at walking and running in all 3 planes of motion, a normal camera can’t see rotation. It allows us to look at hip to toe function as one and takes out the guessing. Patients describe it as as ‘A MRI of how you run’

We have the AXiT strength by numbers system in clinic, which we utilise to gain a clear understanding of your strength profile. We have also recently acquired an AlterG anti gravity treadmill, which is beneficial to both injury recovery and improving strength and fitness. Combined with our shockwave equipment and Swift microwave therapy machine, we are truly a one-stop-shop for all your lower limb requirements. We will work with you, offering a range of treatments from exercise programmes, return to activity plans, footwear advice, custom orthoses, we will do everything we can to help you, with you in full control of your treatment plan. We keep up to date with the latest evidence and have access to a full-strength gym, to help take you the whole journey from injury back to activity, whatever level that is, remember age is just an number.

Great evening with Fareham Hockey Club helping do some strength testing with the Men’s 1st team performance squad. Massi...
20/05/2026

Great evening with Fareham Hockey Club helping do some strength testing with the Men’s 1st team performance squad. Massive thanks to Jess for putting the lads through their paces!!!

Using the data now to help make personal recommendations around strength work for for pre season then we shall repeat the testing before the season to check their progress.

18/05/2026

To wrap up our three-part series welcoming Jim to the NK Active team, we sat down for a quick chat about one of the most common issues he sees in practice and one he knows well as a runner and coach himself.

In this final video, Jim and Nick discuss Achilles tendon problems, why track athletes may develop Achilles tendon injuries, and what may happen to tendon load when runners transition from road to track surfaces.

Short, sharp, and packed with useful insight, all in under 3 minutes.

🎥 Watch Parts 1 & 2 on our page if you haven't already — and a big welcome again to Jim! 🐾

16/05/2026

Getting to know Jim 👋

We put him on the spot so you don't have to. 🎤⬇️

Zero warning. All the questions

15/05/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Jim to the NK Active team! 🎉

A runner, coach, and self-confessed steak enthusiast, Jim’s journey into podiatry started the best way possible, being inspired by his own physio. He brings that same passion for movement and recovery to every patient he sees.

🐾 Welcome to the team, Jim! 👟

🎉 Say hello to JimOur newest MSK Podiatrist at NK Active!Jim Davies joins us with a serious passion for all things movem...
09/05/2026

🎉 Say hello to Jim

Our newest MSK Podiatrist at NK Active!

Jim Davies joins us with a serious passion for all things movement. When he's not in clinic helping patients move better, you'll find him on the track, competing and coaching middle distance running. The man lives and breathes what he preaches. 🏃‍♂️

Outside of running, he's a proud dog dad 🐕, a well-travelled adventurer ✈️ (though he'll quietly admit the New Forest is still top of the list 🌿), and someone with very strong opinions on how a steak should be cooked. Blue. No further questions. 🥩 (Nick would agree he is right with this)

Whether you're dealing with a niggling injury, want to improve your performance, or just want to move without pain, Jim is exactly who you need.

📍 Book in with Jim via the link below

https://nk-active.au1.cliniko.com/bookings?practitioner_id=1930298673015555995&appointment_type_id=1940644871500989616

👋 Suffering from foot or ankle pain?I'm looking for someone to be a patient for me at the MSK Lunch Club on Friday, 24th...
15/04/2026

👋 Suffering from foot or ankle pain?

I'm looking for someone to be a patient for me at the MSK Lunch Club on Friday, 24th April at 12:00 — and there's something in it for you!

✅ FREE initial assessment with Nick Knight

💰 Discount on future treatment

🎥 Your session will be filmed and featured on the MSK Lunch Club to help with education for other healthcare professionals.

Please note that you must be happy to be filmed, with the video used on the MSK Lunch Club.

If that sounds like you — or you know someone who could benefit — drop me a message or comment below. I'd love to help! 🙏

Or drop the team a message at [email protected]

Thanks

Nick

13/04/2026

☕️ Tea Talks with Nick | Not Everything Is What It Seems 👀

A quick insight straight from clinic this week…

It’s easy to spot something like a leg length difference and jump straight to a solution: heel raises & insoles??

But what if that’s just a red herring? 🎣

In this episode, Nick talks about the importance of:
🔍 Looking beyond the obvious
🧠 Taking a thorough history
💪 Prioritising strength & conditioning where needed
🎯 Creating the right plan for the right individual

Sometimes the thing you see first isn’t driving the problem.

24/02/2026

☕️ Tea Talks with Nick – Heel Pain… it’s not always plantar fasciitis 👣

Stepped on Lego? Nick has and it sparked this week’s Tea Talk 👀

Heel pain is something we see all the time in clinic, and one of the biggest misconceptions is that it’s always plantar fasciitis… but that’s not always the case.

In this episode, Nick breaks down 3 common causes of heel pain and how to tell the difference:

🔍 Plantar fasciitis
Pain on the inside of the heel, often worse first thing in the morning and eases as you get moving.

🦶 Fat pad irritation
Tender directly under the heel: think pain with impact (like heel strike) or long periods of standing.

🦴 Calcaneal (heel bone) bruising
Pain when squeezing the heel, hopping, or even throbbing at night.

💡 The tricky part?
You can sometimes have all three at once, which is why getting the right diagnosis matters.

Understanding the type of heel pain is key to getting the right treatment and getting you back to doing what you love.

🎥 Watch the full video to learn how Nick differentiates these in clinic.

16/02/2026

Step behind the scenes at NK Active 👣✨

From detailed 3D foot scans to creating your personalised prescription, watch how we design and 3D print custom orthoses — all the way through to the final product.

The real magic? It’s all done in-house. That means complete control over quality, precision, and the ability to make quick modifications if needed.

Designed by podiatrists, our orthoses don’t just support your feet, they can help improve function throughout the entire lower limb, from the hips and knees right down to the toes.

Personalised. Precise. Built for you.

12/02/2026

Nick injured his heel at the start of the month (hazard: child’s plastic toy 🧸 (parents, you get it!)

Then he played hockey… and made it worse.
Direct impact onto his heel fat pad = not ideal.

So what did he do? Treated himself like he would for his patients👇

✔️ Taped his foot to reduce fat pad impact
✔️ Switched to his Vimazi trainers to offload the heel (softer, less stiff foam at the heel = better load management)

Result?
Jumping around comfortably and back on his feet without aggravating it, and paused his hockey training/games until he is better with his symptoms🙌

Fat pad irritation needs impact management, not just “rest and hope.”

03/02/2026

☕️ Tea Talks with Nick | Imaging: When Is It Actually Helpful?

This week’s Tea Talk came straight from conversations in clinic and a question we hear all the time 👇
“Do I need a scan… and will it change my treatment?”

Nick breaks down the role of imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT) when managing forefoot pain, especially pain between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals.

👣 Key takeaways from this episode:
• Bursitis vs neuroma — different diagnoses, often very similar conservative management
• Imaging is brilliant for ruling out the serious stuff
• But… it doesn’t always change the rehab plan
• A thorough history + examination can often guide treatment first
• When imaging is essential: stress fractures need early offloading!
• Why multiple findings can coexist, without all of them being the pain driver

💡 Big reminder:
👉 Treat the patient, not the scan.

Sometimes the best first step isn’t imaging: it’s footwear, width, insoles, and load management. If progress stalls, imaging can then help guide the next decision.

Address

Pepper Mill Barn, Old Salisbury Lane
Romsey
SO51OGD

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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