Static and Dynamic Assessment of the joints of the foot and lower leg (Gait Analysis)
Force Plate Diagnostics
Walking, running, sports analysis, functional movement patterns, assessment of pathologic gait. Pre and post surgical assessments, gait and posture re-education.
Every person moves differently, there is not a right or wrong way to walk, however efficiency of movement is key. Inefficient movement may and often does lead to injury and joint deformity. From foot and ankle positioning to pain free walking and injury prevention to improved performance. Gait analysis and biomechanical assessments are designed to diagnose pathological movement patterns and inefficiencies in movement of the foot and lower leg. You will be assessed both in your shoes and bare foot. You may walk significantly differently in shoes to how you do walk bare foot.
Dynamic Neuro Stabilisation (DNS). Techniques developed by the University of Prague, we use DNS looking at your functional movement patterns and how you may be promoting risk of injury and how to improve your movement and muscle recruitment to work to prevent injury and pain and restore wellness in movement.
Gait rehabilitation. If your walking and movement is causing you a problem, we will work with you to ensure that you are moving as efficiently and as safely as your body will allow. Gait rehabilition is a discovery for both practitioner and patient, it takes time but in most cases, patience is rewarded by a body that will move with more ease and reduced injury risk and often, pain free. We will refer to Physiotherapist and other medical professionals should we feel it is appropriate and will benefit.
Gait Scan Image from RS SCAN force plate
Why biomechanics and musculoskeletal assessments?
Joint problems Identifying how foot posture or walking style contributes to hip, knee, or ankle joint issues.
Injury prevention Assessing movement to reduce risk of overuse or repetitive strain injuries.
Rehabilitation Aiding recovery from injury or surgery by correcting gait and supporting proper movement patterns.
Diabetic feet Analysing pressure points and gait to prevent ulceration and foot complications in diabetics.
Arthritic feet Understanding movement limitations caused by arthritis to tailor effective orthotic support.
Joint conditions Assessing mechanical factors that influence pain or degeneration in joints throughout the lower limb.
Skin conditions / callus / hard skin and corns Evaluating pressure and friction points that may lead to thickened or damaged skin.
Falls prevention Identifying instability, muscle weakness, or poor gait that increases the risk of falls, particularly in seniors.
Pre and post surgery Supporting recovery and preventing re-injury through analysis before or after foot and lower limb surgery.
Improve performance Helping athletes and active individuals enhance efficiency and power through better movement mechanics.
Athletes Detailed biomechanical analysis to optimise performance and reduce injury risk in competitive sport.
Children’s feet Monitoring development and correcting early issues such as flat feet or unusual walking patterns.
Biomechanical / orthopaedic assessments In-depth evaluation of foot structure and movement to inform treatment plans or referrals.
Force plate gait analysis and foot pressure measurements (available soon) Advanced technology to track foot pressure and balance, enhancing precision in diagnosis and treatment planning.
