Gait analysis can help a wide range of problems. You may need help walking to reduce the fear of falling. Runners often get leg pains and see us to train pain free. Your child may be tripping or walking with their feet turned in. Or you've lived with an injury for a while and want to get it sorted.

It is widely accepted by biomechanics specialists that the most common structural problem is excessive foot pronation, where your heel rolls in too much and lowers the arch of your foot. Research has shown this to be a common cause of many foot and leg injuries in active individuals:

• arch strain or plantarfasciitis
• heel pain
• pain on the ball of foot
• inner ankle pain
• shin splints
• achilles tendonitis

Our gait analysis assessment is performed by a specialist HCPC Registered Podiatrist with a wealth of biomechanical knowledge. In addition to a thorough physical assessment, your gait will be assessed whilst walking or running because the more information we collect about you, the more likely the outcome will be a successful one. Following your assessment, your therapist will discuss your treatment options, including prefabricated or custom made insoles.

Our biomechanical assessment is very different to gait analysis provided by a sports shop - they are usually not medically trained or a HCPC registered podiatrist, so their knowledge is limited to advising you on the correct trainer.

We're always happy to discuss your needs before booking, as it isn't always easy to know what treatment is right for you. Just give us a call and one of our therapists will have a chat and give you advice to help you decide.

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