Biomechanical Assessment & Gait Analysis at Feet First Podiatry Clinic
A biomechanical assessment and gait analysis is a dedicated appointment focused on how your body moves during walking or running. It looks at foot function, alignment, timing and load to identify inefficient or overloaded movement patterns that may be contributing to pain, injury or reduced performance.
At Feet First Podiatry Clinic, this service includes standard gait analysis, FootscanÂŽ pressure analysis and advanced 3D gait analysis when appropriate, allowing us to tailor the depth of assessment to your needs.
This appointment is separate from an MSK assessment, which focuses on diagnosing pain and injury rather than movement mechanics.
Why Patients Choose Us
- Dedicated biomechanics and gait analysis appointment
- FootscanÂŽ pressure plate technology
- Video gait analysis
- Advanced 3D gait analysis when indicated
- Assessment of foot, ankle, knee and hip mechanics
- Objective data to support clinical decisions
- Clear explanation of findings and next steps
Who This Assessment is For
This appointment is ideal if you:
- Want to understand how you walk or run
- Have recurring injuries or niggles
- Are considering orthotics
- Have been told you overpronate or supinate
- Experience pain linked to movement patterns
- Are returning to sport after injury
- Want to improve walking or running efficiency
- Want a preventative or performance-focused assessment
If your primary concern is pain, swelling or injury diagnosis, an MSK assessment may be more appropriate initially.
What We Assess
During your biomechanical and gait analysis we assess:
- Foot posture and arch function
- Walking and/or running mechanics
- Joint alignment at the foot, ankle, knee and hip
- Timing of heel strike, mid-stance and push-off
- Stability and balance
- Symmetry between left and right sides
- Footwear wear patterns
- Pressure distribution using FootscanÂŽ
This assessment focuses on dynamic movement, not static injury diagnosis.
FootscanÂŽ Pressure & Gait Analysis
FootscanÂŽ technology allows us to visualise:
- Pressure points under the foot
- Load distribution during walking and running
- Areas of overload or instability
- Timing of force transfer
- Differences between left and right feet
This information helps explain why certain injuries may keep recurring.
3D Gait Analysis (Advanced Assessment)
Where clinically appropriate, 3D gait analysis is used to provide a deeper, data-driven understanding of movement.
3D gait analysis allows us to measure:
- Joint angles at the foot, ankle, knee and hip
- Rotational movement patterns
- Timing throughout the gait cycle
- Asymmetry and compensation strategies
- Load transfer and shock absorption
This level of analysis is particularly useful for complex cases, recurrent injuries, athletes and performance-focused patients.
How We Use the Results
Your gait analysis allows us to:
- Identify inefficient or overloaded movement patterns
- Explain why pain or injury may keep returning
- Decide whether orthotics would be beneficial
- Design orthotics with greater precision
- Guide footwear recommendations
- Inform rehabilitation and strengthening programmes
- Reduce future injury risk
- Improve movement efficiency and confidence
What Treatment May Follow
Based on your findings, recommendations may include:
- Custom 3D-printed orthotics (Phits)
- Footwear advice
- Strengthening or mobility exercises
- Load and training modification
- Referral for imaging or further investigation if required
Treatment is always tailored and only recommended when appropriate.
What to Expect
- Discussion of goals, symptoms and activity
- Static posture assessment
- Walking and/or running analysis
- FootscanÂŽ pressure testing
- 3D gait analysis if indicated
- Review of findings with clear explanation
- Personalised recommendations and next steps
When to Book a Biomechanical Assessment & Gait Analysis
You should book this appointment if:
- You want a detailed understanding of your movement
- You have recurring or unexplained injuries
- You are considering orthotics
- You want to improve performance or efficiency
- You are returning to activity after injury
- You want a preventative assessment
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as an MSK assessment?
No â this appointment focuses on movement mechanics. MSK assessments focus on diagnosing pain and injury.
Will everyone have 3D gait analysis?
No â 3D analysis is used when it adds clinical value.
Will I need orthotics?
Only if your biomechanics indicate they would be beneficial.
Is this suitable for runners?
Yes â walking and running can both be assessed.
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring your usual footwear, running shoes, short/leggins and T-shirt.