Biomechanical assessments & gait analysis
Does it hurt to run or walk? Do your ankles ache or sprain easily? If so, you could benefit from a biomechanical assessment and gait analysis. Contact Peak Podiatry today to arrange an appointment at our Matlock or Stapenhill clinic.
Biomechanics
A biomechanical assessment involves taking a series of measurements of your legs and feet to check your joint movements, flexibility and muscle strength. It’s not easy to spot deformities straightaway, so in order to understand how your feet work, I need to watch how you walk as well as what your feet look like when you are standing and lying down.
Biomechanic Treatment
Once the assessment is complete and I have reached a diagnosis, I will discuss the proposed course of treatment with you. This may include advice on the best footwear for your foot concern and a programme of exercises to improve your walking pattern. If you’re interested in learning more about biomechanical assessments, please call me on 07853 041478 or 01629 57066.
Gait analysis
Your foot is a delicate structure made up of 26 bones as well as joints and soft tissue. How your foot functions when walking depends on the way in which these joints and bones move in relation to each other. It’s not uncommon for things to start to go wrong with your feet, resulting in pain or deformities. In these situations, a gait analysis can be very useful.
Concerned with how your foot functions, the aim of a gait analysis is to preserve and improve the function of your feet and how you walk. Common injuries which require gait analysis include:
If you’re experiencing any of these injuries, please contact me today to arrange an appointment
Your foot health
In order to understand more about your foot condition and pain levels, your first appointment will be focused on me learning more about your symptoms, including when they first started and what makes them worse or better. Next, I’ll carry out a physical exam of your feet, taking a closer look at the areas which are particularly painful.
I may ask you to walk or perform some simple exercises to see how your feet and ankles are positioned. If necessary, I will recommend further imaging (an x-ray, for example) to identify areas of damage or injury. Finally, I use all of this information to determine the best treatment plan and orthotics for you. To book an appointment with me, please call the clinic.