Helping The Ministry Of Defence With Gait Analysis
Were Invited By The Ministry Of Defence To Perform Gait Analysis On 600 Troops At Their Health Fair.
What Is Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis is a biomechanical examination where our Podiatrists determine how efficiently your body moves when walking or running. Asymmetries or abnormalities in our foot strike and loading pattern can cause joint, muscle, ligament or tendon soreness further up the body in the ankle, knee, hip and back. The assessment allows us to identify these issues and tailor your treatment plan to get you walking, running or competing pain free, whilst offering the best advice to reduce the risk of future injuries.
Gait Analysis can be useful for those who:
- Experience pain when walking or running
- Suffer from sore feet when standing all day
- Have foot, ankle, knee, hip or back pain
- Suffer from conditions such as plantar fasciitis or metatarsalgia
- Have flat feet, bunions, neuromas or hammer toes
- Have balance issues or bad posture
- Are physically active and play sport
An assessment begins with a static scan to look at your posture and weight distribution when standing. We then complete a dynamic Gait Analysis to assess how you walk across the system.
Footscan® Provides A Range Of Visual Analysis Screens, That Will Look Something Like This:
The results from your Gait Analysis can be used to diagnose foot, ankle, or hip related issues; identify risks of injury; recommend appropriate types of footwear; and design Phits 3D-printed Orthotic Insoles specific to your needs. Phits 3D Printed Orthotics are designed from your real time dynamic data to restore biomechanical imbalances in your lower limbs and provide tailored support and cushioning where you need it most.
They help to improve comfort, efficiency, and performance by optimising your foot mechanics, whilst minimising pain and the risk of injury. Phit Orthotics are custom made, medically advanced 3D printed orthotics. They are superior because they are made to fit the unique shape of your feet and provide cushioning, comfort and support whilst being slimline and durable.
If you feel Gait Analysis and/or custom orthotics could help aid and assist and problems you might have, we’d love to help; just get in touch today. I hope you enjoyed reading about our trip to support our troops, and all about how Gait Analysis and Phits Orthotics can help and support; I’d love for you to subscribe to my newsletter where every few months I’ll be in touch with hints, tips, advice and guidance.
