Gait Analysis in
St Albans.
Gait Analysis in
St Albans.
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What is Gait Analysis?
The process of gait analysis is the assessment of the way in which a person walks. In order to do this, a number of different tools are employed – video analysis, pressure plate analysis, along with observation and interpretation by our team of highly skilled and experienced specialists.
In Pressure Plate Analysis, we use innovative technology to identify any problems involving abnormal foot pressures and movements that happen when a person is walking; these issues would be impossible to detect with the naked eye alone. In conjuction with this technology, we also carry out a physical and treadmill examination in order to form an accurate diagnosis of conditions involving the lower limbs.
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Why is Gait Analysis important?
If you have even a seemingly minor problem which has started to develop in your feet, this will result in subtle changes in the manner in which you walk, which will in turn cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and your walking mechanism. These changes can lead to the development of even more serious issues, due to the fact that these adjustments that you make will put stress on joints higher up your body.
We treat these issues with the use of orthotics (supportive shoe inserts) and also specific exercises, which together are able to minimise these abnormal movements and therefore the associated stresses. Our specialists are able to make the right decision in regards to your treatment by the use of our bio-mechanical assessment.
Our clients are all very different – we see a wide range of people with various different requirements, from athletes to children, who need an orthotic device which is compatible with their shoes, but at the same time they need something comfortable and affordable. Some of our clients are diabetic patients, with perhaps pressure sores on their feet which need addressing, and other foot related problems which need to be prevented from getting worse. Whoever you are and whatever your challenges, we have many different options available to ensure that your expectations are met.
If you have any of the following issues,
you could benefit from Gait Analysis:
Pain when walking/running
Areas of high-risk pressure underneath the foot
Diabetes sufferers
Athletes
Children with foot problems
Foot, ankle, knee or hip pain
Problems with balance or bad posture
Flat feet, high arches or plantar fasciitis
Sore feet after standing for long periods of time
How can we help?
We are able to help by:
Diagnosing foot, knee and ankle pain
Providing evidence-based treatment programmes which are tailored to the individual
Identifying any potential injury risk for athletes, and also for anyone taking up a new sport
Providing personalised rehabilitation programmes which are designed to both speed up recovery from injury and also to prevent injury from occurring in the first place.