Gait Analysis
We assess walking and running mechanics to identify patterns that may contribute to pain or injury and to guide effective treatment.
- Video and clinical assessment
- Footwear and technique advice
- Targeted rehab recommendations
Gait Analysis at the Foot & Ankle Centre provides a detailed assessment of how your feet and lower limbs move during walking and running. Abnormalities in gait can lead to persistent pain, reduced performance, and increased risk of injury. Our advanced gait analysis service uses high-definition motion capture, pressure-mapping technology, and expert clinical evaluation to identify movement patterns that contribute to discomfort or dysfunction.
This comprehensive assessment allows our specialists to diagnose issues such as overpronation, flat feet, high arches, limb length discrepancies, tendon strain, and biomechanical imbalances. Following the assessment, we create a personalised treatment plan that may include custom orthotics, footwear advice, strengthening programmes, physiotherapy, or specialist referral.
At the Foot & Ankle Centre, our goal is to optimise alignment, improve efficiency, reduce pain, and help patients of all activity levels—from everyday walkers to high-performance athletes—move with greater comfort, confidence, and control.
Clear, practical feedback and a plan tailored to your activities and goals.
FAQs
Gait analysis is a detailed evaluation of how you walk or run. It examines the motion of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and pelvis to identify abnormalities that may contribute to pain or injury.
People with chronic foot, ankle, knee, or hip pain; athletes aiming to improve performance or prevent injury; those with flat feet or high arches; patients recovering from injury or surgery; and children with walking abnormalities. Anyone experiencing discomfort during walking or running may benefit.
We use high-speed video analysis, pressure-plate or force-plate systems, digital gait mapping, and clinical movement and posture assessment to provide accurate, real-time diagnostics.
Overpronation or supination, flat feet or high arches, limb length discrepancies, tendon overload (e.g., Achilles or tibialis posterior), plantar fasciitis and heel pain, knee or hip pain related to foot mechanics, and balance or coordination issues.
Your clinician will review your medical and activity history, assess joint range of motion and muscle strength, analyse your gait using video and pressure-mapping, explain the findings, and recommend a tailored treatment plan.
No. It is non-invasive and pain-free, involving easy walking or running on a treadmill or platform while being observed and recorded.
Depending on your results, treatment may include custom orthotics, physiotherapy or strengthening exercises, footwear modifications, running technique adjustments, and activity or training programme changes.
A typical session lasts 30–45 minutes, depending on the complexity of your condition and whether additional assessments are required.
Yes. It can be extremely helpful in diagnosing and managing paediatric walking abnormalities, imbalance, or developmental concerns.
Contact the Foot & Ankle Centre via our website, phone, or online enquiry form. Our specialist team will help arrange your assessment.