Biomechanical Assessment (including gait analysis)
If you are suffering with foot, ankle or leg pain, At North Devon Footcare, we offer in-depth biomechanical assessments to help get to the cause of your pain. These appointments look at how your feet and lower limbs move and work together – whether you’re walking, running, or standing.
We take the time to assess your gait (the way you walk or even run if indicated), joint alignment and function, as well as checking muscle strength and flexibility. This helps us understand how your body is functioning and where the issues are and the pain may be originating from. Pain is not only due to mechanical factors but is a complex combination of lifestyle, social and psychological factors so we also take an in depth history and really listen to what you say to provide an overall picture of the injury and pain.
From there, we provide tailored advice, exercises, footwear recommendations, and where needed, custom insoles to help support your feet and improve the way you move. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing discomfort or just want to stay active and pain-free, our biomechanical assessments are designed to support your goals and keep you moving comfortably.