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What is Biomechanical Podiatry?
Biomechanical podiatry is the assessment and treatment of foot, ankle and lower limb pain or dysfunction by identifying how the way you walk affects your body. Using a detailed clinical assessment and slow-motion video gait analysis, we diagnose the underlying cause of your symptoms and create a personalised treatment plan to help you move more efficiently and with less pain.
Sophie and Amanda’s other specialist areas include Running and Running shoe analysis, Joint hypermobility, Foot assessment for cycling and Cycling orthotics prescription, Ski boot assessment and Ski orthotic prescription, Sports and General footwear advice and Prescription/modification, Paediatrics and Normal development assessments and Custom ankle brace prescription of the Richie Brace (www.richiebrace.com )
New Patient Assessment
Insoles and custom-made Orthotics are foot supports that are put in the shoes to help improve foot function and therefore try to relieve symptoms. There are wide ranges of Insoles and Orthotics that are available ranging from over the counter Insoles to custom-made Orthotics. Temporary Orthotics are sometimes prescribed which can be made up within a day.
The type of insole that you may need depends on the nature of the problem and what is required to resolve the problem.
The New Patient Assessment is the initial appointment where a detailed history is taken, a biomechanical assessment and video gait analysis conducted then a diagnosis of the presenting problem is made.
Assessment
The detailed history involves asking questions to identify the problem and possible causes for the injury.
A biomechanical assessment involves looking at the structure and function of the feet and legs by assessing the range of motion and alignment of joints in the lower limbs as well as assessing muscle strength and flexibility.​
Our findings
The information gained from the biomechanical assessment often reveals the causes of biomechanical deformities. A video is then taken during barefoot walking and played back frame by frame to assess the dynamic function of the feet and legs. A video may then be taken during running in Trainers either on a treadmill or a walkway to further help identify the problem.
Treatment plan
The diagnosis and treatment plan are then discussed in the consultation and then the treatment plan implemented.
The treatment plan may involve Orthotics (Insoles), temporary padding, footwear advice, exercises, diagnostic imaging, training advice, or appropriate onward referral.​
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