Gait Analysis & Biomechanical Assessment
Understand How You Move
The way you walk, run and stand can have a significant impact on your comfort, performance and long-term foot health. At FootMotion, our comprehensive Gait Analysis and Biomechanical Assessments help identify the underlying causes of foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain, as well as movement inefficiencies that may be affecting your everyday life or sporting performance.
Using advanced technology and clinical expertise, our podiatrists assess how your body moves and provide personalised recommendations to help you move more comfortably and efficiently.
State-of-the-Art Gait Analysis Technology
To provide the most accurate assessment possible, FootMotion uses industry-leading gait analysis systems designed to measure foot function, movement patterns and balance.
Our Zebris gait analysis system incorporates pressure plate sensors built directly into a treadmill, combined with synchronised video analysis. This allows our podiatrists to assess your walking and running gait in real time, providing detailed insights into how your feet, ankles and lower limbs function during movement.
For patients who are not comfortable walking on a treadmill, we also utilise the TOG GaitScan system. This advanced pressure mapping technology captures detailed information about foot pressure, balance and movement patterns during natural walking.
Together, these systems provide valuable data that helps our podiatrists identify abnormalities, assess injury risk and develop tailored treatment recommendations.
Expert Assessment Beyond the Technology
While technology provides valuable insights, it is our experienced podiatrists who interpret the results and turn them into practical advice.
As part of your appointment, we perform a detailed biomechanical examination of your feet, ankles and lower limbs. This assessment includes:
- Joint mobility and alignment assessment
- Muscle strength testing
- Foot posture evaluation
- Standing posture assessment
- Walking and running gait analysis
- Balance and stability assessment
- Footwear assessment and recommendations
By combining clinical expertise with advanced gait analysis technology, we gain a complete understanding of how your body moves and how that movement may be contributing to pain, discomfort or performance limitations.
Who Can Benefit From Gait Analysis?
Gait Analysis can be beneficial for people of all ages and activity levels, including:
- Runners and athletes looking to improve performance
- Individuals experiencing foot, heel, knee, hip or lower back pain
- People recovering from injury
- Children with concerns about their walking or foot development
- Workers who spend long hours on their feet
- Anyone wanting advice on footwear and injury prevention
What to Bring to Your Appointment
If you are attending a Biomechanical Examination and Gait Analysis appointment, we recommend bringing:
- A pair of shorts, or pants that can comfortably be rolled above the knees
- Your most frequently worn work shoes
- Any shoes you use for walking, running or exercise
- Any existing orthotics or inserts you currently wear
This allows our podiatrists to assess both your movement patterns and the footwear you use every day.
Move Better, Feel Better
Whether you're experiencing pain, returning from injury, training for an event or simply want a better understanding of how your body moves, a FootMotion Gait Analysis can provide valuable insights and practical solutions.
Book your Gait Analysis and Biomechanical Assessment today and take the first step towards moving with confidence.