Based in Glasgow, near George Cross
Biomechanical assessment & gait analysis for running
Running posture can have a significant affect on the energy expenditure when running and the risk to injury.
Forces that pass from the ground to the ankle, knee, hip and spine will vary depending on the position of the foot when it strikes the ground.
Small changes in arm swing, foot strike etc can be all that is required to reduce injury risk and improve those PBs!
Our biomechanical assessments and gait analysis is perfect for runners to help diagnose and treat common pains and injuries.
Our prices
Our range of biomechanical assessments are performed at our clinic in Glasgow. When you contact us we will advise you on the correct service to choose and how much it will cost before you book.
How can a biomechanical assessment and gait analysis help you?
Our running analysis includes non weight bearing assessment, static stance assessment, walking analysis and running analysis.
Information can be collected throughout the gait analysis which collectively should be able to conclude which the areas of their body that are taking more load, and therefore either at risk of injury, overloaded and causing pain, or already injured as a result of these abnormal forces.
Our gait analysis includes a static stance assessment, non weight bearing assessment of how the small joints of the feet work, and the detailed gait analysis.
Our gait analysis software allows us to measure the joint rotations around the foot, ankle, knee, hip, spine and shoulder.
By the time the running gait analysis appointment is complete the patient should understand how they run, the affect this has on the joints of the body and how to improve this.
The gait analysis leads to the prescription / treatment plan and this could include all or some of the following; KCR to stretch and realign and straighten the body, foot mobilisation, foot orthotics, or small changes to your walking habits such as shorter step length, increased arm swing.
A biomechanical assessment is an insight into why pain, discomfort or injuries occur
A biomechanical assessment will help our clinician understand your gait cycle, the kinematic and kinetic aspect of your gait analysis, functional anatomy as well as allowing us to be able to take a holistic approach in addressing your problem.
Quite often, a discussion with patients will reveal useful information to help us diagnose your condition. While the cause of your pain or discomfort may be from an obvious event such as an injury, quite often the cause can be from areas that you or other consultants may not consider.
Our assessments can then include a static stance assessment or full video gait analysis using our in-house technology. All this information can help us effectively diagnose your condition, whether it’s a minor pain when moving or why you’re not recovering from an injury.
Get in touch with us
We can assist in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment for most sporting injuries and work with clients ranging from professional athletes to people taking up a sport for the first time. When you contact us we will advise on the best service for your injury and how much it will cost before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions from patients who haven’t yet had a biomechanical assessment.
Is a biomechanical assessment worth it?
A biomechanical assessment is worth it for anyone who is experiencing pain or injury from sporting activities, particularly those who haven’t been able to resolve the issue from their GP appointment or other consultations. Biomechanical assessments are primarily a problem solving service and can often diagnose and treat conditions relatively quickly.
What happens at a biomechanical assessment appointment?
At you first biomechanics appointment, your clinician will ask you about the nature of your pain or injury. This will cover any direct information (such as a fall that resulted in a sprain) and more general information (such the nature of the sport or lifestyle factors). From here, your clinician will perform a 3D gait analysis and interpret all of the data to help diagnose the cause of your condition.
How long does a biomechanical assessment take?
A foot and ankle assessment will take around 30 minutes, and a video gait analysis will take around 1 hour. The last 10-15 minutes of these sessions is where your clinician will discuss the results with you and recommend treatments.
How much does a biomechanical assessment cost?
At the Body Foot and Leg Clinic, a foot & ankle biomechanical assessment costs £72 and a full video gait analysis starts at £98.