Gait Assessment

If you’re experiencing a running injury, walking pain, back pain, knee or foot pain, ankle soreness, pelvic tilt, recurrent pulled muscles, or tight hamstrings in Gloucester, problems with movement during walking or running could be an underlying cause.

Gait assessment is a crucial tool to understand how a person moves, whether it be walking, hiking, running, sprinting, or power walking, especially in Gloucester.

Our clinic utilises a specific computer program to video and immediately analyze your movement, providing detailed insights to both you and your practitioner.

Technology can detect a range of movement faults. For instance, rotating a knee inwards or insufficient knee lifting during running can predispose individuals to muscle tears and joint sprains.

Common Problems with Walking

A frequent issue is an unlevel pelvis, leading to one-sided drops or tilts, which can aggravate back and hip pain.

Common Problems with Running

A typical running issue involves the foot arch dropping uncontrollably when weight is borne, potentially leading to foot pain, shin splints, or knee problems.

What Next?

With information from a gait assessment, we can advise various ways to improve your performance. This includes injury treatment, technique modifications, specific stretches or muscle rehab, advice on shoe inserts or orthotics, trainer recommendations, or heel lifts.

For a comprehensive foot consultation and gait assessment in Gloucester, please contact us at 01452 309372 to book an appointment with our Foot and Orthotic Specialist, Simon Rose. He will assess your gait issues and recommend the most effective course of action to enhance your movement.