Biomechanical Assessment
A biomechanical assessment looks at the way your foot and lower limb (hip, lower back, knee, etc) functions during movement (walking, running, etc).
It is a non-invasive physical assessment measuring any structural or functional issues that are contributing to your condition. Quite simply the way in which your foot functions can have an impact on other parts of the body. It is an effective approach to pinpointing the source of these problems.
What Is Involved In A Biomechanical Assessment?
Your feet reflect your health. Common foot and lower limb problems don’t simply just go away. Infections from improper care or neglect from long-term symptoms can lead to more serious illness.
There are 3 common physiological changes that happen with age and they are:
Examining your history of previous injuries, pre-disposed conditions, etc.
Examining your bones, muscles, joints, nerves and ligaments during movement
Discussing your lifestyle, occupational and physical activities to gain insight into the overall picture.
Depending on your situation, there may be a need for further diagnostic tests that will require you to be referred for x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, etc.
Once all these factors have been assessed, a diagnosis will be given.
Gait Analysis
Gait analysis is where your walking and/or running technique is analysed. Information from the gait analysis and biomechanical assessment will help to form part of your tailored treatment plan.
Your Biomechanical Assessment Treatment Plan
Your treatment may include one or a combination of the following:
Orthotic therapy
Footwear advice
Training technique advice
Stretching and/or strengthening exercises
Strapping
Acute injury treatment
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