What Is A Biomechanical Assessment?

Everyone has different needs when it comes to fitness and athletic performance, but one constant is that every step we take matters. Biomechanical assessments of lower limbs are a way for athletes to understand their strengths and weaknesses in crucial areas — like structure and alignment — so they can better approach meeting their goals holistically.

Our biomechanical assessment examines how the human foot, leg and knee work together to produce fluid motions. We look for potential injuries by analysing the foot and the legs and knees and how they all operate in one fluid motion. It's important we look at the whole of the lower limbs, a problem with one part of the body could be due to another. A tight hamstring can make a disc in your lower back pinch, and vice versa. Investing in an assessment of your entire lower limb area is critical to getting your alignment back on track.

When should I have a biomechanical assessment?

Your pain is a unique problem; it's not the same as anyone else's, and it deserves a unique solution. A biomechanical assessment helps your podiatrist understand what's causing your pain by examining how your joints, muscles and bones work together. This will provide you with specific information to help you make informed decisions about your care.

Biomechanics assessments are designed to capture your movement data. We'll then feed this information back to you as a detailed report, and recommend exercises that will remedy any issues this has highlighted.

What are the treatment options for problems found using a biomechanical assessment?

Our foot health professionals can perform a biomechanical assessment on your feet and provide you with specific recommendations on how you can improve its overall condition in order to prevent injury, speed up recovery times, and prolong the lifespan of your athletic shoes.

The treatments we provide will vary depending on the results of the assessment.

Your gait could be a contributing factor to your foot problems, but it's not something we know for sure until the assessment has been carried out. If you feel you are suffering from foot problems, contact us today to book an appointment.