Biomechanical Assessments

A biomechanical assessment involves the analysis of the foot, lower limb and body as a whole, in various different positions and during different activity. These can include weight bearing, non-weight bearing and during walking/running. The reasoning behind this is that the foot does not work alone as a single unit, it works in relation to the pelvis, legs and knee, and as a result of this issues in one area can have an impact on another. A biomechanical assessment will look at this relationship and conclude whether pain in one area is due to weakness or structural problems in another. Following a biomechanical assessment, your clinician will be able to provide you with a diagnosis and plan a treatment accordingly.