Gait Analysis

Gait Analysis & Biomechanical Assessment

Gait is the term used to describe the movements of running, walking, or moving on your feet. It is a fundamental movement pattern that our bodies have evolved to perform. A Gait Analysis looks at your movement patterns, strength, and joint range of motion (such as your hip). Our Gait analysis and biomechanical assessment involves:

Functional Abilities

1. Gait analysis: Walking is the most important functional task we must assess. We may also ask runners to run on a treadmill, barefoot and/or shod (with shoes on). We also offer a 2D-video analysis which can be invaluable for education on your gait mechanics.

2. Functional abilities: Depending on your condition we will ask you to perform tasks such as balancing on one foot, rising up off your heels, hopping, squatting, etc…

Biomechanical Analysis

1. Foot analysis: A non-weight bearing assessment looks at bony structure, joint integrity, callusing patterns, hallux (big toe) function, and palpation to determine which structures are injured

2. Proximal analysis: This helps us determine how the entire kinetic chain is involved. We look at leg shape, knee function, hip range of motion and strength. In some situations it also involves pelvis and low back, assessment.