Biomechanics
Biomechanical assessments and 3D gait analysis in Cambridge
How a biomechanical assessment could benefit me?
- Helping to prevent further mechanical problems and improve your walking, balance.
- You would understand how your feet and lower limbs work.
- Good way to provide education and some advice regarding your walking patterns, footwear, etc.
- You would get a diagnosis and a personalized treatment if required.
What is podiatry biomechanics?
Biomechanics is the science that examines the forces acting upon and within a biological structure and the effects produced by such forces.
Thinking as an engineer:
As I like saying, biomechanist podiatrists should think as engineers . Objective: understanding the pathological forces which cause tissular stress leading to foot pains and problems in the lower extremity.
Tissue stress paradigm:
I can recognize the underlying causes of your lower limb injury by identifying the injured anatomical structure, assessing the pathological forces acting upon it and then aiming to reduce those forces. All this to help you to get over your injuries and improve your life with the most effective treatments
What is a biomechanical assessment?
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A biomechanical/musculoskeletal assessment consists on examining the way your lower limbs work, checking for abnormalities and possible causes of foot pain, ankle, knee and back. It involves different clinical tests, gait and footwear patterns analysis.
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The examination is divided into two sections:
Non-weightbearing and weightbearing – a static assessment during which I will take various measurements while you lie down and stand up.
Moreover, the MSK assessment also includes a dynamic walking test during which I check your walking patterns(gait analysis)
Why should I book a gait analysis?
Is your high or low arch causing any pain ? Or maybe you have been suffering from chronic back pains? Or a sports related injury in your lower limb which is not healing ? Does your child complain of “growing pains“?
Spotting the problem:
The joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons are put under extra tisular stress when they move.
By identifying the problems that may be causing the pain across your joints, ligaments, muscles or tendons , I could advise on custom orthotics/insoles and design them.
Professional referrals:
Referrals to other health care professionals like osteopaths, physiotherapists,… may be considered. These specialists could prescribe exercises to improve your strength and flexibility.
