What are Biomechanical Assessments?

The Podiatrist carries out Biomechanical Assessments (the analysis of gait) to observe for any alterations in the optimum sequence of events between the foot, the lower limb, and the rest of the body during the walking (running, cycling, skiing etc) phase. Deviations from the ‘optimum’, can lead to heel pain, foot strain, ankle, knee, hip, lower back and neck pain.