Foot pain, corns, calluses, blisters, aching feet, heel pain, ankle pain, shin pain, bunions, flat feet, aching legs, knee pain, runner’s knee, iliotibial band syndrome, hip pain and lower back pain can all be the result of abnormal forces or malalignment in the feet and legs.
This is why Podiatry Care will assess your gait as part of your overall assessment. A Computerised Video Gait Analysis (VGA) is usually performed and your results of this assessment will be analysed.
What happens during a gait assessment?
At our Gawler clinic, we assess how you walk and discuss your symptoms, footwear and daily activities. Video gait analysis helps us look more closely at your movement and explain our findings.
What should I bring?
Bring your usual walking or work shoes, any sports shoes relevant to your concern, and any orthotics you currently wear.
What happens after the assessment?
Your podiatrist will explain the findings and discuss appropriate next steps. Recommendations depend on your assessment; having a gait assessment does not automatically mean you need custom orthotics.
Some conditions this helps treat can include:
