Biomechanical Assessment
Thorough evaluation of your lower limb structure and function to identify the root causes of pain and dysfunction.
Understanding How You Move
A biomechanical assessment is the foundation of effective treatment for lower limb pain and dysfunction. By understanding how your body is structured and how it moves, we can identify the factors contributing to your symptoms and develop targeted interventions.
Our assessment process is thorough and systematic, examining not just the site of pain but the entire lower limb kinetic chain. This comprehensive approach ensures we identify the root causes of your condition, not just the symptoms.
With 25 years of Expert Experience in biomechanics, we have the expertise to recognise subtle abnormalities that others might miss, and the clinical knowledge to translate findings into effective treatment strategies.
What We Examine
Our biomechanical assessment covers all aspects of lower limb structure and function that may be contributing to your condition.
Medical History
Detailed discussion of your symptoms, activity levels, injury history, footwear, and treatment goals to provide context for our findings.
Joint Range of Motion
Measurement of mobility at the ankle, subtalar joint, midfoot, first ray, hip, and knee to identify restrictions affecting function.
Muscle Strength & Length
Assessment of key muscle groups including calf complex, hip stabilisers, and foot intrinsics to identify weakness or tightness.
Lower Limb Alignment
Evaluation of leg length, tibial torsion, femoral rotation, knee alignment, and rearfoot-forefoot relationships.
Gait Analysis
Observation of walking and running patterns to assess how structural findings translate into dynamic function.
Footwear Assessment
Analysis of your current footwear to evaluate suitability, wear patterns, and potential contribution to your symptoms.
What to Expect
A typical initial assessment takes 45-60 minutes, allowing time for thorough evaluation and discussion.
History Taking
We discuss your symptoms, when they occur, what makes them better or worse, and your activity and treatment history.
Physical Examination
Hands-on assessment of joint mobility, muscle function, alignment, and tissue condition throughout the lower limb.
Gait Assessment
Observation and video analysis of your walking and running patterns to see how structural findings affect movement.
Explanation & Plan
Clear explanation of our findings, what they mean for your condition, and a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Conditions We Commonly Assess
Foot Pain
Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, arch pain, metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, and other conditions affecting the foot.
Ankle & Lower Leg
Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, posterior tibial tendinopathy, chronic ankle instability, and calf problems.
Knee Pain
Patellofemoral pain, IT band syndrome, and other knee conditions where biomechanical factors may be contributing.
Structural Concerns
Flat feet, high arches, bunions, leg length differences, and other structural variations affecting function.
Get to the Root Cause
Book your comprehensive biomechanical assessment and take the first step toward understanding and resolving your symptoms.