Gait and Biomechanical Analysis
One of the most important factors in resolving an injury or musculo-skeletal condition is to determine which structures are involved and why they are hurting. Good anatomical knowledge along with biomechanical evaluation and gait analysis are essential tools in determining why someone has a particular problem.
We use advanced digital video analysis which allows us to examine human movement and detect abnormalities occurring during the gait cycle.
Foot pressure evaluation is sometimes a useful tool in ascertaining certain gait abnormalities but we never use foot pressure techniques, with or without a computer, as the only means of evaluating a patient.
A thorough biomechanical evaluation in conjunction with a critical gait analysis is vital. All our patients receive a complete assessment and we always write our own orthotic prescriptions.
Video Analysis
Video Analysis is used to look at function in the 3 planes of motion the foot goes through during the gait cycle. It also allows the function of the foot to be correlated to the rest of the lower limb. Coslia Foot Clinic uses the Quintic analysis software to look at multiple planes of motion at the same time as well as recording quantitative data such as angulations and velocity of motion.
We offer a full Orthotic Refurbishment service that will, in most cases, restore our Orthotics to as new condition. This may include topcover and heel posting replacement.
Healthy Step manufacture one of the best pre fabricated orthotic shells on the market today. We can adjust and modify these shells to provide a cheaper more cost effective alternative to an orthotic device made from a 3 dimensional cast of your foot.