Do you experience foot, knee, hip or back pain that worsens when you stand or walk?

Gaitscan: A Computerised Pressure Platform

If you experience foot, knee, hip or back pain that worsens when you stand or walk, the problem may be related to your feet and how they move.

Using the Gaitscan, a computerised pressure platform, we can scan your feet and diagnose the problem in around 20 minutes!
Research shows that 80% of the general population have either flat or raised foot arches. This may lead to problems if left unaddressed such as shin splints, early osteoarthritis of the knee and hip and can also contribute to  lower back and pelvic pain. This is especially true if you spend time on your feet for work, or walk or run for exercise.

This simple assessment will diagnose if there is a problem with the way your foot moves( foot mechanics) and could save you much future pain and expense.

Our ‘GaitScan” analysis software allows us to see how your gait (the way you walk) may be affecting your day to day movements, sports performance, or trace the cause of any lower leg pain you may be experiencing. This software does not just give a diagnosis but also provides orthotic prescription recommendations. These recommendations can be actioned immediately through the platform, and orthotic orders made without onward referral required.

There is plenty of research on the benefits of orthotics for specific lower limb conditions.
Studies have shown that orthotics, both prefabricated and custom fitted, reduce pain and improve function in adults with acute plantar fasciitis (arch pain) with few risks or side effects.
Another systematic review of a number of studies demonstrated that orthotic devices reduce knee adduction moment( a tendency of knee to move outwards in weight bearing) and also improve pain and function in individuals with knee OA.

The results we have achieved with patients as a result of the assessment findings and subsequent orthotic prescription have been excellent. In many cases, foot, ankle or knee pain has been eliminated, and those with no significant pain have noticed improvements in their running or standing posture that has surprised them.

References
1. Orthotics Compared to Conventional Therapy and Other Non Surgical Treatments for Plantar Fascitis

Rebecca D Lewis ^*, Paul Wright ^*, Laine H McCarthy
J Okla State Med Assoc. 2015 Dec;108(12):596–598.

2.The effect of orthotic devices on knee adduction moment, pain and function in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: a literature review.

Roodsari, Esteki, et al.

Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Volume 12, 2017 – Issue 5