BIOMECHANICAL
ASSESSMENT
Your feet are the foundations of your skeletal system, and their position and function can have an impact on all the major joints of the body.
What is a Biomechanical Assessment?
A biomechanical assessment, otherwise known as musculoskeletal podiatry, is the assessment of the foot, ankle and lower limbs to determine the cause of muscle and joint dysfunction that arise due to poor postural and dynamic foot function.
At Foyle Foot & Ankle Clinic, we carry out biomechanical assessments to establish the cause, and more importantly the treatment plan required to correct poor foot mechanics resulting in:
Heel Pain
Arch Pain
Forefoot Pain
Knee Pain
Hip Pain
Back Pain
WATCH A TYPICAL BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT
WHY CHOOSE US?
HCPC REGISTERED PODIATRISTS
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
3D FOOTSCAN© TECHNOLOGY
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
INSURED WITH RCOP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
History
Our MSK (musculoskeletal) practitioner will take a full medical, medication, lifestyle & occupational history to determine whether any of these factors may cause or contribute to your presenting condition. This information is taken during a private consultation and stored on our secure database for your privacy & security.
Assessment
There are three elements to a biomechanical assessment. Firstly, we assess the ranges of motion of the main joints of your feet, ankle and lower limbs to assess ‘your normal.’ We then assess your posture to visualise the effect your feet have on your skeletal system when standing. Finally we use 3D Footscan© technology to analyse your gait (walking / running) and balance.
Treatment
One we have determined the cause of your condition we advise on the most suitable treatment plan to treat the presenting problem and prevent reoccurrence. Musculoskeletal conditions can be successfully treated by: Modifying lifestyle, sports, footwear; Strengthening & stretching exercises; Orthoses – prescription insoles that redistribute load and prevent repetitive injury; Shockwave and laser therapy that reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Foyle Foot & Ankle Clinic is a PHITS 3D Footscan© accredited clinic.
SEE HOW OUR BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT, FOOTSCAN© & PHITS ORTHOSES COULD HELP YOU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your assessment fee?
We aim to provide professional, affordable foot care at all times. Our treatment fees therefore reflect the high standard of care we provide.
What is the cost of the follow-on treatment?
The first step to recovery is understanding the cause of your condition which will be explained to you at the end of your assessment.
In many cases we provide a bespoke stretching / strengthening plan to help you rehabilitate at home.
This is included in your assessment fee.
Should you require any further intervention such as:
Orthoses
Shockwave Therapy
Laser Therapy
Xray or ultrasound imaging
The cost will be fully explained to you at the end of the consultation.
You can always request a free telephone consultation with our podiatrist by calling the clinic on {clinic_phone} or sending us an email via our contact form HERE
Who can receive a biomechanical assessment?
Anyone who is concerned about their musculoskeletal health.
We have assessed children as young as 2 years to adults as old as 95 years.
There is no age limit to the assessment and the tests are modified to suit the ability of the patient.