Biomechanical Dysfunction

The common problems shown on this website can all be related to biomechanical dysfunction (i.e. poor posture of the foot and leg) and they can be treated effectively through the use of prescription orthoses (shoe inserts).

• Research shows that Biomechanical Dysfunction affects more than 50% of the population.
• Women suffer more from Biomechanical problems than men.
• Diagnosis and treatment at an early age will help prevent some of the Chronic Degenerative injuries of old age.
• Dysfunction correction not only resolves the presenting injury and symptoms, it also produces a more efficient gait.

By treating the causes of these conditions you get better more quickly and your condition/injury is less likely to re-occur.

The science of biomechanics is an effective modern treatment and many patients are already experiencing its benefits. The podiatry team at ORTHOTICSDIRECT all specialise in biomechanics. With a wealth of experience in this particular field, patients visiting one of our specialist centres are assured of a professional and full assessment of their individual needs. This assessment will also include gait analysis.

Gait analysis is an invaluable tool in the accurate diagnosis of chronic lower limb injuries and problems. In the field of sports injuries especially, this technique is of particular use. The abnormal and/or excessive movement that occurs during some sporting activities can produce high stresses within the joints and on soft tissue structures, resulting in the symptoms of sports injuries.

Patients often have symptoms that only appear during or immediately after their chosen sport. Only by very carefully observing the patient's movement can an accurate diagnosis be achieved. The subsequent corrective treatment will be more precise and focused.

Explanation of the frame by frame analysis on the video is very useful for the patient, in terms of understanding their own biomechanical dysfunction condition. Once treatment is initiated patients understand the objectives of the treatment and give far more accurate feedback on review than a patient with no understanding of what the corrective orthoses are meant to achieve.

Gait Analysis equipment offers state of the art foot assessment technology, analysing the way you stand, walk and run. It Produces detailed 2D and 3D graphics and identifies areas of high pressure in the foot and gait abnormalities.