Video Gait Analysis

At Surrey Foot Service, our Video Gait Analysis offers a clear, detailed understanding of your movement patterns. Whether you’re dealing with foot and ankle pain, struggling with running injuries or simply aiming to enhance your performance, this advanced tool helps us diagnose issues that impact your gait.

What is Video Gait Analysis?

Video Gait Analysis involves recording your walking or running in real-time using a high-definition camera. By slowing down the footage and analysing it frame-by-frame, we can detect subtle imbalances or abnormalities that may be causing discomfort or increasing your risk of injury. This method allows us to assess the alignment of your feet, ankles, knees and hips during motion.

How does Video Gait Analysis work?

  • Recording your movement
    We ask you to walk or run on a treadmill while our slow motion camera captures your movement. This gives us detailed information on how your body moves through each step or stride.
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  • Frame-by-frame analysis
    Once the footage is captured, our podiatrists review the recording, carefully examining each phase of your gait cycle. We focus on key factors like foot positioning, joint alignment, stride length, and symmetry between your left and right sides.
  • Identifying problem areas
    Video Gait Analysis helps us spot gait abnormalities and asymmetry. These can contribute to foot and ankle pain or running injuries if left unaddressed. By identifying the root cause, we can make specific recommendations to improve these issues.

Who should consider Video Gait Analysis?

  • Runners and athletes: Identify inefficient movements that could lead to injuries or affect performance.
  • People experiencing pain: If you’re suffering from foot and ankle pain, gait analysis can help uncover the cause, whether it’s a biomechanical issue or the result of improper footwear.
  • Injury prevention: If you’re looking to avoid injuries or enhance your overall movement, video gait analysis can highlight areas for improvement.

Benefits of Video Gait Analysis

  • Personalised treatment plans: Based on your video analysis, we create a customised plan that may include exercises, orthotics or footwear adjustments to improve your gait.
  • Accurate diagnosis: By slowing down and carefully reviewing your gait, we can detect issues that might be missed in a standard visual exam.

What happens after the Video Gait Analysis?

Following your Video Gait Analysis, we’ll review the findings with you in detail. We’ll explain what we observed and how it might be contributing to any pain or discomfort you’re experiencing. Then, we’ll create a treatment plan with you designed to correct the identified issues. This could include:

  • Gait retraining: Helping you adjust your walking or running style for better efficiency and reduced risk of injury.
  • Custom or generic orthotics: Insoles designed to correct foot positioning and support your body’s natural alignment.
  • Strengthening/stretching exercises: Targeted exercises to address muscular imbalances or weaknesses that affect your gait.
  • Modification of footwear: Specific advice on your current footwear and suggestions of footwear that will be beneficial to you.

At Surrey Foot Service, our Video Gait Analysis provides valuable insights into your movement patterns, helping us create effective, personalised solutions to keep you active and pain-free.

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