Gait Analysis

Gait analysis is a method used to assess the way in which we run or walk to determine if we have any biomechanical or structural abnormalities in our lower limbs and feet. 

Spectrum Health Podiatrists will use a gait scanner to analyse and record your gait pattern so that they can make a comprehensive decision on your treatment and needs. You will have to walk across the gait scanner and the scanner is pressure sensitive so it will pick up where, when and how your foot touches the ground. This is important for the Podiatrists to know because it tells them a lot about the biomechanical structure of your feet and lower limbs. 

Our Expertise

From the gait analysis they can see the underlying cause of many foot and lower limb conditions and so can provide more accurate and appropriate treatment specific to you. The gait scan can be used to make a pair of custom designed orthotics to meet the needs of your condition.

Gait analysis allows our Podiatrists to pick up on any biomechanical faults or structural changes in their early stages so that they are caught early on and treatment can begin before any problem worsens.