Biomechanical & Video Gait Analysis
Comprehensive structural, muscular, and dynamic walking/running analysis to uncover the mechanical root cause of foot, ankle, shin, and knee pain.
About Biomechanical & Video Gait Analysis
Pain in the foot or lower limb is rarely an isolated event—it is usually the result of how forces travel through your joints, tendons, and fascia over thousands of steps each day. A biomechanical assessment goes beyond looking at where it hurts to identify why that specific structure is being overloaded.
Conditions Commonly Managed With This Service
Step-by-Step Clinical Process
1. Clinical History & Load Profiling
We review your symptom history, occupational demands, training volume, and previous injuries.
2. Joint Range & Muscle Capacity Testing
Non-weight-bearing and weight-bearing checks of ankle dorsiflexion, subtalar motion, first-MTP joint function, and calf/foot strength.
3. Dynamic Gait & Footwear Analysis
Observation of heel strike, midstance stability, and forefoot propulsion, alongside wear-pattern analysis of your current shoes.
4. Clear Diagnosis & Management Plan
Plain-English explanation of findings with a tailored combination of rehabilitation exercises, footwear guidance, strapping, or orthotics.
Private Health Insurance, HICAPS & Medicare
Claimable on the spot via HICAPS with Private Health Insurance Extras, or under a GP Medicare Chronic Disease Management (EPC) plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear and bring to a biomechanical assessment?
Please wear or bring shorts or loose pants that roll above the knee, and bring 2–3 pairs of shoes you wear most often (runners, work shoes, and everyday shoes).
Does a biomechanical assessment mean I have to get orthotics?
Not at all. Many biomechanical issues are managed effectively with footwear modifications, strapping, load management, and targeted strengthening exercises.