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Gait Analysis

Identify biomechanical issues linked to pain and injuries.
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Advanced Gait Analysis & Biomechanical Assessment

Gait analysis is a detailed assessment of your movement pattern — including foot loading, stride mechanics, posture, and joint control. It’s useful for both injury rehabilitation and performance improvement, because it helps us identify the specific factors driving overload and inefficiency.

At our Axminster clinic we use:

  • Footscan® pressure mapping to measure how your foot loads through each step
  • Video analysis to assess movement quality, alignment, and technique

Your session is structured, thorough, and tailored to your goals.

Typically, we will:

  • Take a short history (pain, injuries, training, footwear, goals)
  • Assess key mobility, strength, and control factors linked to your symptoms
  • Capture walking and/or running footage (depending on what you need)
  • Record Footscan® pressure plate data
  • Explain what we’re seeing in plain English
  • Agree a clear plan (rehab, technique changes, loading advice, and next steps)

You’ll leave knowing what’s contributing to your issue and what to do about it.

Gait analysis is particularly helpful if you have:

  • Running injuries (shin splints, ITB pain, recurrent calf issues)
  • Foot and ankle pain (plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy)
  • Knee pain (tracking issues, overload, return-to-run problems)
  • Hip or lower back pain linked to walking/running
  • Recurring injuries that keep coming back despite rest
  • A goal to improve running efficiency and reduce wasted effort
  • A need for post-surgical rehabilitation support

If you’re not sure whether gait analysis is the right starting point, book in — we’ll guide you to the most appropriate assessment.

  • Detailed biomechanical assessment
  • Footscan® pressure mapping analysis
  • Stiffness and joint mobility support
  • Video motion analysis
  • A clear explanation of findings
  • Personalised treatment recommendations
  • An exercise programme when appropriate

Where it’s clinically appropriate, we can also discuss options such as custom orthotics/insoles and a structured rehab plan.

  • Clinicians with specialist gait and biomechanics training
  • Gold-standard Footscan® technology plus video analysis software
  • A practical, evidence-informed approach (no vague “one-size-fits-all” advice)
  • Rehab plans you can actually follow — with progression and clear goals
  • Option to integrate with our AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill for low-impact return to running when needed

Our gait analysis appointments take place at our Axminster clinic, and we regularly help patients travelling from Seaton, Lyme Regis, Honiton, Sidmouth, Chard, Exeter and Bridport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on what we’re assessing (walking, running, or both) and whether you’re dealing with pain or performance goals. When you book, we’ll make sure you’re in the right appointment type.

Bring your usual running shoes/trainers and any orthotics/insoles you currently use. If you have a recent training plan or race goal, that helps too.
Yes — we can assess walking, running, or both, depending on your symptoms and goals.

We’ll explain your results clearly in the session and outline your plan. If you need a written summary for your own tracking, tell us when you book.

If they’re appropriate, we’ll discuss options. Insoles aren’t a default — we only recommend them when they genuinely fit the clinical picture.

Yes. For some injuries (or return-to-run plans), AlterG can be a great way to rebuild capacity with reduced impact.