Understanding your biomechanical assessment results
At Waverley Clinic in Farnham, we are committed to resolving your foot pain as quickly as possible. We also ensure you, the patient, fully understand the results of your Biomechanical Assessment and Gait Scan. Discussing the GaitScan results and how this affects your foot function and posture issues helps you understand how we can help resolve your current problems after a biomechanical assessment.
Examples of painful foot related problems are:
- Plantar fasciitis/heel pain is a condition that involves inflammation and pain of the tissue on the bottom of the heel and arch and is often caused by abnormal foot mechanics.
- Bunion pain: a biomechanical assessment can help identify why they have developed and ways to resolve pain.
- Ankle sprains: recurring ankle sprains may be related to underlying biomechanical issues, and a biomechanical assessment can help identify and address these issues.
- Shin splints: pain in the shins may be caused by overpronation or other biomechanical imbalances that can be identified through a biomechanical assessment.
- Knee pain: a biomechanical assessment can help identify and address knee pain by evaluating and correcting any biomechanical issues that may contribute to knee injuries and discomfort.
- Achilles tendonitis: overuse of the Achilles tendon can lead to inflammation and pain, which may be related to underlying biomechanical issues.
- Lower back pain: Should the pelvis be mal-alignment due to abnormal foot posture (arch collapse/flat feet) lower back pain may occur.
Creating a personalised treatment plan
Developing a customised treatment plan based on your assessment results is essential to offer you a long-term pain relief solution. This may include recommendations for prescription orthotics, physiotherapy, shockwave therapy and lifestyle or footwear modifications.
We set realistic goals and expectations for recovery, including timelines and milestones, especially related to higher-impact activities.
At Waverley Clinic, we prioritise patient education and empowerment as essential components of the recovery journey. We help you navigate potential challenges and setbacks while collaborating with you to develop effective strategies for overcoming them.
Gait analysis and its role in recovery
Understanding your gait analysis and reviewing the results, including gait and pressure motion analysis informs your treatment plan and their impact on your condition.
Gait analysis plays a crucial role in identifying issues like flat feet, leg length discrepancies, or forefoot varus. These insights can guide the creation of customised orthotics and targeted physical therapy programs, offering more effective solutions for individual needs.
Lifestyle modifications for long-term recovery
Making small changes to your daily routine can significantly reduce strain on your feet and ankles. Incorporating exercise and adjusting activities are key steps towards long-term relief. Choosing proper footwear is equally important—selecting the right shoes can promote pain-free foot health and prevent future issues. Lifestyle modifications, such as maintaining a healthy weight, also play a crucial role in recovery and in reducing the risk of future injuries.
Monitoring progress and adjusting treatment
At Waverley Clinic, we prioritise tracking progress and adjusting treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes. Utilising tools like outcome measures and gait analysis, we assess the effectiveness of treatments with precision. Regular follow-up appointments allow us to monitor progress closely and make adjustments as necessary, ensuring each patient receives the care they need.
Sometimes, discussing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the recovery process, including podiatrists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare providers can ensure recovery.
Maintaining long-term foot health
Strategies for maintaining healthy feet and ankles to ensure long-term pain and problem relief are essential. Recommendations for exercise, footwear, and prescription orthotics may provide a long-term foot health solution.
Sometimes, an exercise program with footwear advice may not be enough to support your foot posture or change foot function. This is when prescription orthotic insoles offer a simple, fast, and long-term solution to foot pain. The GaitScan results can be used to create the tailor-made arch support you may need to provide a long-lasting solution.
By demonstrating how GaitScan results guide the creation of custom prescription orthotic insoles, patients are encouraged to take an active role in preserving their long-term foot health.
Next steps and follow-up
Here at our clinic we offer the latest advancements in foot health and biomechanical assessments. It is essential to review all the options to ensure a holistic professional approach to your recovery.
We also provide ongoing care to maintain long-term, pain-free foot health. Our objective is to provide the tools to ensure your long-term, pain-free, and active lifestyle.
Suffering with foot pain? Book your Biomechanical Assessment and GaitScan at Waverley Clinic today.
Call today 01252 716611 or book online
