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Podiatric biomechanics is the assessment of how your feet, ankles and lower limbs move and function. Even small imbalances in foot alignment can affect the way you walk, placing excessive strain on muscles, tendons and joints throughout the body.

Poor foot mechanics can contribute to a wide range of painful conditions, including:

• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis

• Achilles tendon pain

• Shin splints

• Tendon injuries

• Knee pain

• Hip pain

• Lower back pain

• Foot and ankle pain

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Biomechanical Assessment

Our comprehensive 30-minute biomechanical assessment evaluates your foot posture, walking pattern (gait), joint movement and lower limb alignment to identify the underlying cause of your symptoms.

If appropriate, you may be offered a temporary pair of orthoses to wear for approximately four weeks. These trial orthoses (available from £12) allow us to assess how your body responds to correction before recommending a permanent solution.

You will then attend a follow-up appointment to review your progress and determine whether bespoke prescription orthoses are the most suitable long-term treatment for you.

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Bespoke Prescription Orthoses

If bespoke orthoses are recommended, an accurate mould or scan of your feet will be taken to create custom-made insoles designed specifically for your individual biomechanics.

Each pair is precision manufactured to your prescription, helping to improve foot alignment, redistribute pressure and reduce the stresses that contribute to pain and injury. Bespoke orthoses can relieve discomfort, improve walking efficiency and help prevent symptoms from returning.