Rarely do we find that our left and right sides are symmetrical. This is equally so for our feet and legs. Additionally, many of us have mild deformities – perhaps a torsion in your pelvis, a bowed leg, or one leg longer than the other.

When we stand, walk or run our body has to cope with and compensate for these anomalies. It is these compensations that put structures such as muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons under undue strain as they begin functioning in an abnormal or compromised manner. Over time the structures become inflamed or injured.

A Biomechanics assessment is an investigation into your lower limb function – looking closely for abnormalities and compensations. We can look closely into the underlying possible causes of heel pain, knee pain and even back pain.

Once we have identified the causes of your problems we can develop a tailor-made treatment plan to improve your symptoms. This may involve one or more of the following:

• Exercises to stretch or strengthen muscles
• Orthoses – specially made devices for you to wear inside your shoe to control, realign or cushion the abnormalities.
• Footwear advice
• Referral on to other members of the healthcare team if further specialist advice is needed.

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