Gait Analysis

Gait Analysis

A gait analysis is a method for identifying abnormalities in the gait cycle and is a tool that we can use to assess the way you walk and run. The importance of this is that we can identify any muscle imbalances, deficiencies or asymmetries that could be causing you pain, lead to a potential injury or could be affecting your performance levels.

A wide range of injuries can be caused by problems with your gait including; Plantar Fascitiis, repeated calf strains, Achilles tendonitis, patellofemoral pain, hip and lower back pain.

Here at Scott Silsbury Sports Therapy we use plantar pressure analysis to accurately assess your gait. Our FootScan Ⓡ System uses over 4000 sensors to accurately map weight distribution, centre of pressures and force loads through 10 specific areas of the foot including medial & lateral heel, mid-foot, metatarsals and toes. Using this we can then measure load rates through specific phases of the gait including heel strike, mid stance and toe off and identify where problems and injury are occurring.

Phits Orthotics

Using your footscan data we can prescribe our custom made 3D printed Phits orthotics. By taking measurements and data straight from your Footscan report we remove human error from the prescription and manufacturing process.

Customization is key when it comes to orthotics. Unlike mass produced insoles our Phits insoles are tailored specifically to your foot to provide support exactly where you need it, redistributing high areas of load and providing stability to your foot, giving you pain relief for a range of sports and day to day activities.

Phits are used by a wide range of top athletes in sports such as athletics, cycling, golf, tennis and skiing. The last 6 leading British runners at the London Marathon have used Phits insoles to maximize their performance, and they are used by leading athletes such as Mo Farah, Paula Radcliffe, Charlotte Purdue and Elise Mertens.

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