Biomechanics & Injury Management A number of injuries experienced, may originate from the way an individual’s feet work, whilst walking and running. Many people are aware that if the arch of their foot hurts, an “arch support” might be beneficial. However, abnormal foot mechanics can be observed to be the possible cause of a number of injuries affecting structures, other than within the feet (e.g. shin, calf, knee and lower back complaints).
Biomechanic assessment involves establishing a history of any injuries and activities, examination of the client (paying particular attention to the foot & lower limb), and video/treadmill analysis, of the client walking or running.
Orthoses are insoles constructed by the podiatrist, to help subtly realign the feet and lower limb, when walking or running. These might be simple insoles, dispensed at the time of the assessment, or orthoses made from taking a plaster cast of the client’s feet.
Why Pod for biomechanics and injury management?
By observing clients running and walking, foot function can be assessed when the foot is involved in the actual activity likely to be causing injury. The use of the treadmill and video enables this vital component of the assessment and can be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of any treatment. The clinic not only treats people seeking assistance with sports related injuries, but also people experiencing pain or injury caused by other day to day activity.
