Gait Analysis & Injury Assessment
Comprehensive biomechanical assessment included with every lower limb injury consultation. We identify the root cause of your pain using advanced pressure-plate gait analysis and clinical expertise.
What is Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis is the clinical study of how you walk and move. At Lower Limb Clinic, biomechanical gait analysis is a core part of every lower limb injury assessment — not an optional extra. Understanding how you move is essential to diagnosing the underlying cause of your pain, not just treating symptoms.
Using advanced pressure-plate technology combined with hands-on clinical testing, we assess your foot mechanics, joint alignment, muscle function, and movement patterns to build a complete picture of what's driving your condition. This allows us to create a targeted, evidence-based treatment plan unique to you.
Common Symptoms
- Recurring foot, ankle, or knee pain
- Pain that returns after rest or treatment
- Uneven shoe wear patterns
- Difficulty walking or running without discomfort
- Pain that worsens with activity or standing
- Lower limb injuries that keep coming back
Common Causes
- Overpronation or supination
- Leg length discrepancy
- Muscle weakness or imbalance
- Joint stiffness or hypermobility
- Poor footwear choices
- Post-injury compensatory movement patterns
- Structural foot deformities (flat feet, high arches)
Our Treatment Approach
Every lower limb injury assessment at Lower Limb Clinic includes a full biomechanical and gait analysis. We don't just look at where it hurts — we identify why it hurts by assessing your entire lower limb chain from the hip down.
Based on your assessment findings, we create a personalised management plan that may include custom 3D-printed orthotics, targeted rehabilitation exercises, shockwave therapy, injection therapy under ultrasound guidance, or a combination of treatments to get you back on your feet.
What to Expect
Clinical History
We discuss your symptoms, activity levels, injury history, footwear, and goals to understand the full picture.
Physical Examination
Hands-on assessment of joint range of motion, muscle strength, flexibility, and structural alignment throughout the lower limb.
Pressure-Plate Gait Analysis
Walking and standing analysis using advanced pressure-plate technology to measure force distribution, timing, and foot mechanics.
Diagnosis & Explanation
We explain our findings clearly, showing you exactly what's happening biomechanically and how it relates to your pain.
Personalised Treatment Plan
A tailored plan combining the right treatments — orthotics, exercises, shockwave, injections — targeted at the root cause.
"Paul's gait analysis was incredibly thorough. He explained exactly what was causing my knee pain and the orthotics he prescribed have made a massive difference. Best assessment I've ever had."
Sarah T.
Treated for: Knee Pain & Overpronation
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gait Analysis at Lower Limb Clinic.
Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Gait Analysis at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.
Book Your Assessment
- 45-60 minute appointments
- No referral needed
- 600+ 5-star reviews
Treatment Benefits
- Included in every injury assessment — no extra charge
- Identifies the root cause, not just symptoms
- Advanced pressure-plate technology
- Informs orthotics, rehab, and treatment decisions
- MSc-qualified specialist podiatrists
- Same-day diagnosis and treatment planning
Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get Gait Analysis at our clinic, conveniently located in East Belfast
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.