A biomechanical assessment is a detailed evaluation of how your feet, joints and muscles work together while standing, walking and, where appropriate, running.

It helps identify movement patterns and mechanical factors that may contribute to pain, injury or reduced physical performance.

A biomechanical assessment may be helpful if you have persistent foot, ankle, knee, hip or lower back pain, recurring injuries or discomfort that repeatedly returns.

The assessment can help identify contributing factors, explain what may be done about them and guide the most appropriate treatment plan based on the findings.

A biomechanical assessment can assist in evaluating conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon problems, shin pain, forefoot pain, knee pain and hip problems.

It may also help assess many overuse injuries where movement patterns, loading or foot mechanics may be contributing factors.

A biomechanical assessment can often identify mechanical factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.

Pain can have several possible causes, but understanding how your body moves and manages load allows us to develop a more targeted treatment plan.

We begin by discussing your symptoms, medical history, activity levels and treatment goals.

We then assess areas such as joint movement, muscle strength, posture, foot position, walking pattern and, where appropriate, running mechanics.

These findings help us build a clearer picture of what may be happening and consider any relevant differential diagnoses.

Yes. Gait analysis forms an important part of many biomechanical assessments.

It helps us understand how your walking or running pattern may be influencing your symptoms, movement efficiency or injury risk.

Yes. Please bring the footwear you use most often for everyday activities, work, exercise or sport.

Examining your shoes provides useful information about wear patterns and whether they are appropriate for your lifestyle and activity.

Ideally, wear or bring a pair of shorts and a T-shirt or sports top so that your movement can be assessed properly.

Biomechanical assessment appointments are longer than routine consultations to allow sufficient time for examination, explanation and discussion of your personalised plan.

We recommend allowing approximately one hour in your schedule.

Yes. Your recommendations will be based on your symptoms, goals and assessment findings.

Your plan may include rehabilitation exercises, footwear advice, activity modification, orthotics or another appropriate rehabilitation programme.

Yes. Identifying movement issues, strength deficits or loading problems early allows contributing risk factors to be addressed before they develop into more significant problems.

No assessment can prevent every injury, but it can help you make informed changes to reduce avoidable risks.

Not necessarily. Orthotics are only prescribed when they are clinically appropriate and likely to provide a genuine benefit.

Many people improve through rehabilitation, footwear advice or training changes alone.

Where appropriate, We Fix Feet stocks a range of podiatry insoles and can also prescribe custom 3D-printed foot orthoses.

Yes. Where clinically indicated, biomechanical assessments can help investigate pain, walking patterns, hypermobility concerns and some developmental issues affecting movement.

Every child is assessed individually, taking their age, development and activity levels into account.

A biomechanical assessment may identify factors that affect your movement efficiency, comfort or sporting performance.

By addressing limiting factors, many athletes experience improved confidence, movement quality and performance.

Yes. Footwear and movement are assessed together because both can influence pressure, loading, comfort and injury risk.

We can explain whether your footwear may be contributing to your symptoms and recommend appropriate changes where necessary.

Often, yes. A fresh assessment may identify contributing factors that were previously overlooked or have changed over time.

These findings can help guide a different and more individualised treatment approach.

Our clinicians combine expertise in podiatry, biomechanics and sports therapy rehabilitation.

We provide an evidence-informed assessment tailored to your symptoms, goals, activity levels and lifestyle.

Yes. Where appropriate, we integrate the findings from your assessment into a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plan.

This may include Boost Microgravity Treadmill rehabilitation, Shockwave Therapy, musculoskeletal K-Laser Therapy, custom prescription 3D-printed orthotics or other appropriate interventions.

Comfortable sports-style clothing that allows you to move easily is ideal.

Shorts and a T-shirt or sports top are usually most suitable. Please also bring the footwear you wear most often for daily activities, work, sport and exercise.

Access to NHS musculoskeletal podiatry services and waiting times vary between NHS trusts and according to local eligibility criteria.

Many patients choose private assessment because it can provide quicker access, longer appointments and a more detailed evaluation of their symptoms and movement.

A biomechanical assessment may be a useful first step if you are unsure why pain keeps returning or want a clearer understanding of how your body moves.

We will explain our findings and discuss all suitable treatment options so that you can make an informed decision about the next stage of your care.