What Is Gait Analysis?

Gait analysis is the assessment of how your body moves when you walk or run. It looks at how your feet strike the ground, how pressure travels through the foot, and how this movement affects the joints above.

At Perfect Balance, gait analysis combines:

• Clinical observation by experienced specialists

• Pressure-plate analysis to measure forces through the foot

• Treadmill and movement assessment where appropriate

This allows us to identify abnormal pressures, movement inefficiencies or compensations that aren’t visible through standard examination alone. Gait analysis is never used in isolation. It forms part of a wider assessment of how your body functions as a whole.

Why Is Gait Analysis important?

Small changes in the way your feet load the ground can create a chain reaction throughout the body. Over time, these subtle compensations can increase stress on the ankles, knees, hips, pelvis and lower back.

Gait analysis helps us:

• Identify abnormal movement patterns early

• Understand the cause of recurring pain or injury

• Reduce unnecessary stress on joints and soft tissue

• Inform smarter treatment and rehabilitation decisions

In many cases, targeted exercises, rehabilitation and, where appropriate, orthotic support can significantly improve movement efficiency and reduce symptoms.

Who Can Benefit From Gait Analysis?

At Perfect Balance we support a wide range of people, including:

• Recreational and competitive athletes

• Runners and endurance athletes

• Children and adolescents

• People with diabetes or pressure-related foot concerns

• Individuals with persistent or recurring lower-limb pain

Our approach is always tailored, whether your goal is injury prevention, pain relief, rehabilitation or performance support.

Common Issues Gait Analysis helps with

You may benefit from Gait Analysis if you experience pain when walking or running or any of the following:

• High-pressure or sensitive areas under the foot

• Foot, ankle, knee, hip or lower back pain

• Balance issues or postural concerns

• Flat feet, high arches or plantar fasciitis

• Sore feet after long periods of standing

• Recurring injuries or niggles that don’t fully resolve

Many clients come to us without a diagnosis. We assess, explain and guide you from your first session.

How Gait Analysis supports treatment

Following your assessment at Perfect Balance Clinics, we use the findings to guide a clear, evidence-led plan. This may include:

• Diagnosis of foot, ankle, knee or hip pain

• Targeted rehabilitation and strengthening programmes

• Identification of injury risk for athletes

• Movement retraining to improve efficiency

• Guidance on footwear and loading strategies

• Orthotic prescription where clinically appropriate

Everything is explained clearly, so you understand not just what we recommend, but why.

What to expect from a Perfect Balance Gait Analysis

Perfect Balance uses innovative gait and pressure-analysis technology alongside expert clinical interpretation. This combination allows us to see how your body behaves under real movement conditions, not just static testing.

Our clinicians translate complex data into practical, actionable guidance that fits your lifestyle, sport or work demands.

Your first appointment includes:

• A detailed discussion of symptoms, activity and goals

• Clinical assessment of movement and posture

• Pressure-plate and treadmill analysis where appropriate

• Clear explanation of findings

• Practical recommendations and next steps

Your assessment is focused, thorough and designed to give you clarity from day one.