If you’re living with foot, knee, hip or back pain, a biomechanical assessment gets to the root cause of it. At our Cardiff city-centre clinic, an HCPC-registered podiatrist analyses how you move, using high-speed video gait analysis, then builds you an evidence-based plan to fix the problem, not just mask it.
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Biomechanics is the study of how your bones, joints and muscles work together to control your walking, running and standing posture. Small imbalances, the way your foot rolls, a difference in leg length, a tight or weak muscle, can put strain further up the chain and cause pain in the feet, shins, knees, hips or lower back.
Your assessment is carried out by one of our HCPC-registered podiatrists who specialises in postural aches, pains and injuries. It’s complemented by high-speed video gait analysis, which films your whole body in slow motion from the front, side and back so we can see exactly what’s happening as you move.
Most people come to us because they’re in pain somewhere in the lower limb, anywhere from the lower back down to the feet. You don’t need a specific sports injury: it might simply be discomfort when you walk. People also book to improve posture, prevent injury, or after a referral from a GP, orthopaedic surgeon or physiotherapist.
We offer three levels so you only pay for what you need. Not sure which is right? The standard assessment suits most foot, knee, hip or back pain; the premium adds full-body analysis for more complex problems; and a consultation is ideal if you’d like advice first.
If you prefer to book over the phone, please call 02920 644900. Please be aware deposits are taken at the time of booking.
First visit? See our New Patients guide for what to expect.
It is helpful, though not essential, for us to be able to see your hips and knees, so shorts and a t-shirt, or a gym-style crop top, work well. Otherwise wear whatever you feel most comfortable in, such as leggings and a t-shirt.
Please also bring trainers, examples of shoes you wear regularly, and any old orthotics. More about biomechanical assessments.
A full history. We record your medical history and the details of your injury or pain, including previous accidents, fractures or surgery.
A static and couch examination. We look at your relaxed posture and alignment, then examine the range and quality of movement in your hips, knees, ankles and feet.
Video gait analysis. We mark up key points on your body and film you walking, and sometimes running, on our specialist Sprintex treadmill, which recreates natural motion and films you from the front, back and side.
Your results and plan. We explain the likely cause of your pain and set out an evidence-based treatment plan.
It is helpful, though not essential, for us to be able to see your hips and knees while we assess you, so shorts and a t-shirt, or a gym-style crop top, work well. Otherwise wear whatever you feel most comfortable in, such as leggings and a t-shirt.
Please also bring trainers, examples of shoes you wear regularly, and any old orthotics. You are very welcome to bring a friend or parent with you.
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Feet In Focus, 32 Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2DZ · Tue–Fri (Thu until 7:30pm) · 02920 644900
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