Biomechanics Assessment & Gait Analysis
Understand Why You're In Pain. Move Better For Longer.
Finding The Cause, Not Just Treating The Symptoms
Pain is often the body's way of telling you something isn't moving as efficiently as it should.
Whether you're experiencing persistent foot pain, recurring sports injuries, knee pain or discomfort that keeps returning, successful treatment starts with understanding why the problem has developed in the first place.
At Callen Olive, our Biomechanics Assessment looks beyond the area that hurts. We assess how your feet, ankles and lower limbs work together, identifying movement patterns, loading and compensation that may be contributing to your symptoms.
By understanding how your body moves, we can create a personalised treatment plan designed to reduce pain, improve movement and help you stay active for the long term.
At A Glance
A Biomechanics Assessment may be recommended if you have:
• Foot or heel pain
• Achilles tendon pain
• Knee, hip or lower back pain
• Recurrent ankle sprains
• Shin splints
• Running or sports injuries
• Flat feet or hypermobility
• Pain that keeps returning
• Difficulty walking or exercising comfortably
• Recurring injuries without an obvious cause
What Is A Biomechanics Assessment?
A Biomechanics Assessment is a detailed evaluation of how your feet and lower limbs function during standing, walking and movement.
Rather than simply focusing on where your pain is, we investigate why it has developed.
Many musculoskeletal conditions are influenced by the way forces travel through your feet and legs. Small changes in movement, alignment or loading can gradually place extra stress on muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.
Understanding these factors helps us develop treatment that's specific to you—not just your symptoms.
Your Feet Are The Foundation Of Movement
Every step you take creates a chain reaction throughout your body.
Your feet influence the position and movement of your ankles, knees, hips, pelvis and lower back.
When movement becomes less efficient, other areas often compensate.
Over time this may contribute to:
- Heel pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Shin splints
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Lower back pain
- Recurrent ankle sprains
- Sports injuries
- Reduced mobility
- Fatigue during activity
Our role is to understand how your movement may be contributing to your symptoms.
Why A Biomechanics Assessment Matters
Many people live with pain for months or years without understanding why it keeps returning.
Some repeatedly treat the symptoms.
Others stop exercising, avoid long walks or become frustrated that previous treatments haven't provided lasting relief.
Understanding how your body moves allows us to:
- Identify the underlying cause
- Explain why symptoms have developed
- Reduce unnecessary strain
- Improve movement efficiency
- Support long-term recovery
- Reduce the risk of future injuries
- Help you return to the activities you enjoy
For many people, understanding the cause of their pain is the first step towards recovery.
Who Can Benefit?
A Biomechanics Assessment may benefit people experiencing:
- Foot pain
- Heel pain
- Achilles pain
- Shin splints
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Lower back pain
- Flat feet
- Hypermobility
- Sports injuries
- Running injuries
- Recurrent ankle sprains
- Pain that keeps returning despite treatment
It is also valuable for active individuals who want to improve movement efficiency, reduce injury risk and optimise performance.
What Happens During Your Assessment?
Every assessment is tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle and goals.
Your appointment may include:
- Detailed medical and activity history
- Clinical examination
- Foot posture assessment
- Joint mobility assessment
- Muscle strength and flexibility testing
- Lower limb alignment assessment
- Walking and gait analysis
- Functional movement assessment
- Footwear review
We'll explain our findings throughout your appointment, helping you understand what's contributing to your symptoms.
Creating Your Personalised Treatment Plan
Once we've identified the factors contributing to your symptoms, we'll create a treatment plan that's tailored specifically to you.
Recommendations may include:
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Footwear advice
- Activity modification
- Shockwave Therapy
- Podiatric Acupuncture
- Running Gait Analysis
- Custom Foot Orthotics where clinically appropriate
Our aim isn't simply to reduce today's pain.
It's to improve how you move, reduce future problems and help you remain active with confidence.
Biomechanics Isn't Just For People In Pain
Many active people choose a Biomechanics Assessment before an injury develops.
Understanding how your body moves can help improve efficiency, identify potential risk factors and support long-term performance.
Whether your goal is to complete a marathon, improve your golf, return to football, enjoy long walks or simply move more comfortably, understanding your movement provides the foundation for better performance and healthier movement.
Pricing
Every person moves differently, which is why every Biomechanics Assessment is tailored to your individual needs.
Following your assessment, your podiatrist will explain your findings, discuss your treatment options and create a personalised plan to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
New Patient Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Assessment – £180
New Patient Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Assessment with Principal Podiatrist – £225
What's Included?
- Comprehensive biomechanical assessment
- Walking and gait analysis
- Detailed clinical diagnosis
- Personalised treatment plan
- Online rehabilitation programme
- Ongoing clinical support throughout your treatment journey
Depending on your diagnosis, additional treatments may be recommended to support your recovery and long-term outcomes.
If you're unsure which appointment is right for you, our Patient Care Team will be happy to help.
Call us on 0333 305 8347.
Why Patients Choose Callen Olive
Your feet deserve more than treatment.
At Callen Olive, we believe exceptional podiatry is about far more than relieving pain.
It's about understanding how your feet affect your comfort, confidence and the way you move through life.
Every person who walks through our doors has different goals, which is why every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, lifestyle and ambitions.
Because no two people — or feet — are the same.
Expert Care. Personally Delivered.
We combine specialist clinical expertise, advanced technology and genuinely personalised care to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
From your first appointment, you'll understand what's causing your symptoms, the treatment options available and how we'll support you every step of the way.
Why Patients Trust Callen Olive
- Specialist podiatry team
- Personalised treatment plans
- Advanced technology
- Evidence-based care
- Award-winning patient experience
- Trusted by thousands of patients every year
More Than A Podiatry Appointment
Exceptional care isn't just about clinical expertise.
It's about feeling listened to, understood and supported from the moment you arrive until long after your treatment has finished.
Because that's what great care should feel like.
We Care.
It's more than our promise.
It's how we listen, how we explain, how we treat and how we support every patient who places their trust in us.
Because helping you move with comfort, confidence and ease is why Callen Olive exists.
Healthy Feet. Healthy Body. Healthy Mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Biomechanics Assessment?
A Biomechanics Assessment evaluates how your feet and lower limbs function during standing and walking. It helps identify movement patterns that may be contributing to pain, injury or reduced performance.
What conditions can a Biomechanics Assessment help with?
It can help assess many foot, ankle and lower limb conditions, including heel pain, Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, shin splints, knee pain, sports injuries and recurrent ankle sprains.
Will I have gait analysis during my appointment?
Yes. Walking and gait analysis form an important part of the assessment, allowing us to observe how your body moves and identify any inefficient movement patterns.
Will I need Custom Foot Orthotics?
Not necessarily. Orthotics are only recommended where we believe they are clinically appropriate and likely to improve your comfort, movement or long-term outcome.
Should I bring my footwear?
Yes. We recommend bringing the shoes you wear most often, along with any footwear you use for sport or exercise, as this can provide valuable information during your assessment.
Is a Biomechanics Assessment only for runners?
No. Whilst many runners benefit from a Biomechanics Assessment, it is suitable for anyone experiencing foot, ankle or lower limb pain, as well as those wanting to improve movement and reduce injury risk.
How long does the appointment take?
Your assessment typically lasts around 60 minutes, allowing sufficient time for a detailed examination, gait analysis, discussion of your findings and personalised treatment planning.
What happens after the assessment?
You'll receive a clear explanation of our findings together with a personalised treatment plan. Depending on your diagnosis, this may include rehabilitation exercises, footwear advice, Shockwave Therapy, Podiatric Acupuncture or Custom Foot Orthotics where clinically appropriate.
Understand Your Movement. Improve Your Future.
Whether you're struggling with persistent pain, recovering from injury or simply want to understand how your body moves, a Biomechanics Assessment can provide the answers you've been looking for.
Book your Biomechanics Assessment today and take the first step towards moving with comfort, confidence and ease.
