Having worked as a team for over
17 years both in
the NHS and privately we are now offering the only private joint Podiatry &
Physiotherapy assessments clinic in the Somerset region. The
same team introduced
the Gait Analysis Clinic at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton which
continues to run successfully
What is Gait (Walking/Running/Movement) Analysis?
Gait analysis is the study of walking - a detailed examination of the movements of the
limbs and actions of the muscles when we move.
The Benefits of Gait Analysis
Walking/Running is a complex activity involving co-ordination of the muscles, bones and joints of
the lower limbs. Gait analysis reveals defects which are difficult to spot from
observation and physical examination alone. Accurate assessment by gait analysis may
improve the quality of life for patients, reduce multiple hospital admissions and may keep
treatment costs down.
About
the Clinics
The
clinic works closely with General Practitioners, Insurance Companies, Rehabilitation
agencies and Medical/Surgical Consultants, treating Self Paying and Insured clients to
provide a service for:
a)
Individuals concerned that they may be wearing incorrect footwear for walking/specific
sports/casual exercising. Having such an
analysis is likely to drastically reduce injuries associated with wearing the wrong
footwear.
b) Parents who notice and are concerned about their child’s walking ability or
pattern.
c) Individuals who wish a less time consuming treatment combined approach to the
treatment of chronic discomfort or injuries to the lower limbs
Treatment
Treatment plans vary significantly based on the individual needs
of each client. However, the following
approaches serve as the foundation of our treatment program:
*
Computerised Force Plate or other diagnostic testing
* Establishing a functional baseline
* Assisting and educating each person so that they may better understand the
complexities of the specific problem(s)
* Selecting the appropriate functional orthoses device, if necessary
* Refining existing prosthetics, orthotics, and/or shoes for proper alignment and
fit
Based upon individual assessment findings, physiotherapy
components of the treatment plan may include:
* Balance and co-ordination exercises
* Flexibility and strengthening exercises
* Gait retraining and rehabilitation work
* Electrotherapy
MCSP,
BSc Hons Physiol. Reg with Health Professions Council
and CSP member. CRB Approved
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