At South Dublin Podiatry, gait analysis is one of the most valuable tools we use to understand how your body moves. Whether you’re dealing with pain, recovering from injury, or simply want to improve performance, analysing the way you walk or run can reveal the root cause â not just the symptoms.
Gait analysis is a detailed assessment of how you walk or run. It looks at the movement of your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and even posture to identify any imbalances or inefficiencies.
At South Dublin Podiatry, we use a combination of:
This allows us to see exactly whatâs happening throughout your stride â something that simply canât be identified through a static examination alone.
Rather than guessing, we can pinpoint why your symptoms are happening.
At South Dublin Podiatry, video gait analysis is not a standalone test â it forms part of a full biomechanical assessment.
We use it alongside a detailed clinical examination, joint and muscle testing, and footwear assessment to fully understand how your lower limb system is functioning.
This comprehensive approach is essential because movement problems rarely exist in isolation. By combining all elements, we can identify the true cause of your symptoms and create a targeted, effective treatment plan â rather than simply observing walking or running in isolation.
Many people assume pain comes from the area it hurts â but in reality, the issue often starts elsewhere in the body.
Common causes of abnormal gait include:
Over time, these small inefficiencies can place excessive strain on certain tissues â leading to pain, inflammation, or recurring injuries.
This is where gait analysis becomes powerful.
Instead of treating symptoms in isolation, we identify the underlying cause and create a personalised plan to correct it.
At South Dublin Podiatry, treatment following gait analysis may include:
The goal isnât just short-term relief â itâs long-term improvement and prevention.
Gait analysis isnât just for athletes â although runners absolutely benefit from it.
You may benefit if you:
We regularly see patients from across South Dublin who have tried multiple treatments before â and only get lasting results once their movement pattern is properly assessed.
Gait analysis is particularly useful for identifying and managing:
By understanding how forces move through your body, we can reduce strain on the affected area and prevent the issue from returning.
Not at all. While runners benefit greatly, many of our patients are non-athletes dealing with everyday pain or discomfort.
Youâll be asked to walk while we assess your movement â often using video to break things down in detail. Weâll then explain our findings in a clear, easy-to-understand way.
Not necessarily. Orthotics are only recommended when clinically appropriate. Many patients improve with exercise-based rehabilitation, footwear changes, or load management alone.
The video gait analysis recording itself is brief â typically just a few minutes of walking. We then carry out a detailed review and analysis of your movement.
However, this is only one part of a full biomechanical assessment, which takes around 60 minutes. This extended appointment is essential, as it allows us to combine gait analysis with a full clinical examination to accurately diagnose the cause of your symptoms and design a personalised treatment plan.
Yes â in fact, long-standing issues are often linked to movement patterns that have never been properly assessed. This is where gait analysis can be especially valuable.
At South Dublin Podiatry, we donât take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every gait analysis is tailored to the individual, combining clinical expertise with a strong focus on long-term outcomes.
Our goal is simple:
Find the cause. Fix the problem. Keep you pain-free.
If you are dealing with pain, recurring injuries, or simply want a better understanding of how your movement may be contributing to symptoms, the next step is a full biomechanical assessment at South Dublin Podiatry.
This includes video gait analysis as part of a complete clinical evaluation designed to identify the true cause of your problem.
Book your Biomechanical Assessment today at South Dublin Podiatry and take the first step towards understanding your movement properly.
