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Biomechanical Examination professional in Birmingham

Biomechanical assessments are a great way of examining your lower limbs, and checking for any possible causes of pain in the foot, ankle, knee or back. Contact Mark Foster Podiatry in Birmingham, Droitwich and Bromsgrove with your queries. 

A comprehensive assessment

This process can be described as the application of mechanical principles to a biological structure, (the human body), in formulating a treatment for a whole range of problems/pains possibly originating from the feet and caused by the way we walk. This examination applies to more than just heel, forefoot or ankle pain, but may also have a bearing upon other symptoms at satellite sites remote from those of the foot. This means that if you experience any shin, knee, hip or lower back pain, they may have a larger or lesser degree of their origin at your feet. To find out more about our treatments, contact us. 
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What does this process include?

Classically, this examination involves looking at the way a person walks and stands. A non-weight bearing examination is included to examine the range of motion at different joints and the angular relationship of one joint to another. We also use a force plate, which gives a read-out of pressure exerted by the body moving over each of the feet in relation to time, and a video analysis of that person walking. We also use a digital pelvic inclinometer to accurately assess leg length and equality.
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Orthotics made simple

Usually plaster casts/moulds of the feet are taken which accurately capture the essential relationships of the feet. They are then sent to an orthotics lab with a prescription, specific to the individual for the manufacture of bespoke foot orthotics. These are simply insoles that are moved from shoe to shoe to help correct and support the way that a patient walks and stands. Mark usually uses Langer UK or Sub 4, as these labs provide excellent orthotics and are British made. Contact Mark today.
For a Biomechanical Examination of your feet in Birmingham, Bromsgrove & Droitwich, contact Mark Foster Podiatry on 
0121 455 9496

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