Are your feet fit for the London Marathon?
- As you start increasing your mileage - are you at risk of
injury?
- Are you performing the right exercises to maximise your foot
function?
- Do your shoes provide the right support?
Every year, we are contacted by many runners who have to defer
their participation due to injuries sustained in the last couple of
months of training.
An assessment by one of our experts may identify problems before
you develop an injury that could jeopardise your participation in
the marathon.
In conjunction with a detailed assessment of your underlying
structure (Biomechanics) we perform Inshoe and video
gait analysis.
Video analysis
Video analysis allows us to assess your basic function and your
running shoes. Where appropriate, we can compare different running
shoes.
Inshoe pressure analysis
In-shoe pressure analysis enables us to accurately determine the
way your feet function within your shoes by using special insoles
with force sensors, the same technology as used by NASA and Nike.
It also allows accurate assessment of any orthoses / insoles you
have previously been provided. A basic assessment with this system
requires 30 minutes.
Where a more detailed analysis using both the video and Inshoe
pressure system is required, a 45- 90 minute appointment is
required. This is our preferred option for gait analysis especially
if a detailed gait analysis (i.e. assessment of varying shoes,
orthoses and activities) is necessary. This is particularly
suitable for complex cases and high level/professional sports
people.