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Gait & Biomechanics Assessment in West Auckland

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What is a Gait & Biomechanics Assessment?

What is a Gait & Biomechanics Assessment?

A gait and biomechanics assessment looks at how your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and posture work together during movement. Even subtle changes in the way you walk or run can place extra strain on joints and soft tissue, leading to pain, fatigue, or recurring injury.

At Norwest Podiatry Clinic, we assess movement patterns from the ground up. By understanding how your feet load and move, we can identify the underlying causes of pain, not just treat the symptoms.

This type of assessment is helpful whether you’re:

  • Experiencing pain
  • Recovering from injury
  • Wanting to prevent problems before they start
  • Staying active for sport, work, or everyday life

What’s Included in a Gait & Biomechanics Assessment?

  • Detailed medical, injury, and activity history
  • Foot posture and alignment assessment
  • Joint range of motion testing
  • Muscle strength and balance checks
  • Walking and/or running gait analysis (where relevant)
  • Footwear assessment (bring 2–3 pairs you wear most)
  • Identification of abnormal load or movement patterns
  • Clear explanation of findings and next steps
What’s Included in a Gait & Biomechanics Assessment?

A Gait Assessment is Ideal if you:

A Gait Assessment is Ideal if you:
  • Have recurring foot, ankle, knee, or hip pain
  • Experience pain on one side of the body
  • Notice uneven shoe wear
  • Have flat feet, high arches, or instability
  • Have ongoing pain despite rest or treatment
  • Are returning to activity after injury
  • Play sport or train regularly
  • Spend long hours standing or walking at work
  • Want injury prevention guidance

Your Gait & Biomechanics Assessment Journey at Norwest Podiatry

We assess your posture, foot alignment, joint mobility, muscle control, and walking or running pattern. Footwear is reviewed to see how it interacts with your movement.
Findings Explained
We explain what we see in plain language, how your movement may be contributing to pain, fatigue, or injury risk.
Plan Development
A personalised plan is developed, which may include footwear advice, support strategies, exercises, or further podiatry care.
Integration with Treatment

Where appropriate, findings may lead into:

  • Injury & Pain Management
  • Orthotics Assessment
  • Footwear modification
  • Rehabilitation and prevention strategies
Follow-Up
Follow-ups are recommended only when needed, to reassess movement changes or review progress.

Conditions Commonly Linked to Gait & Biomechanics Issues

How Gait & Biomechanics Assessment Helps

How Gait & Biomechanics Assessment Helps

Benefits

  • Identifies the cause of recurring pain
  • Improves movement efficiency
  • Reduces joint and soft tissue strain
  • Supports injury recovery
  • Helps prevent future injuries
  • Guides orthotics or footwear decisions
  • Improves comfort during sport or work

Often Combined With

  • Custom Orthotics
  • Injury & Pain Management
  • Sports Injury Care
  • Footwear assessment and advice

Frequently Asked Questions: Gait & Biomechanics Assessment

No. Gait assessments are helpful for anyone experiencing pain or fatigue with walking, standing, or everyday movement.

Most assessments take 30–40 minutes, allowing time for movement analysis and explanation.

Not always. Orthotics are recommended only if they will genuinely help improve your movement or reduce pain.

Yes. The way your feet move can influence alignment and load throughout the entire lower limb.

Bring shoes you regularly wear. Comfortable clothing that allows movement is helpful.

If the assessment relates to an ACC-covered injury, some components may be funded. We’ll advise you during your visit.

No referral is required, you can book directly.

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