Biomechanical Assessment in Hamilton

Understand your movement.

Relieve your pain.

What is a Biomechanical Assessment?

A biomechanical assessment looks at how your feet, legs, and body move together. If you’re experiencing pain when walking, running, or standing, understanding your biomechanics can reveal the root cause of the problem.

At Feet Forward Podiatry, we use expert assessment techniques to identify imbalances, poor alignment, or areas of strain, so we can build a personalised treatment plan to get you moving comfortably again.

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Who Is a Biomechanical Assessment For?

A biomechanical assessment is a detailed examination of how your feet, legs and hips work together when you stand, walk and run. It measures joint range, muscle strength and the way pressure moves through your foot, so that pain in one place can be traced back to its actual cause, which is often somewhere else entirely.

People with ongoing foot, ankle, knee, hip, or lower back pain

Athletes looking to prevent injuries or improve performance

Children with gait concerns like in-toeing, toe walking, or flat feet

Anyone experiencing foot fatigue or discomfort after standing or walking

People with a history of injuries or recovering from surgery

If you’re unsure, our podiatrists can guide you on whether this is the right assessment for you.

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What Happens During Your Assessment?

Step 1: Thorough Review

We begin with a full history of your symptoms, lifestyle, and activities.

Step 2: Gait and Movement Analysis on the Zebris Treadmill

We watch how you walk, stand and move, then measure it properly. Our Zebris treadmill, the only one in New Zealand, has thousands of pressure sensors built into the belt, recording exactly where and when load passes through each foot at walking and running speed. It picks up asymmetries and timing problems the eye simply cannot catch.