What is biomechanical study and gait analysis and what is it for?
The biomechanical study is one of the most important tools used by physiotherapists, podiatrists and injury re-adapters. The purpose of this functional assessment tool is to determine how our body performs movement, it helps us prevent different body injuries such as sprains, cramps and muscle overloads, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, Achilles tendonitis, iliotibial band syndrome, goose foot tendonitis, pubalgia, etc.
Essential for athletes.
Biomechanics is a decisive factor in achieving greater performance; a correct synergy of movement allows us to distribute the weight of our body equally, thereby ensuring that all the muscles in the body exert the same force and do not produce imbalances that could damage them.
Biomechanical study and gait analysis will eliminate your injuries.
The aim of this study is to analyse the patient’s natural movement, mainly when running or making a specific gesture such as jumping. To see if there are any alterations and to treat them in order to end the injuries or prevent them.
Technology used.
To carry out the biomechanical study we have high-speed video camera systems and KINOVEA software.
We have pressure and baropodometry platforms from the Sensor Medica Maxi and Podiatech Presscan V5 brands, through which we can study the patient’s gait both statically and in motion using a treadmill or a treadmill.
Biomechanical studies are recommended for all people, especially those who practice sports regularly or professional athletes, to improve performance or those who suffer from discomfort and pain in joints and muscles.
Biomechanical studies for athletes.
We carry out biomechanical studies for athletes adapted to the needs of each patient, and for almost any type of sport.
As podiatrists and posturologists who love sports, we know how important it is to be able to enjoy sports without injuries. That is why we carried out this study that allows us to prevent injuries and detect changes in the body during sports practice.
The biomechanical study consists of analyzing the specific movement that the athlete performs during his activity; for example, in CrossFit it could be a squat or a deadlift, in running the running technique, in tennis the serve, in golf a swing and so on with all the specific gestures of each sport.
The latest technology for athletes.
Our aim is to study the movements that the body makes during the practice of each sport. And how do we achieve this? We carry out a series of tests using the latest technology, including: high-speed video camera systems with Kinovea analysis software together with Podiatech pressure platforms, Sensor Medica and the OptoGait optical data acquisition system.
And with the information we obtain, depending on what each patient needs, we will indicate, if necessary, therapeutic exercises, the most appropriate type of footwear for their case, and if necessary, custom insoles, among other treatments.
Gait analysis.
It consists of carrying out a biomechanical study of human gait, that is, of how we walk in a completely natural way, in order to see all the unconscious movements we make with our legs, torso, arms and head.
In our podiatry clinic we not only study the patient’s gait, but we go one step further, we also evaluate how the patient’s entire body performs each step. The objective is to detect possible alterations and asymmetries that are preventing them from being efficient.
Gait analysis consists of carrying out a study of our way of walking, using a treadmill to see how the patient moves. We also use baropodometry platforms to measure the pressures and load points of the plantar footprint in static and dynamic conditions. And a study with high-speed video camera systems and Kinovea analysis software.
Performing a gait analysis will help us both to prevent and to know the origin of said pain or alteration. Among them we can highlight:
