20/11/2025
What Actually Happens in a Gait Analysis and Why It Matters
Whether you’re dealing with a niggling injury, increasing your activity levels, or simply want to move more efficiently, your gait (the way you walk or run) plays a huge role in how your body feels.
At Bayside Sports Podiatry, gait analysis is one of the most important parts of your assessment because it helps us understand how your body is moving and why certain tissues may be overloaded.
🎥 Visual and Video Analysis
We look at your walking and running biomechanics from different angles, both barefoot and in your usual footwear.
This helps us see things like:
✅ Foot strike patterns
✅ Hip, knee, ankle and foot alignment
✅ Stride length and cadence
✅ Load distribution
✅ Subtle compensations that may be causing discomfort
🦵 Technique + Strength Review
Many injuries come from poor movement patterns, based around restricted range of motion, weakness or alignment.
We assess your strength, control, and mobility to identify what is contributing to the way you move.
🏃♂️ Improving Technique
Once we understand why something is happening, we can help you improve:
✅ Running form
✅ Strengthening and stability exercises
✅ Technique drills
✅ Footwear recommendations both for everyday and activity
✅ Load management for training
Small changes often lead to big improvements!
Want to Move Better & Stay Injury-Free?
If you’ve been dealing with an ongoing ni**le, or just want to understand your running or walking mechanics, a gait analysis is a great place to start.
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