Video Gait Analysis

Q: Why is gait analysis important?

Your body moves as a connected chain, so issues in one area can affect others. For example, misaligned hips or dropped shoulders can influence how your knees, ankles and feet function. Gait analysis helps pinpoint the underlying cause of discomfort or dysfunction.

Q: What happens during a video gait assessment?

During the assessment you will walk, and sometimes run, on a treadmill while video is recorded from multiple angles. This footage is reviewed in slow motion to evaluate posture, movement symmetry and areas of stress or misalignment.

Q: What conditions can this help diagnose?

Video gait analysis can help diagnose the causes of foot, ankle, knee or hip pain. It is especially useful for identifying biomechanical issues, recurrent injuries and movement-related discomfort.

Q: Is video gait analysis just for athletes?

No. Although it is commonly used by runners and active individuals, gait analysis is just as beneficial for anyone experiencing pain or difficulty during everyday walking or standing.

Q: What treatments follow from a gait analysis?

Depending on the findings, treatments may include custom orthotics, targeted rehabilitation exercises, manual therapy or adjustments to footwear to restore natural and comfortable movement.

Q: Can I see the video myself?

Yes. You will be shown the footage and guided through it so you can see how your body moves and better understand any areas contributing to your symptoms.

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What is Video Gait Analysis?

Video Gait Analysis is an important part of the assessment process of the whole body’s movement patterns when you have dysfunction and discomfort in your feet and lower limbs. We ask you to walk (and run if you are a runner) on the treadmill and we video your whole body from the side back and front. This allows us to understand how your body moves, and we can see the areas which are not functioning as they should. This includes your shoulders, arms, hips, knees and feet which should be roughly symmetrical and the movement fluid. Where there are mal-alignments, such as knock knees, dropping hips, dropped shoulders, this will have an effect on other parts of the body.

Why do I need Video Gait Analysis?

If, when you walk or run, you have pain in your feet, ankles or lower limb, it is essential that we are able to assess your body’s movement pattern. The biomechanics of one area of the body is linked to the next, forming a chain of interconnected movement patterns. This helps us to understand why you have developed the pain, and what to prescribe to help you to move pain free. This is likely to involve a combination of interventions, custom orthotics and rehabilitation exercises.

How do you use Video Gait Analysis to diagnose my condition?

We use the video to analyse your gait in slow motion. This is an important tool which we use as part of our examination of your feet/ankles/legs along with our examination when you are sitting and standing. We use this to inform us of the cause of your problem and how to treat it.

Frequently Asked Questions about Video Gait Analysis

What is video gait analysis?

Video gait analysis is a specialist assessment that uses slow-motion video to examine how your whole body moves while walking or running. It helps identify areas of misalignment or poor function that may be contributing to pain or injury.

Why is gait analysis important?

Your body moves as a connected chain – issues in one area (like dropped shoulders or misaligned hips) can affect your knees, ankles, and feet. Gait analysis helps pinpoint the root cause of discomfort or dysfunction.

What happens during a video gait assessment?

You’ll be asked to walk (and possibly run) on a treadmill while we record video from the side, back, and front. We analyse this footage in slow motion to assess posture, movement symmetry, and areas of stress or misalignment.

What conditions can this help diagnose?

Video gait analysis is commonly used to assess causes of foot, ankle, knee, or hip pain. It’s especially helpful for diagnosing biomechanical conditions, recurrent injuries, and movement-related discomfort.

Is video gait analysis just for athletes?

Not at all. While it’s a key tool for runners and active individuals, it’s also incredibly valuable for anyone experiencing pain when walking, standing, or moving.

What treatments follow from a gait analysis?

Based on your movement pattern, we may recommend custom orthotics, targeted rehabilitation exercises, manual therapy, or footwear adjustments to help restore natural, pain-free movement.

Can I see the video myself?

Yes – we’ll walk you through the footage so you can see how your body moves and better understand the cause of your pain or dysfunction.

Gait Assessment Comparison

Assessment Method	Visual Observation	Basic Treadmill Review	Video Gait Analysis (TFH)
Assessment of whole-body movement	Limited	Basic	✔
Recorded and reviewed in slow motion	✘	✘	✔
Analysis of symmetry and alignment	Subjective	Moderate	✔
Diagnosis of biomechanical causes	✘	Occasional	✔
Supports orthotics and rehab planning	✘	Basic input	✔
Ideal for both walkers and runners	✔	✔	✔

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