Prevention

Are you about to take up a new sport, increase your training, change your activities?

Changing the demands placed on the body is often the cause of injury. Changing demands can involve simply changing the surface you run on, or changing the shoes that you run in. Large changes to activity can often lead to problematic episodes of injury.

Here at ProGait we advocate having your gait analysed before you embark upon any of these changes, so that you can get some sound professional advice to reduce the risk of injury.

Excessive forces running through a joint with repetition can be a source of injury. We can analysed the direction of forces through joints with our motion analysis software, and measure the forces running through your feet with our high end pressure scanner. All of this will serve to produce a very detailed picture of your mechanics and allow us to produce a plan with the aim of reducing the risk of you suffering an injury.

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CASESTUDIES

Our patients range from elite athletes to those with chronic medical conditions, from 6 to 86. Here are some case studies of some of our patients.

 

"I have always been vulnerable to injury. I am pain free for the first time in 3 years."

Name: RMK, Manchester
Sport: Hiking
Previous Injuries: Shin Splints
Current Injury: Heel Pain

Orthotics to relieve stresses on tissues were the solution after detailed gait analysis. These orthotics were fitted to hiking boots and offer the stability and resilience required for challenging terrain.

"Having a detailed analysis of my gait has highlighted a couple of areas where I can easily improve my form."

Name: Adam, Manchester
Sport: Distance Running
Previous Injuries: None
Current Injury: None

As a very competitive distance runner, Adam had gait analysis to see if he could make any improvements and to check he was wearing the correct running shoes. Detailed motion analysis and pressure plate studies highlighted some muscle imbalances some restricted movements and some poor form. A home exercise plan to address all of these points was included with his gait analysis DVD and pressure plate report.