Gait Analysis Canberra – Move Better, Live Better
Gait Analysis Canberra @ The Body Lab
Unlock the Secrets of Your Movement
Have you ever considered how you walk? Every step you take is a complex sequence of movements involving your feet, knees, hips, and spine. If something is even slightly off, it can lead to discomfort, pain, and inefficiencies in movement. Gait analysis is the key to understanding these imbalances and finding solutions.
At The Body Lab, we offer expert Gait Analysis in Canberra to help you understand how your body moves, identify inefficiencies, and improve performance. Whether you’re dealing with pain, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to optimise movement, our comprehensive gait assessment provides key insights to get you moving pain-free.
What is Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis is a detailed assessment of how you walk and move. It helps identify imbalances, inefficiencies, and movement patterns that may be causing pain or limiting performance. Our expert-led assessment provides a structured breakdown of each phase of walking, offering a complete picture of your biomechanics.
Gait analysis is an advanced assessment that examines how your body moves when walking. It helps identify problems like: ✔ Overpronation or supination (foot rolling too far in or out) ✔ Imbalances in weight distribution ✔ Knee tracking issues ✔ Hip and lower back compensations
At The Body Lab in Canberra, we break down each phase of your gait to find the root cause of discomfort and inefficiency.
How Does It Work?
We assess your gait in two ways: ✔ In-Person Gait Analysis – Conducted at The Body Lab, where we observe and record your movement from multiple angles. ✔ Online Video Gait Analysis – Send us video footage following our simple guidelines, and receive a full report and recommendations remotely.
The 6 Phases of Gait – A Closer Look
1. Initial Contact (Heel Strike)
This is where your foot first touches the ground. If your heel strike is off, it can lead to knee or hip strain.
2. Loading Response
Your foot absorbs impact, and your body shifts weight forward. Weakness in the foot or poor control can lead to instability.
3. Mid-Stance
Your body weight is fully on one leg. If alignment is off, it may cause excessive stress on the joints.
4. Terminal Stance (Push-Off Preparation)
The back leg prepares to push off. Restrictions here can limit speed and efficiency.
5. Toe-Off (Propulsion Phase)
Your toes push off the ground. Weakness or stiffness in the foot and ankle can reduce power.
6. Swing Phase
Your leg moves forward for the next step. If mobility is lacking, you may experience inefficient movement patterns.
What’s Included?
🔹 Breakdown of Each Phase of Gait – Includes a detailed analysis with images of:
Initial Contact (heel strike) – First point of ground contact
Loading Response – Shock absorption and weight acceptance
Mid-Stance – Balance and weight transfer
Terminal Stance – Preparation for push-off
Toe-Off – Propulsion phase
Swing Phase – Leg recovery and repositioning
🔹 Personalised Report – How your gait compares to standard movement patterns.
🔹 Possible Causes of Movement Issues – Structural, muscular, or mechanical factors affecting your gait.
🔹 Correction Plan – Tailored exercises, mobility drills, and professional advice to improve efficiency and reduce pain.
Who is This For?
Many people don’t realise how much their walking mechanics affect their overall movement. Issues in gait can lead to:
Chronic pain (foot, knee, hip, or lower back)
Poor athletic performance
Increased risk of injury
Postural imbalances
By identifying and correcting gait issues, you can walk and move more efficiently, reducing pain and improving performance.
✅ Anyone experiencing foot, knee, hip, or back pain
✅ Runners and athletes looking to optimise performance
✅ Individuals recovering from injury
✅ Anyone wanting to improve movement and posture
What to Expect During Your Assessment
👟 Attire: Wear sportswear—less clothing is better to see how your body moves. No shoes or socks during the assessment.
📹 Assessment Process:
You will walk towards and away from a fixed camera for a frontal view.
You will walk across from left to right and right to left for a sagittal side view.
Each Phase of your gait will be analysed and a report will be provided afterwards.
📅 Book Your Gait Analysis Today! Click below to schedule your in-person or online gait analysis and start moving better!
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