orthotics & gait analysis
Your feet are your foundations if they’re not functioning as they should, everything above can be affected. Foot, knee, hip, and even back pain can often stem from poor biomechanics that begin in the feet. At Assure Health, we use advanced gait and movement analysis to uncover these hidden causes and help restore balance, strength, and confidence in every step. Our assessments combine 3D foot scanning and cutting-edge pressure plate technology to give precise insight into how your feet and legs function. When orthotics are required, we provide award-winning, evidence-based solutions trusted by elite sports teams such as Team GB and Manchester City FC, and supported by over 3,000 scientific studies. We don’t guess we test and that’s why you can rely on Assure Health in Belfast, Carryduff for expert orthotic care and proven gait analysis to help alleviate pain, keeping you pain free and active
Foot pain and lower limb Injury assessment
If you’re struggling with pain or discomfort in your feet or ankles this is your first step towards relief. In this appointment, our podiatrists will take time to understand your medical history, examine how your feet and lower limbs are functioning, and identify the root cause of your symptoms.
Conditions we often see in clinic and assess might include heel pain, achilles tendonitis, shin splints, forefoot pain, knee or hip problems, and even lower back pain linked to foot mechanics. Where needed, we may also use advanced diagnostic tools such as 3D foot scanning or pressure plate analysis to support your diagnosis. You’ll leave with a clear explanation of your condition and a tailored treatment plan to help you recover, reduce pain, and get moving again.
Gait Analysis & Biomechanical Assessment
Your feet are your foundations and the way you walk or run can affect everything from your ankles to your back. Our gait and biomechanical assessments are designed to study your movement in detail, helping us understand imbalances or inefficiencies that may be causing discomfort, increasing injury risk, or holding back your performance.
During the session, we’ll examine the joints of the foot and lower limb, assess range and quality of movement, and analyse soft tissue structures. Using advanced technology such as 3D foot scanning and pressure plate analysis, we can precisely measure how your feet and legs function.
If required, we can prescribe custom 3D-printed orthotics tailored to you designed to correct imbalances, reduce strain, and provide the support you need to stay pain-free and perform at your best.
Footscan at assure
Professionally approved
Footscan is the first and only gait analysis technology to be ‘Professionally Approved’ by the Royal College of Podiatry, meaning that it meets the highest clinical standards.
Data-driven healthcare
Footscan quantifies what the eye cannot see, allowing us to take your gait analysis and orthotic prescriptions to the next level with accurate, objective data.
High-speed scanning
The high scanning frequency and sensor resolution of Footscan ensures accuracy in our data acquisition and repeatability.
Wide range of analysis tools
Enhanced 2D and 3D visualisations enable us to clearly communicate your movement data and directly compare it against other scans.
Evolving software
Our research and development team are continually enhancing the software based on the latest clinical publications and professional recommendations.
Our 5-step digital orthotics workflow
Measurement
Analysis
Our expert clinician will observe how your feet function during your natural gait to identify any asymmetries or abnormalities in your foot pressure, timings and stability. We will then suggest the most suitable treatment pathway to assist you moving forwards.
Design
Following your analysis, if deemed appropriate, we will design you a bespoke pair of Phits orthotics which will be 3D printed to meet your exact specifications using the dynamic data from your Footscan assessment.
3D Print
Your orthotics will be 3D printed, quality controlled and personalised by our team at Materialise, the industry front-runners in 3D printed orthotic manufacture.
Fitting
After a couple of weeks, you will return to the clinic and fit your new orthotics to optimise your foot function and comfort with every step.
Phits 3D printed orthotics
Orthotics and gait analysis services in Belfast, provided by Assure Health, combine industry-leading technology with award-winning orthotics for unrivalled results. Foot, knee, hip, and back pain often stem from poor biomechanics, commonly originating from the feet. If left untreated, these issues can escalate into further discomfort and injury. At Assure Health in Belfast, we specialise in advanced gait and movement analysis using the cutting-edge Footscan technology. Trusted by elite sports teams like Team GB and Manchester City FC, Footscan has been featured in over 3,000 scientific studies, ensuring precise analysis and effective orthotic solutions. Rely on Assure Health in Belfast for expert orthotic care and proven gait analysis to help alleviate pain and improve overall biomechanics
Data-driven prescriptive design
Optimal accuracy
Backed by research
Minimal bulk and lightweight
Footwear specific
Suitable for everyone
Sustainable
Fits every shoe
Customisable