What is Biomechanics?
The interactions between our feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back is what enables us to move – whether we’re walking, running or simply standing upright. Pain in any number of these joints can seriously affect your movement, and it can also be a sign itself of incorrect posture, gait or a number of related problems within your body’s biomechanics.
The expert team at Premier Clinic can identify the source and cause of your pain or discomfort through our unique biomechanical assessment and orthotics services. Then we can work together with you to develop a tailored management plan to treat and correct the problems.
What are Orthotics?
Orthotics are medical devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical disorders. Some orthotics are simple, commercially-made devices but the most effective orthotics are custom-made devices that are crafted to meet the specific needs of a particular individual and their problem.
How Premier Clinic’s Biomechanics and Orthotics programmes can help you
Using the latest technology including 3D printing (Phitts Orthotics and Fit4U Orthotics), force plate technology and gait video analysis, we are able to analyse movement with the highest accuracy.
If you suffer from any of the following conditions or injuries, our biomechanics and orthotics programmes can help you pinpoint where your pain is coming from, work on strengthening and recovering your body and get you moving freely again:
- Foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Metatarsal pain
- Bunions
- Painful Diabetic foot
- Heel Spurs
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Shin Splints
- IT Band Syndrome
- Arthritic foot
- Knee and hip arthritis
- Knee and hip surgery/replacement
- Foot surgery
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Biomechanics, Rehabilitation and Exercise Packages
Premier Clinic offers bespoke biomechanics and orthotics based on your individual healthcare needs.
We also offer set orthotic service packages at set costs, enabling you to save money if you require a number of specific treatments and services within one package.
Orthotic Refurbishment
Orthotics are medical devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical disorders. Some orthotics are simple, commercially-made devices but the most effective orthotics are custom-made devices that are crafted to meet the specific needs of a particular individual and their problem.
Custom orthotics are created using an impression of the foot called a cast, which duplicates any misalignments in foot structure. Using the cast our practitioners and technicians design a device that balances out deformities and corrects misalignments.
A well-crafted orthotic can provide relief from many painful or debilitating conditions of the legs and feet and the lower back especially if the orthotic is used with footwear that will accommodate it.
As you use your orthotics, the cosmetic look may begin to break down over time due to the enclosed warm environment of a shoe. Don’t despair! Your orthotics can usually be refurbished several times before the device is fatigued to the point where it won’t support you anymore. What most consumers do not realize is that as long as the shell of their orthotics is not broken or cracked, the orthotics don’t have to be replaced with new custom orthotics. Rather, they can be refurbished to close to their original condition for considerably less than a new pair of custom orthotics.
Refurbishment services can include:
- Replace both top and bottom covers
- Replace all cushioning layers
- Replace any orthotic accommodations & additions (met pads, heel pads, etc)
- Replace postings
- Clean and polish orthotics
FAQs
If you are using biomechanics and orthotics to recover from injury, or to rehabilitate after surgery, your plan will typically involve a tailored physiotherapy programme and/or custom made orthotics.
However, we will work with you to tailor your plan to suit your own bespoke needs. No two people are the same.
A medical history and clinical assessment will be taken, followed by a gait analysis and where necessary video analysis of your movements.
From the data obtained a structured programme will be provided and a plan put in place for rehabilitation (if necessary).
The benefits of our biomechanical and orthotics services can be seen in our former patients’ improved posture and balance, enhanced efficiency of movement and the prevention of joint and soft tissue injury.
For athletes, this can mean a noticeable improvement in athletic performance. For those undergoing rehabilitation or physiotherapy for pain and restricted movement, it’s a potentially life-changing service.
