Gait Analysis / Custom Foot Orthotics

Foot pronation is a term used to describe flattening of the arches.  The feet are the foundation of the body, so that poor foot alignment can lead to misalignment of the knees, hips and spine.  Custom made foot orthotics can therefore help to reduce the pain of various problems such as:

• corns and callouses
• plantar fasciitis
• heel spurs
• Achilles tendinitis
• shin splints
• patellofemoral syndrome
• IT band syndrome (runner's knee)
• mechanical hip and lower back pain

'Gait' is the term used to describe the walking pattern of the client.  At AESM, we use an advanced computerized gait analysis system to assess clients' gait.  This system allows us to determine the amount of force generated by the foot, the direction of force, and the timing of each phase of gait down to the millisecond.  This is the same system used in Major League Baseball.

Gait analysis can be critical to the prescription of an appropriate running shoe, for example, as well as in prescribing custom foot orthotics.

Our chiropractors are certified in the use of this technology.  To book an appointment for a gait analysis, please call us at 416-800-0800.  There is no charge for a gait analysis appointment.