Pressure Plate Gait Analysis

Pressure plate gait analysis is an advanced assessment that measures how your feet interact with the ground during movement.

Using specialised technology, we capture detailed data on pressure distribution, force patterns, and timing throughout each phase of your gait. This provides a clear picture of how your body is loading through the foot, from initial contact through to push-off.

At The Foot Lab Glossop, this assessment is combined with clinical expertise to interpret the data and relate it directly to your symptoms and movement patterns.

This type of analysis is particularly useful for identifying the causes of foot pain, especially where symptoms occur during walking or running.

It is commonly used in the assessment of heel pain and plantar fasciitis, where excessive pressure or inefficient loading through the heel and arch can contribute to ongoing symptoms. It also helps to identify issues with the windlass mechanism, which plays a key role in arch function and propulsion.

Patients with arch problems, including flat feet or high arches, often benefit from this assessment, as it highlights how pressure is distributed across the foot and where support may be needed.

It is also valuable for conditions such as metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, and forefoot pain, where localised pressure can lead to discomfort.

Beyond the foot, abnormal loading patterns can influence the ankle, knee, hip, and lower back, particularly where imbalance or asymmetry is present. This makes pressure plate analysis useful for identifying contributing factors in a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

This assessment provides objective data that cannot be seen through observation alone.

By measuring how pressure moves through your feet, we can identify subtle inefficiencies and overload patterns that may be contributing to pain or limiting performance. This allows for more accurate diagnosis and more targeted treatment.

It is particularly useful for patients with recurring symptoms, where understanding the underlying loading pattern is key to achieving long-term improvement.

At The Foot Lab Glossop, we combine advanced technology with clinical expertise to deliver high-quality assessment and care.

• Use of dynamic pressure plate analysis
• Detailed insight into force distribution and movement
• Integration with biomechanics, gait analysis, and rehabilitation
• Personalised treatment plans based on objective data
• A trusted clinic serving Glossop and surrounding areas

We aim to provide clear answers and effective solutions.

Your appointment is designed to be clear and informative.

During your visit, you can expect:

• A discussion of your symptoms and activity
• Walking or running assessment on the pressure plate
• Analysis of your movement and loading patterns
• A clear explanation of your results
• A personalised plan to improve your movement

We ensure you understand how your movement is contributing to your symptoms and how it can be improved.

Following your assessment, your plan may include:

• Exercise prescription to improve strength and control
• Gait retraining to improve efficiency and propulsion
• Footwear advice tailored to your movement
• Orthotic prescription and review where appropriate
• Ongoing monitoring using repeat analysis

This structured approach helps ensure lasting improvement.

• Initial Assessment: £140, 60 minutes