Pre-Assessment Consultation £45
This includes:
- 20-minute appointment
- Discussion of injury and cause
- Advice on type of appointment needed
- Onward referral if needed
Gait Analysis
Assessing the way you move
ACE offers a number of different gait assessments that we can use to help us determine movement patterns that might be contributing to your injury, pain or performance issues.
What type of assessments are available?
Book an appointmentWalking Assessment (Bronze)
During this assessment we analyse your walking patterns, check range of movement and use the ½ metre pressure pad. This will give us insight into what is contributing to your foot and lower limb pain. From the assessment we will be able to put a treatment plan in place.
Running Assessment (Silver)
During this assessment we analyse your walking and running movement patterns. We use the treadmill, 20m track, 1/2m and 2m running dynamic pressure pad to determine movement patterns that might be contributing to your injury.
Walk3D (Gold)
Walk3D involves placing 39 markers on your pelvis, hips, knees and ankles allowing the software to generate a 3 dimensional model of your lower limb. This gives us a huge amount of movement data from your hips down to your ankle. Once we have collected the data we can implement a treatment plan.
Run3D (Gold)
Run3D involves placing 39 markers on your pelvis, hips, knees and ankles allowing the software to generate a 3 dimensional model of your lower limb. This assessment will allow us to look at potential contribution to injury and/or performance indicators. A detailed report and follow up will be issued after your appointment.
Treatment options
At ACE we would assess any lower limb injury, over the years we have become specialists in the treatment of common conditions seen week in, week out. Here is a list of some of the treatment options we utilise for the range of conditions we see:
Strength & Conditioning
Strength and rehabilitation can play an important role in preventing injuries from occurring. The evidence tells us that being strong can reduce injury risk, so make sure that you are carrying out strength work alongside your regular training.
Learn moreOrthotic Therapy
At ACE we utilise insoles as a way to reduce load on certain tissue, for example, if you a suffering with pain in a tendon in the ankle, an insole will be used to assist the tendon with it’s job, thus reducing load on it.
Learn moreShockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy serves as a non-invasive, successful way to address chronic injuries in soft tissues like tendons and the plantar fascia. Rather than resorting to surgery or injections, this treatment has been clinically shown to trigger metabolic responses, kickstarting the healing process.
Learn moreTrainer Advice
The trainer assessment involves looking at your range of movement, foot shape, resting foot posture and dynamic movement whilst you walk and run.
What conditions are commonly treated at our clinics
At ACE we would assess any lower limb injury, over the years we have become specialists in the treatment of common conditions seen week in, week out. Here is a list of the most common conditions treated here at ACE.
Plantar Fasciitis
This is pain and inflammation of your Plantar Fascia. Your Plantar Fascia is a strong band of fibrous tissue (like a ligament) that stretches from your heel to toes. It supports the arch of your foot and also acts as a shock-absorber. Pain usually presents on the underside of the heel slightly towards the inside and is more noticeable first thing in the morning and/or after rest. This can be very painful but with the right treatment it should improve fairly quickly.
Learn moreAchilles Tendinopathy
This is pain and swelling (inflammation) of the Achilles tendon, which is the big tendon at the back of your ankle that attaches your heel bone to your calf muscles. This condition affects as many as 20% of runners but also commonly affects walkers, cross fitters, gym goers and many more. This often comes on over a period of time and can start to affect your performance. Get this looked at sooner rather than later as you will have a quicker chance of returning to activity.
Learn moreSever’s Disease
This is the most common cause of heel pain in children aged between 9 and 14. This is caused by swelling of the growth plate in the heel. By squeezing either side of the heel bone you can often re-create discomfort therefore confirming the condition. The combination of growth & high levels of activity combined with very flat sporting shoes (football boots, spikes etc.) is the perfect combination to cause Sever’s Disease.
Learn moreShin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Often affecting the inside of the lower third of the Tibia (shin bone). This is most commonly caused by overuse and inflammation of Tibialis posterior muscle, which then leads to stress on the bone. This is very common amongst runners but can also be seen in anyone who participates in walking or running related sports.
Learn moreAnterior Shin Pain
This is pain in the outer side of the shin bone which affects the Tibialis anterior muscle. This is less common than medial shin pain but can certainly affect lots of people partaking in walking/running related sports or activities.
Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
The posterior tibialis tendon is one of the major supporting structures of the foot and ankle, helping it to function whilst walking. Posterior Tibialis tendon dysfunction is a condition caused by changes in the tendon, impairing its ability to support the arch of the foot, resulting in pain, weakness and visual changes in foot posture.
Learn moreCalf Pain
The calf complex is made up of two muscle groups, your Gastrocnemius and Soleus. Calf pain is commonly associated with many sports including any running, jumping or explosive sports. A number of factors can lead to calf pain including trauma, increased activity as well as certain foot types.
ITB syndrome (Iliotibial Band Syndrome)
This is one of the most prevalent injuries among runners and is caused by tightness and inflammation in the Iliotibial Band which starts in your hip and attaches in your knee. The most common symptom of this injury is a sharp stabbing discomfort on the outside of the knee which seems to get worse the more you do and will often stop runners from being able to train.
Learn morePatella Tendinopathy
This is an injury that affects the tendon that sits below the knee cap. This is often caused by an increase in exercise or load. This injury is often referred to as “jumpers knee”.
Runners Knee
This is often described as a dull ache at the front of the knee or underneath the knee cap. This pain can be increased by walking or running.
Book in for your assessment
Our Biomechanical Assessments are now available at our Cardiff HQ clinic. You can book these assessments online or you can call us to discuss these appointment types in more detail.
Bronze (Walking) £150
This includes:
- 45-minute appointment length
- Discussion of pain/injury
- Range of movement & strength testing
- Static posture analysis
- ½ meter walking pressure plate testing
- Treatment plan put in place
Silver (Running) £200
This includes:
- 60-minute appointment length
- Discussion of pain/injury
- Range of movement & strength testing
- Static posture analysis
- 2-meter walking and running dynamic pressure plate and visual assessment
- Use of treadmill for visual analysis and camera analysis with iPad or webcam
- Treatment plan put in place
Gold (3D Gait Analysis) £300
This includes:
- 90-minute appointment length
- Discussion of pain/injury
- Range of movement & strength testing
- Static posture analysis
- 2-meter walking and running dynamic pressure plate and visual assessment
- Use of Walk3D or Run3D software & hardware
- Detailed report on data and findings
- Musculoskeletal testing
- Treatment plan put in place
Meet our HCPC registered Podiatrists
Our HCPC Registered Podiatrists have spent a minimum of 3 years at university studying towards a BSc in Podiatry.
Have any questions?
We’re here to help! If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best service possible and is always ready to assist you.
Whether you’re curious about our services, need support, or just want to chat, we’re eager to hear from you.
Frequently asked questions
Below we have answered some frequently asked questions we regularly get at our clinics prior to your appointment.
What do I need to wear to my appointment?
We would recommend wearing shorts to our appointment as we would often need access to your knees.
What footwear should I bring to my appointment?
We recommend bringing any footwear that you are experiencing problems in. If you are booking in for running analysis then you need to bring your running footwear. The more info we have the better, so don’t be afraid to bring more as opposed to less.
How much does treatment cost?
We have a full list of prices available here. All treatments will be discussed during your appointment and before we action anything you will have full control over what you end up with. Finance options will be available in the near future, please get in touch with our team here to discuss options.
