Pre-Assessment Consultation £45
This includes:
- 20-minute appointment
- Discussion of injury and cause
- Advice on type of appointment needed
- Onward referral if needed
Walk3D Assessment
3D Gait Analysis and Musculoskeletal Assessment
Walk3D is the gold standard of gait and musculoskeletal analysis. This allows us to accurately measure your movement patterns, gaining data driven insights into your specific biomechanics which will help us identify causes of your injury.
What is a Walk3D Assessment?
It is well accepted that many problems relating to the foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back can be caused by irregular movement of the foot.
Book an appointmentWalk3D 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 will allow us to understand your movement in 3 different planes.
Once the markers are in place we will get you walking on a treadmill, once you are warmed up and walking at your desired pace we will start to capture your data. Data capture will last for about 30 seconds. We will often test a few pairs of shoes depending on your specific requirements.
Once the data is gathered we will then do some musculoskeletal testing, where we will quantify strength, range of motion, alignment and function.
We will then combine the 3D data with the musculoskeletal testing and generate an in depth report on our findings. The report will include all of the data found as well as recommendations, exercises and clear pathway to resolving your injury.
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 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 moreKnee Pain
When dealing with knee pain, if the knee is generally healthy then the cause of pain will often be affected by what happens below it and above it. Walk3D allows us to understand where the potential causes are coming from by giving us a 3D accurate model of the limbs and exact movement patterns from the hip down and foot up.
Recurring Hamstring Strains
Hamstring injuries can be a real nuisance, Walk3D allows us to understand detailed movement patterns from the foot up and the hip down. Detailed movement reports, range testing and strength testing will guide us on how best to manage this condition.
What to expect at your appointment
Medical appointments can be a little scary sometimes so we do everything we can to put your mind at rest. Here we explain what to expect during your appointment:
Book an appointment01.
Marker Set-Up
This shouldn’t take too long but we will need to get the markers in place so we can collect accurate date.
02.
Static Calibration
This is where your 3D model is generated.
03.
3D Baseline Capture
This will be completed whilst walking.
04.
Warm-Up
Walking starts and you will be given 5 minutes to warm up and get into your stride.
05.
Data Capture
Once you are walking at your comfortable pace we will begin to capture, this process takes 30 seconds. We can capture data in different footwear depending on individual.
06.
Musculoskeletal testing
07.
Report summary
Book a Biomechanical Assessment
Walk3D 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.
The 3D Walking Assessment (Gold) £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.
