Persistent walking or running pain
For symptoms that recur with activity or have not improved with simpler treatment.
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Walking and running analysis · Inverness
Functional 3D Gait Assessment
Objective walking or running assessment combined with clinically relevant lower-limb testing to understand movement, strength and joint function.
See the assessment in action
What a functional 3D gait assessment looks like
This short video gives patients a clearer sense of the equipment, marker-based analysis and how movement information is reviewed as part of the assessment.
The video is included to show the assessment environment and process. The clinical findings and recommendations are specific to each patient.
Who this service helps
Clear care, matched to the clinical problem
The service is designed to provide a clear assessment, explain the available options and avoid unnecessary treatment.
Sports and return-to-activity
For runners, footballers and active patients who need a structured assessment of movement and capacity.
Orthotic decision-making
Where objective findings may help decide whether footwear changes, rehabilitation or orthotics are appropriate.
What the service includes
More than a video of how you move
The assessment combines marker-based 3D analysis with a comprehensive lower-limb musculoskeletal testing protocol.
- Detailed history, goals and previous injury review
- Walking or running analysis using 3D marker-based technology
- Strength testing using dynamometry where clinically relevant
- Range-of-motion testing at relevant lower-limb joints
- Review of gait variables linked to the clinical problem
- Clear explanation, written findings and treatment recommendations
Your care pathway
What happens next
The exact plan depends on the assessment findings and your goals.
1
Clinical history
We establish symptoms, training demands, footwear and previous treatment.
2
MSK testing
Strength, range of motion and functional capacity are assessed.
3
3D analysis
Walking or running movement is recorded and reviewed objectively.
4
Treatment plan
Rehabilitation, gait retraining, footwear or orthotics are considered where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about this service
Can 3D gait assessment predict whether I will be injured?
No. It can identify movement patterns and capacity findings that may be clinically relevant, but it cannot predict future injury with certainty.
Is the assessment for walking as well as running?
Yes. The assessment can be adapted to walking or running depending on symptoms and goals.
Are orthotics automatically included?
No. Orthotics are only considered where the findings and treatment plan suggest they may add value.
What should I bring?
Bring the footwear used for the activity that causes symptoms, along with shorts or suitable clothing for lower-limb assessment.
Understand your movement with a clearer, objective assessment
Book online or contact the clinic if you need help choosing the most appropriate appointment.