Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Kate50 on March 14, 2016, 09:45:05 AM
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Anybody had a Gait Scan for foot problems and was it worth it?
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Anybody had a Gait Scan for foot problems and was it worth it?
A few years ago I needed new trainers and had a gait test. I had to walk on a treadmill and it was computerised and looked at how you feet touched the floor, whether they turned in or out etc. It then determined which kind of trainer I needed and I have to say they have been wonderful.
Is that the same thing?
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Yes it is but a bit more technical so you can have insoles made.
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Where would you go for a gait test? A good shoe shop or a walking shop ?
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Where would you go for a gait test? A good shoe shop or a walking shop ?
I went to a sports shop. It's free and I was a bit ::) ::) About it but he selected a couple of pairs of trainers after looking at the results and the ones I chose have been perfect from day one. Some people walk on the insides of their feet, or outside or put more pressure in certain areas. It's very clever really.
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A full gait Scan which is a bit more technical than shop ones can be done in some orthopaedic hospitals and my chiropractor has one and a local podiatrist does
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I had one done some years ago by a podiatrist. I was referred to him by a chiropractor. I had custom made insoles made to correct my posture before the chiropractor started doing any adjustments. Made so much difference to me, worth every penny and pound :)