Gait analysis in Dublin, done clinically
A clinical gait and biomechanical assessment looks at how your feet, ankles, knees and hips work together, and why something might be going wrong.
Carried out by a CORU-registered specialist podiatrist at 188 Clontarf Road, with a 3D foot scan included. No referral needed.
Not a treadmill test in a shoe shop
Running-shop gait analysis is a quick look at your feet on a treadmill to help you pick a shoe. That has its place, but it is not an assessment of why you keep getting injured.
A clinical gait and biomechanical assessment takes in the whole lower limb. We examine joint range, strength and control, take a proper injury and training history, and watch how you walk and run. The value is in the interpretation: knowing which findings matter for your symptoms and which are simply how you are built.
Plenty of people move in ways that look unusual and never have a problem. Our job is to link what we see to what you are feeling, and to be clear when nothing needs changing.
Who we see for gait assessment
Runners
Whether you run parkrun at St Anne's Park, train along the Clontarf seafront or are building up for the Clontarf Half or a marathon, we look at how your legs are handling the load.
Recurring injuries
The same shin, knee, Achilles or heel problem keeps coming back. Rest settles it, then it returns. That pattern usually has a mechanical or loading reason worth finding.
Stepping up your training
Moving from 5k to a half-marathon, returning after time off, or changing footwear. A baseline assessment helps you plan the change sensibly.
Children
Parents worried about in-toeing, flat feet or tripping. Most of these are normal stages of development that settle with growth. An assessment tells you whether your child's feet fit that pattern or need more attention.
Your appointment, step by step
- 1
History
Your symptoms, training, injury history, footwear and goals. This shapes what we look for.
- 2
Physical examination
Joint range of motion, strength, flexibility and alignment through the foot, ankle, knee and hip.
- 3
Watching you move
Walking and, where relevant, running and single-leg tasks, observed by a specialist podiatrist who knows what matters and what is normal variation.
- 4
3D foot scan
A precision scan of your feet, used if custom orthotics are indicated.
- 5
Explanation and plan
What we found, what it means for you, and what to do next. That may be exercises, load changes, footwear advice or custom orthotics. Sometimes the answer is that nothing needs changing.
Which appointment to book
Gait assessment is part of both appointments. Choose based on whether you are currently in pain.
Orthotic Assessment
30 mins · €80
- Gait and biomechanical assessment
- Precision 3D foot scan
- Advice on whether orthotics are indicated
- Custom orthotics charged separately
Diagnostic Injury Assessment
45 mins · €160
- Full injury assessment and diagnosis
- Gait and biomechanical assessment
- On-site MSK ultrasound included
- Clear treatment plan
Full fees are on our prices page.
On the Clontarf seafront
We are at 188 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3, inside Body Med Physiotherapy, a short jog from St Anne's Park and right on the seafront route that so many North Dublin runners use. Free seafront parking is opposite and Clontarf Road DART station is close by.
The Dublin clinic runs two clinic days a month, so appointments are limited. Book early if you are working towards a race date.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a running-shop gait analysis?
A running-shop test is designed to help you choose a shoe. A clinical gait and biomechanical assessment looks at the whole lower limb, including strength, joint range and injury history, and is carried out by a registered podiatrist who can diagnose problems and prescribe treatment.
Which appointment should I book?
If you are not injured and want your mechanics assessed, or want to know whether orthotics would help, book the Orthotic Assessment (€80, 30 minutes). If you are in pain or have an injury, book the Diagnostic Injury Assessment (€160, 45 minutes), which includes gait assessment and on-site MSK ultrasound.
Will I be told I need orthotics?
Only if they are clinically indicated. Many people leave with exercises, training advice or footwear guidance instead. Custom orthotics are charged separately and are always supplied as a pair.
What should I bring?
Your usual running or sports shoes, plus shorts or loose clothing so we can see your knees and lower legs. If you use a training app or plan, it can help to have it to hand.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online. If your GP has advised you to see a podiatrist, keep a note of it, as it can matter for Revenue tax relief.
Can you assess children?
Yes. We assess children's walking and foot development and will tell you honestly if what you are seeing is a normal stage that is likely to settle on its own.