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At Lane Cove Podiatry we diagnose and treat many foot problems.
Diagnostic methods include - among other tests - body, posture and stance examination, gait analysis, and biomechanical assessment. |
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| Body, posture and stance examination for abnormal foot function |
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Ideally, the foot should be positioned directly below the leg to allow it to function at right angles with the ground to be an efficient lever. However, anomalies in alignment can alter this ideal relationship influencing stability and function.
Postural anomalies can come from the hip, knee, leg or foot itself. |
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| Bio-mechnical assessments |
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Bio-mechanical Assessments are used to determine whether there is normal or abnormal function and where it maybe coming from.
Both foot and leg function(s) are observed and measured during a bio-mechanical assessment. The assessment involves a treadmill video gait analysis, postural assessment using digital photography and a joint and muscle range of motion assessment.
The forces behind abnormal foot and leg function can then be more accurately understood and managed therefore maximising efficiency and stability for orthotic manufacture. |
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| Gait scans and analysis |
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Gait scans ares a state of the art diagnostic tool that enable the accurate measurement of static loading pressures.
Dynamic measures show peak pressures and timing during the walking cycle. |
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