Gait Analysis · London, Ontario
See the movement pattern behind the pain.
A gait analysis shows how pressure moves through your feet with each step, so your support plan is built from evidence — not a guess.
What the scan shows
You walk across the plate. The pattern shows what your feet are doing.
You walk normally across a digital pressure plate while it records where and how much force each part of your foot puts down with every step.
That data can show patterns you may not feel or see on your own: a foot rolling inward, uneven pressure between left and right, or one small area taking far more load than it should.
The scan is also what your custom orthotics are built from, so the assessment is not a separate add-on. It is the foundation of a better fit.
Example scan readout concept
Who this helps
Pain higher up the chain can start at the foot.
Gait analysis is strongest when the problem keeps coming back, moves from place to place, or does not match what you feel locally.
Knee, Hip, or Back Pain
Foot mechanics can change how force travels up through the leg.
Repetitive Sports Injuries
The same injury in the same spot often points to a repeated loading pattern.
Uneven Terrain Strain
Trails, gravel, stairs, and job sites can expose poor control fast.
Long-Shift Fatigue
Standing all day can reveal pressure points and compensation patterns.
Stairs or Hill Pain
Inclines often make weak links in foot and leg mechanics easier to see.
Post-Injury Changes
After pain or surgery, people often walk differently without noticing.
Appointment flow
Simple for the client. Useful for the build.
The scan itself is quick. The value is in connecting the scan to your symptoms, shoes, work, sport, and treatment plan.
Walk normally
No special prep. You walk across the plate in your natural stride.
Map pressure
The scan records contact points, load, timing, and left-right differences.
Review the pattern
We explain what the results mean in plain language.
Build the plan
The data guides footwear advice, orthotic design, activity changes, or referral.
Assessment led by experience
Jeff Lewis, C. Ped (C)
Canadian Certified Pedorthist · London, Ontario
Jeff uses gait, pressure, footwear, and symptom history together. The goal is not just to name the pain. The goal is to understand the movement pattern causing it.
Related patient guides
Download the guide that matches your pattern.
These PDFs connect the page to the same education path as the homepage guide finder.
Shin pain
For lower-leg pain linked to running, walking load, or training changes.
Download PDF →Front knee pain
For front-of-knee pain where foot mechanics may affect tracking.
Download PDF →Outside knee pain
For outside-knee pain linked to repeated load and movement mechanics.
Download PDF →Outside ankle pain
For peroneal tendon symptoms, side loading, and ankle instability.
Download PDF →Common questions
Does gait analysis hurt?
No. You simply walk normally across the plate in bare feet or socks. There is no discomfort involved.
How long does the assessment take?
The scan itself takes only a few minutes. Your full appointment, including review of results, typically runs 30–45 minutes.
Do I need a gait analysis before custom orthotics?
Yes. It is the foundation every custom orthotic is built from, so it is included as part of your assessment.
Is gait analysis covered by insurance?
Many benefit plans cover part of the cost. We can help you check what your specific plan covers.
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Find out how you actually move.
Bring the shoes you wear most. We’ll map the pattern, explain what it means, and show you the next step.
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