Gait Scanning & Orthotics Prescription at Crestacre Chiropractic
Your feet are the foundation for everything above them. When the way you walk or run is even slightly off, the effect ripples upwards through the knees, hips and spine, often showing up as pain a long way from its true source. Gait scanning at Crestacre Chiropractic uses precise scanning to reveal what is happening beneath your feet, and where it helps, we prescribe custom orthotics designed around your individual results.
We see patients from Walsall, Aldridge, Cannock, Brownhills, Lichfield, Walsall Wood and Pelsall, with free parking directly in front of the clinic.
What is gait screening?
Gait screening is an assessment of how you stand and move, capturing detail that the naked eye simply cannot see. Our scanner detects subtle abnormalities in your stance and in the way your weight transfers as you walk, building an accurate picture of your lower limb biomechanics. Because small problems at foot level can trigger a chain of compensations higher up, identifying them early is often the key to resolving stubborn knee, hip and lower back complaints.
Custom orthotics prescribed for you
Where your scan shows that support would help, we prescribe orthotics made specifically for your feet rather than off the shelf insoles. Each pair is produced from the report generated by your assessment, so the support matches your individual needs. The orthotic shell carries a lifetime guarantee for your reassurance, and we offer a range of styles, from everyday wear through to sport, so that your orthotics fit naturally into your life.
How we work at Crestacre
The process begins with your gait assessment and a discussion of any symptoms you have been experiencing. We then explain what the scan reveals and whether orthotics, exercises or a combination would serve you best. Our aim is always to treat the underlying mechanical cause, not simply to mask the discomfort it produces.
Conditions Gait Screening Can Help
Gait analysis and orthotics are particularly valuable for problems linked to foot mechanics, including plantar fasciitis, knee pain, hip pain, Achilles tendinopathy and recurring lower back complaints. If your symptoms point towards a related issue such as back pain, we can combine this service with the wider treatments available at the clinic.
Meet The Team
Gait screening and orthotics prescription at Crestacre is provided by our wider clinical team, so you can be seen at a time that suits you.
Visiting Our Clinic
Crestacre Chiropractic Clinic is on Barracks Lane in Walsall, WS9 9DL, with free parking directly in front of the building. We are easy to reach from Aldridge, Lichfield, Cannock, Brownhills, Walsall Wood and Pelsall.
Our opening hours are:
- Monday: 08:00 to 19:30
- Tuesday: 08:00 to 19:30
- Wednesday: 13:00 to 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 to 19:30
- Friday: 08:00 to 19:30
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
Pricing
We keep our pricing clear and straightforward, with separate rates for adults and for children, so families can plan with confidence.
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Gait assessment £45
45 minutes
Book a Gait Assessment
If you are dealing with pain that never quite explains itself, the answer may be right under your feet.
Call us on 01543 370500, email reception@crestacreclinic.co.uk, or book online to arrange your gait assessment and find out how custom orthotics could help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I definitely need orthotics?
Not necessarily. The scan tells us whether orthotics would genuinely help, and in some cases targeted exercises or other treatment are more appropriate. We only recommend what your assessment supports.
How long do custom orthotics last?
The orthotic shell comes with a lifetime guarantee, giving you confidence in their quality. Day to day longevity depends on how and how often you use them.
Can I use orthotics for sport?
Yes. We offer a range of styles including sport specific orthotics, so they can be matched to your activity as well as your biomechanics.
