Gait and Motion Clinics: supporting athletes on the road to Paris
As Team GB athletes gear up for the Olympics, many of them have been working with Gait and Motion Clinics in taking active measures to optimise their performance and reduce the risk of injury.
With over 400 specialist practices nationwide, Gait and Motion Clinics assist people in all walks of life to keep moving pain-free by optimising foot function and alleviating a wide range of foot and lower limb complaints such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and shin splints via a unique, data-driven approach.
The Science of Movement: Footscan Analysis
Footscan analysis accurately maps the pressure distribution beneath your feet during movement. The technology provides a detailed insight into how your foot interacts with the ground; identifying any asymmetries or abnormalities that could lead to injury or affect performance.
Trusted by state-of-the-art movement labs and elite sports teams worldwide, Footscan is the first and only gait analysis system to become “Professionally Approved” by the Royal College of Podiatry, meeting the highest clinical standards.
Foot Health Product of the Year 2024: Phits 3D Printed Orthotics
Following a Footscan assessment with an expert clinician, your dynamic data can be intuitively translated to design the perfect pair of bespoke, Phits orthotics. These award-winning devices are designed to enhance the body’s natural movement, providing support and correction where required.
Phits are created from a lightweight yet durable material that can withstand the demands of high-intensity training and competition. Accurate to the nearest 0.1mm, the precision of 3D printing ensures maximal comfort and efficiency. Leading the way in sustainable practice, Gait and Motion Clinics have also planted over 6000 trees this year via the GMTree Project; one for every pair of Phits prescribed.
Team GB athlete spotlight
One of the latest athletes to work with Gait and Motion Clinics is Ben Pattison, Commonwealth and world 800m bronze medallist. Following a visit to his local clinic back in March, Ben recently became British 800m champion, securing his place on the Olympic team. He then became the second-fastest UK athlete in history over the distance.
It’s a process that half of the GB marathon squad have also experienced – Olympic debutants Phil Sesemann, Rose Harvey and Charlotte Purdue visited their respective clinics in Leeds, London and Surrey.
Purdue, who’s been working with Gait and Motion Clinics since 2020 said: “The main reason I wear Phits is injury prevention. There’s not a day that I don’t run in them.”
For more information, or to find your nearest Gait and Motion Clinic for a Footscan analysis, scan the QR code or visit gaitandmotionclinics.co.uk
For more information, or to find your nearest Gait and Motion Clinic for a Footscan analysis, visit gaitandmotionclinics.co.uk
