Gait Analysis · Gait Scan · Biomechanical Assessment · South London
Gait Analysis South London.
A digital gait scan combined with a full osteopathic assessment. We analyse how you walk, how your feet load the ground, and what that means for your knees, hips, and back. If pain keeps coming back, this is often where the answer is.
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- Wallington
- Morden
- Sutton NEW
What is gait analysis?
Find out why
pain keeps
coming back.
Many lower limb conditions plantar fasciitis, knee pain, hip pain, shin splints are driven by biomechanical factors that standard treatment doesn’t address. The right orthotics, exercises, or footwear can make a significant difference. But to prescribe them correctly, you need to know exactly what the feet are doing.
Our gait analysis combines a digital gait scan a dynamic pressure plate assessment that maps precisely how your feet contact the ground during walking with a full osteopathic biomechanical assessment of the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and pelvis. The result is a complete picture of your lower limb mechanics and a clear plan for what to do about it.
Gait analysis is available at all three MDOsteo clinics in Wallington, Morden, and Sutton. It is most commonly booked alongside an osteopathic appointment, though it can also be a standalone assessment.
£45
Gait scan fee
3
South London clinics
Full
Biomechanical assessment included
0
GP referral needed
What we assess
What gait analysis looks at.
Foot Pressure Mapping
A digital pressure plate records exactly how your feet contact the ground during walking identifying overpronation, supination, asymmetrical loading, forefoot or heel dominance, and timing abnormalities.
Foot & Ankle Mechanics
Assessment of foot arch height and flexibility, ankle dorsiflexion range, subtalar joint mobility, and how the foot behaves during the gait cycle from heel strike to toe-off.
Lower Limb Alignment
Assessing knee tracking, tibial rotation, hip abductor and rotator strength, and how the whole lower limb chain functions during walking and single-leg loading.
Running Gait (if applicable)
For runners, we assess foot strike pattern, cadence, loading rate, trunk lean, and hip mechanics. We identify the patterns that are predisposing you to injury and provide specific cues and drills to address them.
Footwear Assessment
Your shoes tell us a lot. We assess wear patterns, support, cushioning, and fit and provide specific advice on what to look for in replacement footwear for your mechanics and activity level.
Treatment & Orthotic Plan
The assessment produces a clear, actionable plan: exercises, footwear recommendations, manual therapy targets, and where indicated advice on orthotics. Not every patient needs orthotics. We tell you honestly if you do.
When gait analysis makes the difference.
Recurrent lower limb pain
If your plantar fasciitis, knee pain, or shin splints keeps coming back despite treatment, the problem is almost always biomechanical. Gait analysis identifies what standard treatment is missing.
Runners & active patients
Running gait analysis is one of the most effective injury prevention tools available. We identify the mechanical inefficiencies that are loading your tendons and joints beyond what they can tolerate.
Children & adolescents
Gait analysis is particularly valuable for growing children with flat feet, in-toeing, or lower limb pain. Early intervention can prevent problems from becoming chronic into adulthood.
Gait analysis vs a shoe shop assessment: Many running shops offer a basic treadmill gait assessment as part of shoe fitting. This is useful but limited it only looks at running on a treadmill and has no clinical component. Our gait analysis assesses walking and running mechanics, maps foot pressure digitally, and is integrated with a full osteopathic assessment of the whole lower limb chain.
What happens at your gait analysis appointment.
Brief assessment
01
Treatment
02
Aftercare advice
03
A clinical assessment of the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and pelvis joint mobility, muscle strength and flexibility, alignment, and movement quality. For runners, this includes a gait observation.
Follow-up plan
04
Follow-up
05
Transparent pricing
Simple, honest fees.
£45
A standalone gait analysis and digital gait scan. Full biomechanical assessment with written findings and recommendations.
- Digital gait scan dynamic pressure mapping
- Biomechanical assessment foot, ankle, knee, hip
- Footwear advice specific to your mechanics
- Written report & exercise plan
£70
Gait analysis combined with a full osteopathic first appointment. The most common booking assessment and hands-on treatment in one session.
- Full gait scan & assessment included
- Osteopathic treatment same session
- Exercise prescription targeted to findings
- No hidden charges
Insurance Accepted
All major
insurers
We are recognised by all major health insurers. Check with your insurer before booking.
- Aviva
- AXA Health
- Cigna · Vitality
- WPA · Simply Health · Health Shield
South London clinics
Gait analysis near you three locations..
Gait analysis available at all three MDOsteo clinics across South London, serving Wallington, Morden, Sutton and surrounding areas including Carshalton, Cheam, Hackbridge, Raynes Park and Wimbledon.
Wallington — SM6
MDOsteo
Wallington
Our original clinic. Gait analysis and gait scan 7 days a week.
Morden — SM4
MDOsteo
Morden
Serving Morden, Raynes Park, and Wimbledon. Same-day gait analysis available.
MDOsteo
Sutton
Opened March 2026. Gait analysis available from day one.
Not sure if gait analysis is what you need? Call us we’re happy to advise before you book.
What is gait analysis?
Gait analysis is a clinical assessment of how you walk and move. It evaluates foot mechanics, stride pattern, lower limb alignment, and how load is distributed through the feet, ankles, knees, and hips. At MDOsteo we combine a digital gait scan with a full biomechanical assessment to give a complete picture.
What does a gait scan show?
A gait scan produces a dynamic pressure map of how your feet contact the ground during walking. It identifies overpronation, supination, asymmetrical loading, areas of high pressure, and timing abnormalities. Combined with a clinical assessment, this tells us what is driving your lower limb symptoms.
Do I need gait analysis for plantar fasciitis?
Gait analysis is particularly useful for plantar fasciitis, especially where the condition is recurrent or hasn’t responded well to treatment. Understanding your foot mechanics and load distribution helps us correct the biomechanical driver rather than just treating the symptomatic tissue.
Will I need orthotics after gait analysis?
Not necessarily. Gait analysis informs treatment decisions which may include orthotics, exercises, footwear advice, or manual therapy. Many patients improve without orthotics through targeted rehabilitation. Where orthotics are indicated, we advise on appropriate off-the-shelf options or refer for custom prescription.
Is gait analysis useful for runners?
Yes. Running gait analysis is particularly valuable for runners with recurrent injury. We assess cadence, foot strike, knee alignment, and hip loading and identify the patterns that are predisposing you to injury. This is combined with a strength and mobility assessment and specific corrective drills.
How much does gait analysis cost?
A gait analysis and scan at MDOsteo costs £45 as a standalone assessment. When combined with a first osteopathic appointment the total is £70. No GP referral needed book directly at Wallington, Morden or Sutton.