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Sports podiatry

Running biomechanics can differ from walking biomechanics. This difference may create mechanical stress that leads to pain during physical activity. A specific assessment is therefore necessary.

  • static postural analysis
  • gait analysis
  • dynamic running analysis
  • analysis of sporting movements
  • assessment of sports footwear
  • evaluation of repetitive stress
  • plantar pain
  • tendinitis
  • shin pain
  • knee pain
  • mechanical overload
  • recurrent injuries
  • instability during activity

The podiatrist advises on sports footwear based on:

  • biomechanics
  • type of sport
  • training volume
  • training surface

Specific insoles can be designed to:

  • correct alignment
  • reduce mechanical stress
  • improve comfort
  • optimise force transmission

They are manufactured using appropriate technologies such as thermoforming, CAD-CAM, or 3D printing.