During walking and running the foot must:

• Act as a shock absorber
• Be mobile in order to adapt to uneven ground
• Be a rigid lever in order to propel you forward efficiently

All three functions depend on the correct movement of the foot.

The foot acts as both a rigid lever and a mobile adapter in gait and undergoes many changes of position when we walk and run. Foot biomechanics is the science of assessing foot function and relating this to foot pathology. An accurate diagnosis can be achieved by using both conventional principles and digital diagnostic techniques.

Many people suffer from pain in their feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back, but not many realise that this can be caused by poor foot alignment.

At Ace Feet in Motion we have experienced qualified podiatrists available, with extensive knowledge of foot function and biomechanics. By attending our clinic we can carry out a full assessment with the computerised scanning system wherever necessary and formulate a treatment plan.

We have extensive workshop facilities at our centre in Cardiff, where any corrective insoles required, are manufactured. In many cases the corrective device can be issued in the same visit. This can then be checked using the same computerised equipment, to ensure that the desired correction is achieved.