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Biomechanics, in general, is concerned with the impact of muscular and gravitational forces on the human body.
FREMONT, CA: Biomechanical assessment focuses on the lower limbs to identify any alignment or structural abnormalities and highlight strengths or deficiencies. Due to the vast array of tests clinicians are familiar with, no two assessments will be identical, and they will use their clinical judgment to perform the most appropriate tests.
The assessment should be conducted by a medical practitioner who has access to advanced technology. The device may be used to assess the forces acting on the body, allowing patients to determine the pressures the body is subjected to while walking or jogging.
What Happens During a Biomechanical Evaluation?
The evaluation is around an hour long and divided into two sections: static and dynamic assessments. The static exam entails the clinician taking measurements and analyzing a body while seated or standing. A vigorous examination is performed while a patient is moving, and some clinics may do it by filming when he is running on a treadmill.
Why Should One Have a Biomechanical Evaluation?
Why one should have a biomechanical assessment is highly situational. Appointments for biomechanical exams are typically made in response to someone experiencing pain or discomfort. Due to the interconnected nature of the lower limb area, such as the knees and legs, discomfort in one location is frequently caused by another. By investigating with a scanner, we can gain a deeper understanding of the body's imbalances.
The RS Scan provides additional information regarding the stresses patients feel in their bodies, focusing biomechanical podiatrist’s attention on specific locations. If a patient is in pain, the images taken with the RS Scanner will show particular pressure points, allowing a patient to better identify the source of the problem. A biomechanical podiatrist will discuss the patient’s goals during his consultation, do necessary assessments, and explain any recommended treatment alternatives. These evaluations enable us to dig deeper into the various causes of foot, knee, and back discomfort.
What Effective Treatments are Available Today?
The primary benefit of a biomechanical evaluation is that patients will receive specialized orthotic guidance, information on self-management of a disease, or discover tailor-made orthotic solutions that will help them move better.
Due to the nature of the evaluation, orthotics combines their existing knowledge with a bit of additional technical training to become completely capable of performing these assessments.
Treatment options may include personalized prescription insoles, exercise recommendations, footwear advice, and mobilization techniques. Poor movement patterns can result in painful injuries, so it's critical to seek specialized assistance early on, even if there are no apparent problems.
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