The Penicuik & Peebles Podiatrist Clinics
Ying Peng Podiatrist
01968 705097
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Biomechanical Examination & Gait Analysis
Your feet are not “just feet”. They’re your foundation — and every step sends forces upward through ankles, knees, hips and spine.
As the video above shows, “Feet… [are] designed to support, absorb and adapt.” If something is off in the way your foot loads, rolls or stabilises, it can quietly ripple through your whole movement pattern — until pain, fatigue or recurring injury forces you to notice.
That’s why we offer two complementary ways to measure what’s happening:
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Biomechanical Examination (Pressure Scan + Podiatry Assessment) using our Orthotics International GaitScan™ scanning mat
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Digitsole (In‑shoe Gait Analysis) using smart sensor insoles
You can book either — or book both for the most complete picture.
Option 1: Biomechanical Examination (Foot Pressure Scan + Podiatry Assessment)
A biomechanical examination is more than a scan. It combines:
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a clinical podiatry assessment, and
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a dynamic foot pressure scan on the Orthotics International GaitScan™ pressure mat
What the GaitScan™ pressure mat shows
When you stand and walk across the mat, it captures a detailed “map” of how your feet load the ground — including pressure points, timing, and how your weight transfers as you move.
This helps us understand patterns such as:
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overloading through the heel or forefoot
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unstable or inefficient foot function
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asymmetry between left and right
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areas that may be working too hard (or not doing enough)
What the podiatry assessment adds (and why it matters)
A pressure scan is powerful — but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.
Your appointment also includes a podiatry-led assessment which may look at:
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foot and ankle range of motion
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alignment and joint function
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muscle strength and control
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walking pattern and functional movement
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relevant footwear wear-patterns and fit
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The goal: identify why your pressure pattern is happening, not just where it shows up.
Ideal if you…
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want a clear plan for foot pain, recurring flare-ups, or “niggly” issues
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are considering custom orthotics or want to know if they’re appropriate
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want an in-clinic assessment that combines technology + clinical expertise
Book this if you want: an expert assessment plus a clear explanation of your loading pattern and next steps.
Option 2: In‑shoe Gait Analysis (Smart Insoles)
In‑shoe gait analysis is different from a pressure plate scan.
Instead of capturing a “snapshot” on a scanning platform, smart insoles measure how you load and move inside your shoes, across multiple steps, in more real-world conditions.
When this is the better choice
In‑shoe analysis is often ideal if you:
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want insight into what’s happening in your everyday footwear
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suspect shoes/trainers are influencing symptoms
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want objective data you can compare at follow-ups (before vs after)
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are working through rehab and want measurable progress
CTA line: Book in‑shoe gait analysis if footwear, movement pattern, and progress tracking are the priority.
Best option: Book both (the clearest picture, fastest plan)
If you want the most complete assessment, book the combined option.
Why it works so well:
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The pressure scan shows how your foot loads on a controlled surface (excellent for identifying pressure and timing patterns)
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The in‑shoe analysis shows what changes when you’re in real footwear and taking repeated steps
Option 3: Book Both?
Booking both gives you the most complete picture because it combines two different answers: the pressure scan shows where and when you’re loading (hot spots, asymmetry, transfer through the step), while Digitsole shows how you move inside your shoes across repeated steps (real‑world gait behaviour).
Used together, it’s far easier to pinpoint what’s driving recurring pain or repeated flare‑ups, separate true mechanical overload from compensation, and choose the right next step first time—whether that’s footwear changes, rehab priorities, or orthoses (only if appropriate).
It also produces two complementary reports you can share with other professionals—especially a physiotherapist—so they can align rehab with your loading and gait findings, target the right deficits, and measure improvement clearly at follow‑ups.