Gait Analysis in Canberra
Discover How You Move — And Why It Matters
What Is Gait Analysis?
Your gait is the way you walk — and it says more about your health than you might think. At The Body Lab, we don’t just look at how your feet land. We assess how your entire body moves as you walk, and use that information to identify dysfunction, prevent injury, and retrain healthy movement.
Whether you’re dealing with pain, imbalance, or just a feeling that something’s “off,” our walking-based gait analysis helps uncover the root cause — so we can fix the pattern, not just the symptoms.
Why You Might Need a Gait Assessment
Most clients come to us because they feel like:
Their body is “wonky” or imbalanced when walking
Their knees, hips, or lower back hurt — and no one’s figured out why
Their feet turn out, arches collapse, or they feel unsteady
They’ve tried physio, orthotics, or chiro… and still feel off
They’re post-injury or post-surgery and want to restore confidence in movement
If you’re constantly adjusting how you walk or move to avoid discomfort — your body’s asking for help.
Our Gait Analysis Includes:
At The Body Lab, we offer Canberra’s most complete walking gait assessment, featuring:
✅ 3D Pressure Plate Analysis
See how your feet load, where your weight shifts, and how you distribute force.
✅ Slow Motion Video Gait Review
Get a slow-motion view of how you walk, identifying timing issues and compensations.
✅ Full-Body Biomechanics Screening
We look beyond your feet — examining your spine, pelvis, knees, hips, and ribcage.
✅ Postural & Joint Motion Analysis
We test range of motion, asymmetries, and muscle activation as you move.
✅ Movement Therapy Plan
Walk away (literally) with a personalised plan to retrain how you move and stand.
What Makes The Body Lab Different?
Most clinics just look at your feet. We assess how your whole body moves as a system.
✔ We use pressure plate technology and video feedback to map your walking pattern
✔ We retrain your posture, foot loading, and spine movement — not just treat the pain
✔ We go beyond orthotics or band exercises with whole-body movement therapy
✔ Your treatment is based on your assessment — no cookie-cutter programs here
Common Gait Problems We See
We don’t need a medical referral — just a sense that your walk feels “off.”
Some of the most common issues we assess include:
Turned-out feet or collapsing arches
Hip drop or excessive side-to-side sway
“Wonky walk” post-injury or after pregnancy
Knees that don’t bend well when walking
Stiff ankles, toe gripping, or poor push-off
Feeling like your body is out of sync when you move
Gait Analysis Canberra – Trusted by Locals
We’ve helped thousands of Canberrans move with less pain and more confidence — including runners, retirees, office workers, tradies, and post-surgery clients.
If you want a smarter, more holistic approach to fixing the way you walk, this is the place.
🗓️ Book Your Gait Assessment Today
Let’s figure out why you’re hurting, and help you move forward — quite literally.
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FAQs
What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfy clothes and bare feet — we’ll ask you to walk naturally during the assessment.
Do I need a referral?
Nope. You can book directly with us.
Is it just for athletes or runners?
Not at all — we assess walking mechanics for all ages and activity levels.
Is it covered by private health insurance?
If your plan includes extras (e.g., physiotherapy or movement therapy), some may be claimable.
Scientific References:Van der Krogt MM, et al. Gait analysis improves outcomes in musculoskeletal pain. PM&R, 2021.
Redmond AC, et al. Foot pressure mapping predicts injury risk in walking populations. Gait & Posture, 2019.
Eslami M, et al. Biomechanical gait retraining reduces pain: Systematic review. J Phys Rehab Sci, 2020.