Diagnosis & Treatment of Biomechanical Foot Problems

There are many factors that affect foot and ankle biomechanics, or how the muscles and skeletal structures work together to produce movement. So too, the smallest abnormality whether newly acquired through injury, or having developed over time can make this foot function inefficient and sometimes painful.

That’s where Dr. Namen can help. The team at Namen Podiatry have the training and expertise in biomechanics to help you understand why you may be experiencing pain or disfunction and how it should be treated to restore function and improve quality of life. Through assessment of the structure, alignment, and relationship of your unique biomechanics, the team at Namen Podiatry can evaluate your range of motion, the relationship in the joints of your feet, even determine how the knees and hips may play a role in how the foot functions when walking. In the end, for the foot to function correctly in gait it is imperative for it to be in an efficient neutral position. It is this position and structure which helps us to diagnose and treat biomechanical issues such as abnormal foot alignment and misshaped or deformed foot shape. We can even explore treatment for biomechanical issues caused by dramatic weight gain or obesity, poor footwear selection and even those brought on by trauma.