4‑Camera Gait Analysis in Whitby: Precision Assessment for Foot, Knee & Hip Pain
Gait analysis is an essential part of diagnosing foot, ankle, knee, hip, and lower‑back pain. Traditional gait analysis involves watching a patient walk down a hallway, which provides useful information but no visual feedback for the patient. At Whitby Family Footcare Clinic, our PediGait synchronous 4‑camera digital gait analysis system elevates this process by capturing your movement from four angles at once, giving you clear visual insight into how you walk or run and how it contributes to your symptoms.
Why Advanced Gait Analysis Matters
Many mechanical issues—such as over‑pronation, knee tracking problems, hip instability, or asymmetrical stride patterns—are difficult to see with the naked eye. A multi‑camera system allows us to:
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Identify subtle abnormalities in foot and leg mechanics
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Compare barefoot, shoe, and orthotic gait patterns
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Understand the root cause of pain more accurately
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Provide visual education so patients can see what we see
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Improve the precision of custom orthotic prescriptions
This level of detail is especially valuable for runners, athletes, and patients with chronic or recurring pain.
How the 4‑Camera Gait Analysis System Works
The PediGait system films your gait simultaneously from the front, back, left, and right sides while you walk or run on a treadmill. Once you reach your natural pace, a 10‑second synchronized recording is captured.
What the system provides
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A permanent archived video record of your gait
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Immediate playback on a large HD screen
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Slow‑motion, frame‑by‑frame review
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Side‑by‑side comparisons of multiple recordings
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Visual evidence to support orthotic prescriptions
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Files available for insurance, your family doctor, or personal review
This allows you to clearly see how your feet, ankles, knees, and hips move during walking or running.
What We Look For During Your Assessment
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Rearfoot motion and pronation
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Knee alignment and patellar tracking
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Hip stability and pelvic control
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Stride length and symmetry
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Footwear influence on mechanics
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Differences between barefoot, shoe, and orthotic gait
These findings help determine whether your symptoms are caused by foot posture, muscle imbalance, footwear, or a combination of factors.
Benefits for Orthotic Prescription
If custom foot orthotics are recommended, the archived multi‑view video becomes an invaluable tool. It allows the clinician to review your gait in detail after your appointment and write a more precise, individualized prescription.
Who Can Benefit from 4‑Camera Gait Analysis
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Runners and walkers
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Patients with foot, ankle, shin, knee, hip, or back pain
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Individuals with recurring injuries
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People considering custom orthotics
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Athletes seeking performance optimization
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Anyone unsure whether their footwear is contributing to pain
Optional 30‑Minute Gait Analysis Session
For avid runners and walkers, we offer a dedicated 30‑minute video gait analysis session to analyze your walking or running mechanics in depth. This session includes multiple recordings, comparisons, and detailed review.
Gait Analysis in Whitby
Our 4‑camera gait analysis system provides a level of detail far beyond traditional hallway observation. Whether you’re dealing with pain, training for a race, or exploring orthotics, this technology helps us diagnose accurately and treat effectively.
This patient is walking in flip flops, running in bare feet and running in running shoes
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If you want a precise understanding of your gait and how it affects your movement, we’re here to help.