Don’t Guess. Measure.
Discover the real cause of your foot, ankle, knee and lower limb pain with one of the world’s most advanced pressure plate and gait analysis systems.
At Next Step Podiatry we are proud members of the Gait & Motion Clinics Network, investing in Footscan® technology to provide objective, data-driven assessments that help us diagnose problems more accurately and create personalised treatment plans.
Footscan® Gait Analysis in Kettering & Market Harborough
Why Choose Footscan®?
Every step you take creates thousands of data points.
The human eye simply can’t see them all.
Footscan® captures exactly how your feet function while walking, measuring pressure, timing, balance and movement with incredible precision.
Instead of relying on guesswork, we use measurable data to understand exactly how your body moves.
That means more accurate diagnosis, better treatment planning and results you can actually measure.
Why We’ve Invested in Footscan®
At Next Step Podiatry we believe patients deserve more than opinion.
They deserve evidence.
That’s why we’ve invested in Footscan® technology, used by leading clinicians, universities, elite sports teams and research centres across the world.
Being part of the Gait & Motion Clinics Network means we work alongside clinicians committed to the highest standards of biomechanical assessment and evidence-based care.
Technology doesn’t replace clinical expertise.
It enhances it.
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Our system analyses hundreds of measurements including:
✓ Pressure distribution
✓ Centre of pressure progression
✓ Walking symmetry
✓ Balance
✓ Loading patterns
✓ Timing of gait
✓ Forefoot and rearfoot function
✓ Heel strike
✓ Midstance
✓ Propulsion
✓ Toe-off mechanics
✓ Walking speed
✓ Contact time
✓ Pressure hotspots
✓ Force generation
Every scan gives us objective information that simply isn’t visible during a standard visual assessment.
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Footscan® is ideal for patients with:
• Heel pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles pain
• Shin splints
• Flat feet
• High arches
• Bunions
• Metatarsalgia
• Morton’s neuroma
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Lower back pain
• Running injuries
• Sports injuries
• Recurrent ankle sprains
• Diabetes pressure assessment
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Most clinics assess how you walk.
We measure it.
Instead of saying:
“I think you’re improving.”
We can compare your scans before and after treatment.
We can demonstrate:
✓ Reduced pressure
✓ Improved stability
✓ Better weight distribution
✓ More efficient walking
✓ Improved symmetry
✓ Objective progress over time
Patients love seeing the difference with their own eyes.
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One of the biggest advantages of Footscan® is that your gait data can be used to manufacture Phits® 3D printed orthotics.
Unlike traditional orthotics that are based on static casts or foam boxes, Phits orthotics are created using your dynamic walking data.
That means your orthotics are designed around how you actually move—not simply how your foot looks while sitting still.
The result is an orthotic that’s completely personalised to your gait.
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✔ You can actually see what’s causing the problem.
✔ No guesswork.
✔ Objective measurements.
✔ Better diagnosis.
✔ More personalised treatment.
✔ Track your improvement over time.
✔ Confidence you’re receiving evidence-based care.
The Science Behind Every Step
Walking is something we do every day without thinking, but it is an incredibly complex movement. Every step requires your muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments to work together in perfect harmony.
Even small changes in the way your foot moves can place excessive stress on your heel, ankle, knee, hip or lower back.
Many patients have spent months—or even years—trying different insoles, footwear or treatments without ever discovering the real cause of their symptoms.
Footscan® allows us to look beneath the surface.
By measuring exactly how pressure moves through your feet as you walk, we can identify abnormal movement patterns that are impossible to detect with the naked eye alone.
This means we can focus on treating the cause of your problem rather than simply managing the symptoms.
Why Technology Matters
Traditional gait assessments rely heavily on visual observation.
While clinical experience remains essential, the human eye can only observe so much.
Footscan® records thousands of pressure measurements every second as you walk across the pressure plate.
These measurements allow us to objectively assess:
• Where excessive pressure occurs
• Which structures are overloaded
• Whether one foot is working harder than the other
• How efficiently you propel yourself
• Whether your balance is compromised
• Changes before and after treatment
Instead of saying “it looks better,” we can show you measurable improvements using real clinical data.
Data You Can See
One of the biggest advantages of Footscan® is that patients become part of the assessment.
Rather than trying to imagine what your podiatrist is describing, you’ll be able to see colourful pressure maps and gait recordings that clearly demonstrate how your feet function.
Many patients tell us this is the first time they have truly understood why they have been experiencing pain.
Seeing your own walking pattern helps explain why certain treatments are recommended and allows you to follow your progress throughout your rehabilitation.
Our Clinical Technology
At Next Step Podiatry we believe investing in technology means investing in better patient care.
Our clinic features:
✓ Footscan® Dynamic Pressure Analysis
✓ Phits® 3D Printed Orthotics
✓ Richie Brace® Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses
✓ Swift® Microwave Verruca Treatment
✓ Shockwave Therapy
✓ MLS® Robotic Laser Therapy
✓ Footscan® Pressure Mapping
✓ Baiobit® Movement Analysis
✓ Digital Orthotic Design Technology
Together, these technologies allow us to deliver personalised, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to how you move—not just where you feel pain.
