Assessing the condition of feet, ankles, knees, and spine involves a stance, gait, and running test. It is relevant for all children, whether they have gait or mobility problems or want to have a preventive check-up.
The results of the test allow us to assess the condition of the arches of the foot, gait and posture, and to identify the causes of pain or injury (biomechanical dysfunction, muscle imbalances, etc.). Depending on the child’s individual problem, we can offer solutions: customized or standard insoles, personalized orthopedic and/or sports footwear, etc.
Recommendations for the assessment:
- For children under 5 years of age, we only recommend a stance test.
- For children between 5 and 10 years of age, we recommend a stance and gait test.
- For children above 10 years of age, we recommend a stance, gait, and running* test.
*The running test is relevant for children, who participate in sports.
Why is it important to assess your child’s feet and posture preventively?
Certain disorders (e.g., flatfeet, clubfoot, abnormal posture, etc.) can have consequences in the future and may manifest themselves in these symptoms:
- foot fatigue or pain
- edema
- changes in foot length/width due to fallen arches
- back pain, neck pain
- calluses
- reduced physical activity
- malalignment of the legs (O- or X-legs)
- increased likelihood of injury
How it works:
The test is carried out on a sensory treadmill. In the static test, the child stands barefoot on the treadmill. In the gait test, the child is asked to walk on the treadmill for about one minute and the speed of the treadmill is adjusted until the child gets used to the treadmill and a recording is made. If a running test is also carried out, the speed of the treadmill is increased and the child is asked to run.
If there is a problem or if needed, it is recommended to repeat the test. For more serious complaints, it is recommended to carry out the test every six months, for monitoring – once a year. As our technical capacity allows the simultaneous comparison of several images and the monitoring of the dynamics of the changes, during the follow-up, the specialists will evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed measures and provide new recommendations.
Cost of tests and recommendations:
The duration of the stance and gait test is 1 hour. Price €85 (Short workout clothes are recommended. You will change when you come for the appointment).
The duration of stance, gait, and running test is 1 hour. Price €95 (Short workout clothes and clean shoes are required. You will change when you come for the appointment).
Call +370 685 60010 to register.
Children and youth under 18 years of age are kindly asked to come with their parents or another adult.
