Expertise in Biomechanics & Orthotic Insoles available in Surrey & the surrounding areas

Biomechanics is the study of the structure, alignment, and movement of the skeletal system, starting from birth. Often pain found in the body can be caused, or attributed to, poor foot alignment or biomechanical dysfunction. This leads to stress on the feet and lower limbs, hips and lower back. Here at the Sally Pembery Associates, our lead Podiatrist, Sally Pembery, has an MSc in Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics from Staffordshire University, & has specialised in gait analysis & biomechanics for20 years. You can trust us to use our biomechanical assessment & gait analysis expertise to assess your personal situation and come up with a individualized custom plan for your treatment.

We treat people from all walks of life, from children through to the elderly, runners, athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts. We believe that an active lifestyle is the key to health and happiness at any age. So when injury or accidents happen causing pain that limits your activity, your lifestyle can change dramatically. Our goal is to develop an individualised treatment plan to help you achieve optimal physical mobility & performance, with our biomechanical assessment & orthotics service at the forefront.

Gait analysis is a technique that investigates how one stands, walks & runs. A detailed analysis of the way an individual moves can reveal the source of muscle, nerve, or skeletal problems. We use several different complex analysis techniques to establish where poor lower limb function originates from - including video capture, which can be assessed using slow motion & freeze frames, & pressure plate evaluation systems. Once the data is collected, a discussion takes place between the clinician and the patient about immediate visible issues, & a treatment solution is agreed with the data used in the event that an orthotic is to be created.

Orthotics are made of lightweight materials that range in complexity from professional off the shelf devices to custom-made bespoke devices. Orthotics are designed to realign your foot & lower limb, joints, muscles & tendons to help restore your ability to walk & run. By reducing pain and swelling they increase the stability of unstable joints and provide better arch support. The data gathered from the gait analysis, measure and initial consultation, will provide sufficient information to prescribe a device to modify and improve foot function.

Knee injuries & pain can have a significant effect on your everyday life, hindering your involvement in physical work or participating in sports, & sometimes restricting mobility. Your knees are one of the largest joints in your body, & share responsibility for supporting your weight as you stand & walk. If you are experiencing pain in or around your knees, either chronic or acute, some examples of causes are osteoarthritis, meniscal tear, patellar tendon issues, iliotibial band syndrome or a poorly functioning patella. There may be a connection between the pain in the knees & alignment of the lower limb & the way your feet hit the ground function. If you have poor walking habits, or are prone to foot problems, it can also exacerbate knee pain.

Foot and ankle injuries can be common & can include minor irritations, to more acute combined conditions. You may experience these problems through participating in sport or leisure activities, or suffer from a long-term condition or simply just during normal daily activities. Foot and ankle pain & Injuries can have a significant impact on everyday life and mobility. With 26 bones & over 30 ligaments in the foot & ankle, there are many specific issues that might occur. Injuries can include: Ankle instability, lesser toe problems, big toe problems, plantar fasciitis, sprained Ankle, Achilles tendinitis

Whether it's for rehabilitation, recovery, pain management, or preventative care, the team here at Sally Pembery Associates dedicates their time and effort to helping you. Our qualified staff draw on their wealth of experience from treating professionals at Fulham & Chelsea FC's & the Lawn Tennis Association. Working alongside the London Marathan team & other recreational sports bodies we have provided working programmes geared towards solutions to sports injuries & long term health, in order to help prevent further musculoskeletal problems occurring. Injuries can include: Patellofemoral syndrome, hamstring strain, shin splints, groin strain & achilles tendonitis.