3D Gait Analysis in West Jordan
Pain that keeps coming back often has a cause you cannot see by standing still; it shows up in how you move. At Foot and Ankle Specialists in West Jordan, Dr. Trevor R. Williams uses 3D gait analysis to study the way your feet, ankles, and legs work through each step and stride, so treatment addresses the root cause of foot pain and running injuries rather than just the symptoms. It is one of the most useful tools we have for active patients and for anyone with a problem that has not responded to other care.
What Is Gait Analysis?
Gait is simply the pattern of how you walk and run. Gait analysis is a structured assessment of that pattern. A 3D gait analysis goes further than watching from across the room. It captures motion from multiple angles so Dr. Williams can measure exactly what your foot and ankle are doing, frame by frame, during the moments that matter most.
What 3D Gait Analysis Measures
- How your foot strikes the ground and rolls through each step
- The degree and timing of pronation (the natural inward roll of the foot)
- Motion at the ankle, and how the foot loads and pushes off
- Alignment and movement up the chain at the knee and hip
- Pressure patterns that reveal where tissue is being overloaded
Why Gait Analysis Matters
Two runners with the same heel pain can have very different reasons for it. By identifying the specific mechanics behind your symptoms, gait analysis lets us match treatment to the actual problem — which means faster relief and fewer recurrences. It is especially valuable for stubborn or repeat injuries that have not improved with rest alone.
What to Expect During Your Assessment
Your assessment is straightforward and comfortable. You will walk and, when appropriate, run while we capture your movement, then Dr. Williams reviews the results with you in plain language. There is no downtime, and you will leave understanding what your gait is telling us and what we recommend next.
How We Use the Results
The findings guide a targeted plan, which may include:
Custom orthotics: Gait data helps us design custom orthotics that correct the specific mechanics driving your pain.
Footwear guidance: We translate the results into practical shoe recommendations for your foot type and activity.
Treatment and training adjustments: For runners, we use the results to shape running injury treatment and a smart return-to-sport plan; for conditions such as plantar fasciitis and heel pain, the analysis helps explain why the problem started.
Who Benefits from 3D Gait Analysis
- Runners and athletes wanting to treat or prevent injury — see our sports injury care
- Anyone with recurring foot, ankle, or lower-leg pain
- Patients with flat feet or other structural concerns
- People whose pain has not responded to footwear changes or rest
Frequently Asked Questions
Is gait analysis only for runners? No. While it is invaluable for runners, anyone with chronic or recurring foot and ankle pain can benefit from understanding their mechanics.
Does the assessment hurt? Not at all. You simply walk and run as you normally would while we capture your movement.
Will I need custom orthotics afterward? Not always. Gait analysis tells us whether orthotics would help; some patients need only footwear or training changes.
Schedule Your Visit
To find the root cause of your foot pain or running injury with 3D gait analysis in West Jordan, schedule an assessment with Dr. Williams. Request an appointment or call (801) 569-2696.