Spinal Manipulation + Soft Tissue Therapy for Back Pain
Spinal manipulation plus soft tissue therapy reduces chronic back pain more effectively than either alone by addressing joint and muscle dysfunction together.
Foot Pain & Walking Assessment
The way you walk can influence how your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine function. Even subtle changes in movement patterns may contribute to pain, recurring injuries, balance issues, or inefficient movement over time.
Our comprehensive foot pain and walking assessment (also known as a gait assessment) evaluates how your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine work together during movement.
What Is a Gait Assessment?
A gait assessment is a detailed evaluation of how you walk and move. By observing your posture, alignment, foot mechanics, and movement patterns, we can identify potential biomechanical issues that may affect your overall function.
Your assessment may include:
Who Can Benefit from a Gait Assessment?
A gait assessment may be beneficial for individuals experiencing:
Foot pain
Heel pain
Lower back pain
Shin splints
Recurrent sports injuries
Balance concerns
Walking difficulties
Uneven shoe wear
Running-related injuries
Common Signs Your Gait May Need Evaluation
You may benefit from a gait assessment if you notice:
What We Look For
During your assessment, we evaluate:
Depending on your findings, recommendations may include:
Chiropractic care focusing on foot mechanics and joint movements
Physiotherapy focusing on ankle stability and ligament strength
Exercise rehabilitation to target weakness in the foot, ankle, or knees
Strengthening programs
Mobility exercises
Balance training
Footwear recommendations
Custom orthotics when appropriate
Call +1 (604) 227-4536 or book online to schedule your visit. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows, and no referral is needed.
Coverage options include most extended health plans, MSP supplementary benefits, ICBC, and Worksafe BC.
Our goal is not simply to address symptoms but to identify underlying movement patterns that may be contributing to ongoing issues.
Not everyone requires orthotics. A gait assessment helps determine whether custom orthotics may be appropriate based on your foot mechanics, symptoms, and overall movement patterns.
When indicated, orthotics may help improve support, comfort, and function during daily activities.
A Collaborative Approach to Care
One of the benefits of receiving care at Fulcrum Therapy is access to a multidisciplinary team of chiropractors, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and custom orthotic providers working together under one roof.
Your walking and movement assessment findings are not viewed in isolation. Instead, they are incorporated into a comprehensive care plan that addresses the underlying factors contributing to your pain, discomfort, or movement limitations.
Depending on your needs, recommendations may include hands on treatment, exercise rehabilitation, mobility and strengthening programs, footwear guidance, or custom orthotics. By combining assessment with individualized treatment, we aim to help you move more comfortably, improve function, and achieve lasting results.
We recommend bringing the shoes you wear most often, particularly walking shoes, running shoes, work shoes, or athletic footwear.
Most assessments take approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on the complexity of the concerns being evaluated.
Yes. A gait assessment is often an important part of determining whether custom orthotics may be beneficial.
No. Gait assessments benefits anyone experiencing any type of foot/ankle/knee/hip pain, balance concerns, mobility limitations, or recurring injuries.
Yes. Based on your findings, your practitioner will provide individualized recommendations and discuss appropriate treatment options.
We discuss your goals, review concerns & assess your physical limitations.
We explain each step, ensure your consent, and provide one-on-one personalized care.
You receive expert, one-on-one care aimed at relief, mobility, and better function.
We empower you with guidance and tools to manage symptoms & gain independence.
100% therapist attention for faster, safer progress.
Services that support body and mind from chiro to pilates.
We coordinate with your care providers for one unified plan.
Hands-on techniques to relieve pain and restore movement.
Evidence-based protocols to speed recovery after surgery.
We help you manage symptoms confidently with informed care.
Multilingual, LGBTQ+ affirming, and inclusive care.
Specialized practitioners creating plans tailored to you.
Spinal manipulation plus soft tissue therapy reduces chronic back pain more effectively than either alone by addressing joint and muscle dysfunction together.
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