What’s happened 

Bookings have opened for a second intake of the Biomechanics of Gait course following a successful first cohort. The new programme includes revised and expanded case study content.   

The course has been developed by Dr Helen Branthwaite, Chief Clinical Advisor at the Royal College of Podiatry. The module is led by Alaa Razak, Chair of MSK: UK, the College's musculoskeletal specialist advisory group and combines self-paced online learning with live interactive webinars. 

Developed in line with the College's professional standards, it is delivered in partnership with Ultimate Podiatrist and sponsored by Gait and Motion Technology Ltd. 

Why this matters for members

The course is intended for podiatrists working in general practice, musculoskeletal, sports and rehabilitation settings who want to develop their understanding of gait analysis and biomechanics. 

Through four structured learning modules, participants explore the principles of biomechanics and how they can be applied in everyday clinical decision-making.  

Across four online modules and three live webinars, you’ll learn how to: 

• understand the mechanics behind human movement with biomechanical principles of stress, strain, load and force 

• assess gait across the lifespan 

• apply biomechanics to clinical assessment and treatment 

• use tools such as video analysis, plantar pressure systems, inertial measurement units and electromyography 

• strengthen your clinical reasoning with current evidence and real case studies 

Learning includes recorded lectures, practical activities, clinical cases and live discussion opportunities. Participants receive a certificate of completion for their CPD records. 

What happens next? 

Bookings are now open. 

The course costs £300 for Royal College of Podiatry members. 

Live webinars will take place on: 

• 19 September  

• 17 October  

• 31 October 2026 

The course also provides useful preparation for the RCPod Learning Academy’s Gait Analysis immersive learning day on 28 November.  

If you are not a member of the Royal College of Podiatry or practise internationally, please email education@rcpod.org.uk to purchase the course. The non-member rate for the course is £600.

Links and references 

• The Biomechanics of Gait course  

• Podiatry 2026 and RCPod Learning Academy Immersive day 

Update

This article was updated on 31 July 2026 to include booking information for people who are not members of the Royal College of Podiatry or who practise internationally.