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Is there something wrong with the way you walk or run? Could it be the cause of your pain? Is your gait exposing you to more potential injuries?
You can answer these questions with gait analysis services through Move Smart. With help from us, you can discover more about the way you move and correct any mistakes going forward. With a simple gait analysis, you can seriously improve your overall wellness, sports performance, or other athletic goals.
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What Is Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis is a type of assessment in which your physical therapist examines how you move. They will specifically examine the way you run and walk.
Doing this allows your therapist to find muscle imbalances and injury risks. They could also use it as a way to evaluate your physical therapy needs after an injury. Other applications of a gait analysis include:
- Choosing appropriate footwear
- Discovering nerve or musculoskeletal dysfunction
- Abnormal gait evaluation and treatment
- Prescribing prosthetic and orthotic devices
What Does Gait Analysis Include?
Several factors affect your gait, including your flexibility, strength, coordination, vision, and vestibular system. Your therapist will want to evaluate your:
- Step length and width
- Similarity of your steps
- Cadence (how many steps you take per minute)
- Foot and ankle alignment
- Pelvic movement, rotation, and tilt
- Joint movement and range of motion
- Stability, balance, and body sway
Qualitative Gait Analysis
During a qualitative or clinical gait analysis, one of our physical therapists observes your gait. They will do this both in real time and/or using video recordings. Doing so allows your therapist to spot observable patterns in your movement and thoroughly assess your mobility.
Can Gait Analysis Help You?
Since gait analysis focuses on your movement while walking or running, many people incorrectly assume it’s only helpful for athletes. However, there is a wide range of people who may benefit from gait analysis services.
Athletes
Both amateur and professional athletes can work on improving their form, thereby optimizing their performance. Gait analysis for injury prevention is also common for identifying areas of restricted mobility and muscle imbalances.
Those Recovering From Injury
Whether you sustained an injury at work or playing sports, gait analysis can help ensure you are developing strength and recuperating appropriately.
Runners
Runners are one of the groups with the most potential for change from gait analysis. Since runners are on their feet more often and rely on their gait more directly, they have more to gain.
Runners of all levels can use gait analysis services to choose the right footwear. A running gait analysis and improvement plan can also help reduce the risk of injury, improve your speed, and conserve your energy.
Amputees
Gait analysis can help professionals design and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices that better fit your body. You may also find it easier to get used to your new device, making it more convenient.
Older Adults
Older adults are at more risk of falls and degenerative conditions due to the way our bodies lose strength over time. With a gait analysis, your doctor may be able to help reduce your risk of injury and alleviate joint pain.
Gait Analysis Services With Move Smart
We know that each client has their own needs and goals. We’ll work with you to provide gait analysis services and then take any follow-up action if needed. We’ll individualize any treatment and not let time or insurance expectations get in the way.
Our staff are all licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy and members of the APTA. With our over two decades of combined experience, you can trust that you’ll find satisfaction with our care.
Schedule Your Gait Analysis With Move Smart
Call Move Smart at (859) 215-8870 to schedule your gait analysis here in Lexington, KY.
FAQs
Is Getting a Gait Analysis Worth It?
Yes, getting a gait analysis is worth it to many people every step affects your body. You can look up the “cost of gait analysis near me” to see if the benefits are worth it to you.
How Long Does a Gait Analysis Take?
The actual gait analysis may not take more than 5-20 minutes to complete. However, at Move Smart, we go far beyond watching you walk/run. We will screen mobility, strength, and other important dynamic movement patterns. These help us gain further insight into your patterns, and how to address and improve your gait.
What Do You Wear During a Gait Analysis?
We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes during your gait analysis as you will be moving. Since our doctors need to see your lower legs as you move, shorts or rolled-up pants are generally best.
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