Research shows that analyzing walking patterns can detect early signs of neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, and even cognitive decline.

Currently, there's no consensus about the best method of developing a normal gait pattern in stroke patients. In most cases, rehabilitation involves the use of walkers and other assistive devices.

Aodifying your walking style may relieve the pain and slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis as effectively as commonly used medications, a recent study has found.

In general, it is important that the team have at least a rudimentary understanding of the gait model used to produce the results, in addition to a well-developed understanding of normal gait.

Exoskeletons may help children with cerebral palsy avoid crouch gait By adulthood, half of those with cerebral palsy no longer walk, often because of the crippling gait pattern.

This leads to compensatory walking patterns that increase effort and decrease stability. ReStore is designed to augment ankle plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, allowing a more normal gait pattern.

"It sends a stimulation to the appropriate nerve to help them pick up the foot to give them a normal gait pattern when they walk," said Brian Karban, an orthotist at Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics.

Check out our weekly expert advice post from Brian, physical therapist at Athletico. This week he simplifies pronation, and what to do if you suspect issues with your gait.

Despite split-belt training leading to a more symmetric pattern in the postadaptation stage, which shows that stroke patients retain the facility to adopt a more normal gait pattern, they revert ...