The Gait Lab

What is Gait Analysis?

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Life comes at you fast; you never know what tomorrow will bring.

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Gait Analysis is a biomechanical reference point (baseline) of the symmetries and asymmetries of your gait cycle. When stored in a database, doctors, therapists, trainers can use this data to ensure the effectiveness of both training and treatment protocols.

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Our Protocol for testing:

1. We test barefoot first 

2. We test with your current shoes, orthotics or devices

3. From here, depending on the outcome data, we test a few options that may help create a better outcome, better steps

4. All parameters of the gait cycle (step length, contact time, swing, etc.) instantly with left-right differentials are analyzed and recorded

5. Review and discuss outcomes together and make a treatment plan that everyone is comfortable with

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Many different parameters of testing (walking on the treadmill versus higher speeds, inclines, etc.) can be applied, depending on the severity of injury or the needs of the client. 

 

When data asymmetries are reduced, doctors, physical therapists, trainers know the program is effective.

 

Treatment protocols may be changed to ensure effectiveness.

Rehabilitation should restore the athlete or patient to his/her pre-injury gait symmetry. 

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OptoGait is a precise, biomechanical tool that creates objective data to help you on your journey to healing.

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OptoGait is for everyone – young and old, athlete and non-athlete, alike.

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