What is Gait Re-Education?
Gait re-education is essentially learning to walk with normal pattern again.
Amazingly, it only takes a small injury resulting in mild pain, stiffness or weakness to affect the way you walk.
Poor gait (or walking style) is not only inefficient, it can also cause compensatory injuries at, above or below the injury level. For example, an injured knee that affects your gait can cause foot, hip or back pain.
A normal walking pattern is even more important when you start to
run, which increases any abnormal stress forces into your joints and
muscles.
Poor habits may become long-term, which can predispose
you to other injuries or arthritis.
Your physiotherapist and podiatrist is an expert in gait analysis.
They can quickly
assess your gait and provide treatment or tips to quickly normalise how
you walk.
For more advice on your gait pattern (whether it be walking or
running) please consult your professional therapist.
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