Gait Assessment
A gait assessment looks at how you walk. Observing the whole movement pattern often explains symptoms that examining a single joint at rest does not.
Why Walking Pattern Matters
Walking is a repeated, whole-body movement. A difference at the foot can change how the knee, hip, and back are loaded, and discomfort is not always felt where the cause sits.
Watching you walk shows how your joints move together and where load is going. Those findings inform whether a device may help and how it should be designed.
- Observation of walking and standing posture
- Assessment of joint movement through the cycle
- Review of footwear and existing wear patterns
- Findings used to guide device design
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Who May Benefit
A gait assessment is often useful in these situations.
Changed Walking Pattern
Where walking has changed, or others have noticed a difference.
Uneven Footwear Wear
Where shoes wear down unevenly or unusually quickly.
Tracking Progress
Where you want to see how movement changes after a device is fitted.
What to Expect
Consultation
We discuss your history, symptoms, and what you need the device to help you do.
Assessment
A hands-on evaluation of movement, posture, and the affected area.
Design & Fabrication
Your device is designed and made around the assessment findings.
Fitting
A fitting session confirms comfort, alignment, and function.
Follow-Up
Review appointments allow adjustment as you use the device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Comfortable clothing that allows your legs to be seen, and the footwear you wear most often.
No. A gait assessment involves walking and standing while we observe and take measurements.
It is often part of the orthotic assessment, because how you walk affects how a device should be designed.
Yes. Repeating an assessment is a practical way to see how things have changed after fitting.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Book a consultation and start with a personalized assessment of your orthotic or prosthetic needs.
