Gait Analysis

Comprehensive Treatment Plans In Kansas

Gait refers to the way in which you walk. Sometimes an illness or injury can affect your balance and gait. If you have a gait abnormality, you might need to re-learn how to walk. Gait problems can also increase your risk of falling.

At Hutch Physical Therapy & Wellness in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dr. Terry Goss can help you learn to walk on your own again or with an assistive device. She will conduct a thorough gait analysis to help her understand your gait deficiencies and create a treatment plan that best suits your individual limitations and mobility goals.

Our gait analysis typically includes:

• A comprehensive physical examination, including strength and range of motion tests
• A visual assessment of your motion and muscle skills
• The use of electrodes to monitor muscle activity
• The use of a computer equipped with motion analysis software and video cameras to measure motion to monitor muscle activity
• The use of a treadmill and force platforms to measure force and torque of the patient to the ground

All of the information gathered from each component of the gait analysis provides real-time data to help Dr. Goss evaluate your movement patterns and identify the source(s) of your gait problem.

Your treatment plan will typically include gait training. The goal of gait training is to improve overall balance and posture and prevent falls by strengthening the muscles and joints involved in walking and standing and developing muscle memory as the legs are being retrained with repetitive motion.

If you have suffered an injury that impacts your balance and ability to walk normally, find out how gait analysis and training can help improve your mobility. Call Hutch Physical Therapy & Wellness today at (620) 669-9190 or use our online form to request an appointment.