Walking Gait (and or Running Gait)

When we walk and perform other activities, our bodies' have to create and absorb force. These forces cause stress in the tissues. When this stress becomes too much for the bodies' repair processes we get an injury. 

Joints and muscles can become restricted, movements become asymmetric and lack their usual smoothness. As an injury progresses, and we avoid the area of pain, and other areas start to become overloaded. The connections between the different body parts, usually working seamlessly, become dysfunctional. We start to walk differently and several body areas become painful. 

With Gait Analysis we evaluate the structures under stress and how the body has compensated with an injury. This could be anywhere from the foot to the lower back and shoulders. 

By using various equipment we can measure these forces and how they are impacting the bodies' repair process.

We then decide the best treatment plan to get you back to walking and running without pain. If you are a runner, or want to start running, we offer running assessments also. 

We encourage you to bring several pairs of shoes to your assessment as footwear can have a big impact on injury prevention and healing. 

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