The fundamentals of normal gait mechanics Normal walking involves a remarkably complex sequence of events that most people execute without conscious thought. Each gait cycle consists of stance ...

Aodifying your walking style may relieve the pain and slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis as effectively as commonly used medications, a recent study has found.

Currently, there's no consensus about the best method of developing a normal gait pattern in stroke patients. In most cases, rehabilitation involves the use of walkers and other assistive devices.

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This pattern of "crouch gaiting," as it's called, can become so disabling that walking unassisted is impossible. The exoskeleton, Lerner said, is a first step toward helping kids overcome crouch gait.

Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused ...

Check out our weekly expert advice post from Brian, physical therapist at Athletico. This week he simplifies pronation, and what to do if you suspect issues with your gait.

Liver disease can lead to generalized fatigue and weakness, which may impact a person's ability to walk with a normal gait pattern. Liver dysfunction and inflammation can disrupt the proper ...

We wanted to keep these abnormal gait patterns from developing in the first place,"" McCain said. The study was published in the April issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.