Gait Analysis
Gait Analysis is a detailed evaluation of how you walk or run, examining your body mechanics, posture, and movement patterns. This advanced assessment uses visual observation and video analysis to identify imbalances, inefficiencies, or abnormalities in your gait that may contribute to pain or hinder performance.
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At RENEW Sports Therapy, our gait analysis is tailored to athletes, active individuals, and anyone experiencing pain or mobility issues. By analyzing the way you move, our Doctor of Physical Therapy can pinpoint the root cause of discomfort and create a customized treatment plan to correct issues, restore balance, and enhance YOUR performance.
Benefits of Instrument Assisted Mobilization
Improved Movement Efficiency
Identifies inefficient movement patterns that may be wasting energy or straining your body. By correcting these issues, you can move more efficiently while walking, running, or playing sports - allowing for smoother and more natural motions.
Injury Prevention
Imbalances, poor alignment, and improper gait mechanics can lead to overuse injuries or chronic pain. Gait analysis pinpoints these problems early, helping you implement corrective strategies to prevent future injuries and keep YOU active.
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Pain Reduction
Pain in your back, hips, knees, ankles, or feet is often caused by underlying issues with your gait. By addressing the root cause (i.e. poor posture, joint misalignment, or uneven weight distribution) gait analysis helps alleviate discomfort and restore pain-free movement.
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Enhanced Athletic Performance
For athletes, optimizing movement mechanics can improve speed, endurance, and agility. Gait analysis ensures your body moves efficiently - maximizing your performance while reducing the risk of injury during training or competition.
Improved Posture and Balance
Poor posture or alignment can affect your balance and overall stability. Gait analysis corrects these imbalances, promoting proper posture and ensuring better control and stability during movement.
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Personalized Treatment Plans
Based on your results, an individualized plan is created to address your unique needs. This may include targeted exercises, mobility work, or adjustments to footwear to ensure long-term improvements in mobility and perfomance.
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What Conditions Can Gait Analysis Help Identify?
Plantar Fasciitis
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Improper foot mechanics and poor gait patterns can place excessive strain on the plantar fascia, leading to heel pain. Gait analysis helps correct these mechanics to relieve pain and prevent future flare-ups.
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Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
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Misalignment and muscle imbalance can cause knee pain, especially in active individuals. Gait analysis identifies these issues and guides corrective exercises to restore proper mechanics.
Lower Back Pain​
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Gait abnormalities can cause improper weight distribution and posture, leading to chronic lower back pain. Addressing these imbalances helps reduce stress on the spine.​
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Shin Splits (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
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Gait imbalances often cause repeated stress on the lower leg, resulting in shin splits, By improving your movement patterns, gait analysis reduces strain and promotes healing.​
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Hip Pain and Impingement
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Poor posture or irregular gait can put excessive strain on the hip joint. Gait analysis corrects alignment to alleviate pain and improve joint function.
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Achilles Tendinopathy​
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Faulty gait mechanics can overload the Achilles tendon, causing pain and stiffness. Gait Analysis identifies these issues and help implement strategies to reduce strain and improve recovery.