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Gait training

Gait training

Gait training is a type of physical therapy that helps people learn or relearn how to walk safely and effectively. It focuses on improving the way you move your legs, balance your body, and take steps. If you’ve had an injury, surgery, stroke, or neurological condition, gait training can help you walk more confidently and reduce the risk of falling.

At our center, we provide personalized gait training programs designed to help people of all ages walk better, feel stronger, and move more freely.


What is Gait?

"Gait" simply means how you walk—your posture, step pattern, foot placement, and balance. A normal gait lets you move smoothly and safely. But injury, weakness, or a medical condition can affect your gait, making walking difficult, uneven, or unsafe.


Who Needs Gait Training?

Gait training is helpful for people who have:

  • Had a stroke or brain injury

  • Been in an accident or fall

  • Suffered from fractures or joint surgery (like hip/knee replacement)

  • Neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis

  • Muscle weakness due to aging, long hospital stay, or illness

  • Amputation or prosthetic limb fitting

  • Trouble with balance, coordination, or posture

Even children with developmental delays may benefit from early gait training.


Goals of Gait Training

The main purpose of gait training is to:

  • Improve balance and coordination

  • Correct walking patterns (step length, posture, foot placement)

  • Strengthen leg muscles and core stability

  • Increase walking speed and endurance

  • Build confidence and reduce risk of falling

  • Help with using assistive devices (walkers, crutches, canes)


What Does Gait Training Include?

1. Assessment

We begin with a full analysis of how you walk—looking at step patterns, balance, muscle strength, and flexibility. This helps us identify the problem areas.

2. Therapeutic Exercises

We use a series of exercises and techniques to improve movement:

  • Leg and hip strengthening

  • Weight shifting and balance drills

  • Step training (sideways, forward, backward)

  • Stair climbing and obstacle navigation

  • Mirror and video feedback for visual learning

3. Assistive Device Training

We teach you how to safely use walkers, canes, crutches, or orthotic supports if needed.

4. Treadmill and Balance Platform Therapy

In some cases, we use body-weight support treadmills or balance boards for advanced gait rehabilitation.

5. Home Exercise and Family Guidance

We teach simple home exercises and educate caregivers on how to support your progress.


Why Choose Us?

  • Expert physiotherapists and rehab professionals

  • Modern equipment and supportive environment

  • Customized treatment plans for each age and condition

  • Focus on safety, confidence, and long-term recovery

  • Friendly care that motivates you to keep moving