Gait and Balance Dysfunction

Physical therapists will work with you to improve your safety and enhance your muscular functioning while walking.

Patients who would benefit from gait/balance training include:

• Patients who have had total joint replacements
• Patients who have fallen
• Adults and children with neurological conditions including CP, spina bifida, MS, ALS, Guillain-Barre, post-polio syndrome
• Patients who have had a stroke
• Deconditioned patients

Services

• You will be fitted and trained for the use of gait aides (canes, walkers, crutches)
• A therapist will then determine if you have a need for orthotics.
• Your gait pattern will be analyzed. The therapist may suggest correction exercises that will strengthen specific muscles you need for gait mechanics.
• You will be educated on the proper posture for stability and efficiency.
• Your therapist will also address muscular tightness or limitations you have.