Gait is the term used to describe the movements involved with walking. The foot, ankle, knee and hip move together in a complex set of movements which provide the propulsion we need to get moving and the stability we need to stay upright. The gait cycle can easily be disrupted through injury, disease or misalignment and this can result in pain and a loss of ability to walk.
At Leeds Physiotherapy we offer a comprehensive gait assessment service. Our specialist musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapists are able to analyse the individual movements of your gait cycle to assess for areas of weakness, tightness or neurological deficit. Once the problems have been identified an individualised treatment plan will be devised to help you reach the goals you want to achieve. Some of the common issues requiring gait assessment include:
- Ankle pain
- Ataxia
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Stroke
To arrange an appointment, call us on 0113 880 0333 or email office@leedsphysiotherapy.co.uk