Advanced Gait Analysis for Dynamic Foot Assessment

Gait analysis for walking concerns the biomechanics of normal and abnormal walking functions for use in health care and rehabilitation, ergonomics, and sports. It looks at the stance phase (the foot on the ground) and the swing phase (the foot in the air) and computes double support time and step width among other parameters. For older adults, gait analysis for walking can reveal balance deficits and shuffling 步态 that significantly increase the fall risk. Such findings can prompt balance training or require the use of stability orthotics. In ergonomics, it examines walking patterns done at work to improve design of the floor or footwear and minimize musculoskeletal disorders. In many cases, video feedback sessions are part of the analysis which enables the person to self-correct inefficient walking patterns like leaning forward or foot dragging.