Gait Assessment is the process of analyzing the way a person walks or moves to identify any abnormalities or limitations in their gait pattern. This can involve observing a person's gait, looking at their posture and balance, and analyzing their movements to identify any areas of weakness or dysfunction.
Gait assessment is often used in physical therapy and rehabilitation to help identify areas of weakness or dysfunction that may be contributing to a person's movement problems. It can also be used to track progress over time and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions.
Common methods of gait assessment include visual observation, measurement of joint angles and muscle activity using sensors, and computerized gait analysis systems. These methods can provide detailed information about a person's gait pattern, including step length, stride length, cadence, and other parameters that can be used to identify areas of weakness or dysfunction.