Gait re-education is a form of Gait training wherein a person is re-trained to achieve his/her walking patterns to full potential. Any Neurological, Peadiatrics and Musculoskeletal Conditions can affect the walking pattern resulting to risk of falls and other injuries. In some cases Gait Re-education is recommended Post Surgery.

Learning to walk correctly again ensures that the body moves in the way it is designed and allows for correct functioning of joints and muscles.

Normal Gait Pattern requires reasonable muscle power and adequate joint range of movement.

Any Trauma to the body can compromise muscle strength and joint range of movement affecting Normal Gait Pattern.  

A personalised treatment plan will be designed based on the medical condition which may include:

• Hydrotherapy
• FES
• Vestibular Rehabilitation.
• Improve Muscle Strength and Endurance
• Improve Joint Range of Movement
• Muscle stretching exercises
• Weight bearing Exercises.
• Posture management
• Balance Re-education
• Gym exercises.
• Orthosis and Prosthesis
• Biofeedback
• Train to walk with help of walking aids.
• Recommend any walking aids or refer to appropriate specialist if needed.

Treatment Sessions are offered in clinics across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes or at Home Environment.

For further information about our service or to book an appointment with Rehab Basics please contact us.