Improving Mobility through Technology
The Gait Analysis and Mobility Therapy at Marianjoy specializes in walking and gait analysis for patients having trouble or irregularity with walking. Through the Motion Analysis Laboratory, clinicians use movement assessment to gain a clearer understanding of disease mechanisms and the effectiveness of new treatment approaches to improve rehabilitation outcomes.
Typically, the program is targeted for patients with gait disorders resulting from any of the following causes:
- Stroke
- Spinal cord injury
- Other neuromuscular disorders
- Orthopaedic impairments (including amputation, total hip replacement, total knee replacement)
- Cardiovascular impairments (including endurance and post-surgery needs)
Benefits of gait analysis and mobility therapy include:
- Posture improvement
- Strengthening with reduced weight-bearing
- Secure harness systems to reduce balance concerns
The following technology and tools are available with gait analysis and mobility therapy: