Gait training is a special type of physical therapy. It is used in patients whose ability to walk or stand was affected by a severe injury or illness. The goal of gait training is to help patients regain their confidence and independence in walking or standing.
Your doctor might also advise you to receive gait training if you frequently trip or have balance impairments.
Gait training involves hard work on your part. When you have just suffered from an injury or a disease that impairs your ability to walk, it can be very difficult to carry out even basic exercises. However, remember that there’s a professional team looking after you.
Your doctor won’t encourage you to start training until they determine that you’re healthy enough to do so. Once you start, a therapist will be with you at all times. Although the exercises will gradually increase in difficulty, the therapist will make sure you’re only doing the actions you can handle.
Common Exercises For Gait Training:
- Walking on a treadmill
- Stepping over objects
- Sitting down and standing up
- Lifting your legs
- Raising your heels and toes from a sitting position
- Raising your knees to your chest from a lying position
- Standing on one leg
The Right Spinal Clinic is here for you. Our physicians will create a personalized rehabilitation program that will help you gain confidence in walking. Schedule an appointment today by calling us at
(813) 392 2164.