Gait Analysis Services
Gait analysis is of fundamental importance in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot and ankle. Most foot and ankle specialists initially examine the patient in the seated position to determine position, range of motion and strength, leg length, and gross deformity. Then, the patient stands to enable assessment of the alignment of the feet, ankles, knees, legs, and hips. Finally, the patient is asked to walk and/or run to enable a more functional assessment of the lower extremity, as well as to measure the effects of body weight, form, and posture.
Gait analysis can be accomplished in a quiet hallway in the office, on a treadmill, or using more advanced techniques, such as computerized gait analysis. Often, gait will be recorded with slow motion video and reviewed. Your podiatrist will determine which method of examination is best for you.
For example, equinus (limitation of upward bending or dorsiflexion of the ankle), is commonly found in about 25% of the overall population, and has been associated with over 96% of biomechanically-related, repetitive motion foot and ankle injuries, as well as lower back pain. Limited ankle dorsiflexion may cause abnormal compensation during walking and running, including excessive internal or external rotation of the leg, knee, and hip, as well as excessive pronation (flattening) of the foot. The effect of equinus in gait occurs when body weight passes over the leg during mid-stance and is best seen during gait analysis. This condition can be particularly destructive in runners as the cadence slows and stride length increases. Once identified, these are treatable with physical therapy, proper shoe selection, and orthotics.
Gait analysis is fundamental in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle issues.
FASMA Doctors Performing This Specialty / Service
Locations
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Chapel Hill, NC
1506 E. Franklin Street Suite 104
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919-960-8858
Fax: 919-960-2882
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Frederick, MD (Thomas Johnson Drive)
63 Thomas Johnson Dr Suite C
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: 301-696-0818
Fax: 301-696-8872
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Silver Spring, MD (Fenton)
8630 Fenton Street Suite 324
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-5666
Fax: 301-589-4479
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Washington, DC (19th Street)
1145 19th Street NW Suite 605
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-833-9109
Fax: 202-833-5762
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Palmetto Podiatry Group of Anderson
2126B N Hwy 81
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 231-6395
Fax: (864) 231-6520
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Reston, VA (Hospital Campus)
1860 Town Center Drive Suite 220
Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-391-0211
Fax: 703-880-1192
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Gastonia
251 Wilmot Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-861-0425
Fax: 704-861-0274
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Alpine Podiatry – Rock Hill
430 S. Herlong Avenue, Suite 105
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Phone: (803) 327-2217
Fax: (803) 327-2272
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Henderson, NC
451 Ruin Creek Road Suite 202
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: 252-438-4426
Fax: 252-430-1709
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Raleigh, NC (Wake Forest Rd)
3801 Wake Forest Rd Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Rockville, MD (North Bethesda)
11801 Rockville Pike Suite 105
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-881-6222
Fax: 301-881-1639
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Kensington, MD
10901 Connecticut Avenue Suite 200
Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: 301-949-2000
Fax: 301-949-2002
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Rockville, MD (Shady Grove Rd)
15215 Shady Grove Rd Suite 307
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-268-7450
Fax: 301-949-8833
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Silver Spring, MD (International Drive)
3801 International Drive Suite 204
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Phone: 301-598-0130
Fax: 301-598-5091
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Gettysburg, PA
506 W. Middle Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-778-3338
Fax: 717-778-3340
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Hagerstown, MD
11110 Medical Campus Road Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 301-739-1575
Fax: 301-739-1578
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Holly Springs, NC
1004 Werrington Drive, Ste. 300
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Phone: 919-850-9111
Fax: 919-850-2499
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Wake Foot & Ankle – Wake Forest
833C Wake Forest Business Park
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: 919-230-7233
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Alleghany, VA
1 ARH Lane Suite 101
Low Moor, VA 24457
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Roanoke, VA
222 Walnut Avenue SW
Roanoke , VA 24016
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-343-2457
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Salem, VA
1802 Braeburn Drive Suite A2130
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Chevy Chase, MD
5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 945
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 301-913-5225
Fax: 301-913-9145
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Columbia, MD
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 204
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-730-2623
Fax: 410-992-4779
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Cary, NC
103 Parkway Office Court Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
Phone: 919-481-3338
Fax: 919-467-2436
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Richmond, VA
1465 Johnston Willis Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Phone: 804-320-3668
Fax: 844-468-5770
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Pasadena, MD
8155 Ritchie Highway Suite B
Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone: 410-768-5800
Fax: 410-768-5806
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Clarksville, MD
6100 Day Long Lane Suite 208
Clarksville, MD 21029
Phone: 443-535-8770
Fax: 443-535-8775
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Washington, DC (1775 K Street)
1775 K Street NW Suite 580
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-331-9727
Fax: 202-887-0741
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Alpine Podiatry – Fort Mill
105 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 133
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Phone: (803) 396-8670
Fax: (803) 396-8657
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Greenbelt, MD
7501 Greenway Center Dr Suite 810
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-577-4464
Fax: 301-577-4702
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Gaithersburg, MD
702 Russell Avenue, Suite 103 PNC Bank Building
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: (301) 948-3668
Fax: (301) 926-7787
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Harrisburg, PA
4033 Linglestown Road Suite 1
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Newport, PA
300 Bretz Ct
Newport, PA 17074
Phone: 717-651-0000
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Martinsville, VA
1 Dudley Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: 540-344-3668
Fax: 540-774-4615
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Mooresville, NC
206 Joe Knox Avenue Suite D
Mooresville, NC 28117
Phone: 704-235-0474
Fax: 704-660-3987