Understanding Gait and How to Prescribe Orthotics to Improve It-Understanding Gait and How to Prescribe Orthotics to Improve It

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In this video, Alberto Scanasi and Dr. Danielle Moon discuss the principles of human gait analysis and the appropriate orthotic interventions to address gait dysfunction. They begin by explaining the complexity of human gait, which involves coordinated joint motions and a learned pattern that allows for efficient movement. They discuss the importance of the center of mass and its role in maintaining upright stability during walking. They also highlight the role of the ground reaction force in exerting pushing forces against the ground.<br /><br />The presenters then use a case study of a 72-year-old man with right hemiparesis to illustrate the principles of gait analysis and orthotic intervention. They analyze the patient's gait problems in both stance and swing phases, including weight-bearing asymmetry, knee instability, trunk flexion, and foot drop. They discuss the implementation of different orthotic devices, such as an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) and a carbon graphite ultralight AFO, and how they can improve gait parameters like walking velocity, stride length, and step length. They also consider the limitations of each orthotic device and the importance of individualized prescription and adjustments.<br /><br />Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of a thorough gait analysis and individualized orthotic intervention to improve gait function in patients with various gait dysfunctions.

Keywords

human gait analysis

orthotic interventions

gait dysfunction

center of mass

upright stability

ground reaction force

case study

orthotic devices

individualized prescription