TREATING YOUR
Gait Disorders
Are you experiencing difficulties with your gait?
At Active Rehab Centre, we understand how challenging and frustrating gait disorders can be. Our dedicated team is here to provide compassionate care and effective treatments to help you improve your gait and regain your mobility.
What causes gait disorders?
Gait disorders can have various underlying causes, including:
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Disorders of the central nervous system, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or cerebral palsy, can affect motor control and coordination, leading to abnormal gait patterns.
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Problems with muscles, joints, or bones, such as arthritis, orthopedic injuries, or foot deformities, can impact posture, stability, and walking mechanics, resulting in gait abnormalities.
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Damage to the peripheral nerves, often due to conditions like diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, or infections, can lead to numbness, weakness, and altered sensation in the feet and legs, affecting gait and balance.
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Dysfunction of the vestibular system, which contributes to balance and spatial orientation, can cause unsteadiness, dizziness, and difficulty walking.
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Certain medications, including those for pain, sleep disorders, or psychiatric conditions, can have side effects that affect muscle strength, coordination, and balance, leading to gait disturbances.
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Age-related changes in vision, muscle strength, joint flexibility, and sensory perception can contribute to changes in gait and balance, increasing the risk of falls and injuries.
Our approach at Active Rehab Centre
At Active Rehab Centre, we offer a comprehensive approach to address gait disorders, including:
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Our team of healthcare professionals performs thorough assessments to analyze your walking pattern, identify abnormalities, and determine underlying causes of gait disturbances.
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Our skilled physiotherapists develop personalized exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination, targeting specific areas of impairment to optimize gait mechanics and function.
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We provide recommendations and assistance with selecting, supplying and using assistive devices such as canes, walkers, or orthotics to improve stability, support, and safety during walking.
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We offer specialized balance training exercises and activities to enhance proprioception, vestibular function, and postural control, reducing the risk of falls and improving confidence in walking.
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We focus on real-life activities and tasks to improve functional mobility and independence, incorporating activities such as stairs, curbs, and uneven terrain to simulate everyday challenges.
What’s next?
Don't let gait disorders limit your independence and quality of life. Take the first step towards improving your gait by contacting Active Rehab Centre to schedule an appointment with our experienced healthcare professionals. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan to address the underlying causes of your gait disorder and help you achieve better mobility and confidence in walking.
Book a free 15-minute consultation with one of our healthcare practitioners in order to give you a better idea as to how they may be able to relieve your pain, aide with your recovery, and give you peace of mind that their services are right for you.