GAIT ANALYSIS IN CHILLICOTHE, OHIO

Gait analysis is a comprehensive evaluation of how you walk and move. At Bends Foot and Ankle, Dr. Storts uses advanced gait mat technology to capture detailed measurements of your walking pattern, providing data-driven insights that guide treatment decisions.

What gait analysis measures:

• Pressure distribution across each foot during walking
• Step length and walking speed
• Contact time for each phase of your gait
• Pronation and supination patterns
• Weight distribution between left and right feet
• Balance and stability metrics

Your walking pattern directly affects every joint from your feet to your spine. Abnormal gait patterns can cause or contribute to:

• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Bunions and hammertoes
• Ankle instability and recurring sprains
• Knee pain and IT band syndrome
• Hip pain and lower back pain
• Shin splints and stress fractures

Many patients have tried multiple treatments without success because the underlying biomechanical issue was never identified. Gait analysis provides the missing piece of the puzzle.

The evaluation is simple, painless, and highly informative:

• Setup: You'll walk across our electronic gait mat at your normal pace
• Multiple Passes: Several walks are recorded for accuracy
• Analysis: Dr. Storts reviews the detailed data and pressure maps
• Discussion: Results are explained and a treatment plan is developed
• Custom Orthotics: If indicated, precise orthotic prescriptions based on your data

The entire evaluation takes approximately 15-20 minutes and is typically included as part of your comprehensive foot evaluation.

Stop guessing and start healing with precision gait analysis. Dr. Storts uses this technology to develop targeted treatment plans that address the root cause of your pain.

Call (740) 851-4003 to schedule your gait analysis evaluation.