What is Gait Clinic?

BDI Playhouse Children’s Therapy is excited to offer a monthly gait clinic using a team based approach to optimize a child’s gait.

• Designed for parents, therapists, and orthopedic specialists to discuss and determine appropriate orthotics based on each child’s needs.
• Includes on site modification, video analysis and clinical assessment to aid in appropriate orthotic and/or shoe recommendations.
• Follow up visits will occur based on orthotist and physical therapist guidance to monitor progress and adapt as needed.

Orthoses and/or shoe modifications can optimize gait mechanics by:

• Equalizing leg lengths Improving foot arch support
• Dynamically stretching tight muscles
• Activating appropriate muscles
• Enhancing energy conservation
• Increasing mobility and range of motion

Who runs gait clinic?

Physical Therapists and Orthotists at the Gait Clinic:

• Offer experience in gait analysis and orthotic prescription
• Have extensive education in proper pediatric gait mechanics, gait analysis, orthotic recommendations, and shoe modifications
• Utilize the most current research based techniques

What do I need to bring to Gait Clinic?

• Athletic shorts and a T-shirt
• Shoes your child wears frequently
• Current orthotics and/or shoe modifications
• Insurance card
• Your questions and ideas!