How you walk tells your physiotherapist a great deal about your body. Gait analysis at Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5 Faridabad, helps Dr. Vaishali Suri identify movement faults that may be causing pain.
What Is Gait Analysis?
Gait analysis is a structured clinical observation of your walking pattern. It examines foot strike, stride length, hip and knee alignment, and trunk movement.
It may be performed visually or with the aid of video to slow down and review each phase of your gait cycle.
Why It Matters
Faulty walking patterns can place excess stress on joints, muscles, and soft tissues over time. This stress may contribute to knee pain, back pain, hip pain, and recurrent injuries.
Early identification of gait deviations can help prevent long-term damage and guide targeted rehabilitation.
What Happens During the Assessment?
You will be asked to walk barefoot and, where relevant, in your usual footwear. Dr. Vaishali Suri will observe you from the front, side, and rear.
- You walk at your natural pace on a flat surface
- Video may be used to review slow-motion playback
- Specific tasks such as stair climbing may be assessed
- Footwear wear patterns may also be reviewed
What We Measure
The assessment looks at multiple components of your gait cycle, including:
- Heel strike, mid-stance, and push-off mechanics
- Pelvic tilt and trunk sway
- Knee alignment and foot pronation or supination
- Step length, cadence, and walking speed
What Your Results Mean
Results help identify whether gait faults are contributing to your symptoms. For example, excessive inward knee movement may indicate weak hip stabilisers.
Findings are explained clearly so you understand the connection between how you walk and where you feel pain.
"The way a person walks often reveals the root cause of their pain far better than an X-ray alone. We use gait analysis to connect the dots and build a treatment plan that actually addresses the source."
When to Book a Gait Analysis
Consider booking if you experience recurrent knee, hip, ankle, or back pain, especially during or after walking. It is also recommended after lower limb injury or joint replacement surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is gait analysis painful?
No, gait analysis is entirely non-invasive. You simply walk while Dr. Vaishali Suri observes and records your movement pattern.
Do I need a referral to book a gait analysis in Faridabad?
No referral is needed. You can contact Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5 Faridabad, directly to book an appointment.
How long does a gait analysis session take?
A thorough gait analysis typically takes 30 to 45 minutes, including discussion of findings and initial treatment recommendations.
Independent clinical guidance
These official sources provide evidence-based background for this topic. They do not replace an individual assessment or support guaranteed outcomes.
- NICE: Falls: assessment and prevention (NG249)
Published 29 April 2025
Falls assessment, balance, strength, and individual risk management.
- NICE: Rehabilitation after traumatic injury (NG211)
Published 18 January 2022
Assessment, goal-setting, exercise, and rehabilitation after injury.
- World Health Organization: Rehabilitation
Updated 22 April 2024
Definition, role, and global need for rehabilitation.
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Dr. Vaishali Suri (P.T.)
BPT · Realign Rehab Clinic, NIT-5 Faridabad
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