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Do you have pain or difficulty walking?
We can help you.
Keeping mobile is key to independence as we age.
If you experience stiffness, pain or difficulty walking; are worried about falling; or are simply not as steady as you’d like to be – you’re not alone. Mobility issues affect 20% of people over 65, and a third over 70…
That’s why we created GaitSmart.
“At the beginning of the programme I couldn’t even walk across the room and now I walk over four miles a day.”
STEPHEN MYLES, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
What is GaitSmart?
Researched, tested and developed over 20 years, GaitSmart is the world’s leading gait analysis system, designed to help you understand exactly how you move and provide a clear, personalised plan to help you regain your strength, balance and confidence.
How does it work?
Understand your movement. Improve your mobility. Live better.
1. Book with a centre and take the GaitSmart test
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You will meet with the clinical assistant who will talk you through the process
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Lightweight motion sensors will be placed on your hips and legs, over clothing
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You will walk 10m, turn and walk back, at your normal pace
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No treadmills, no cameras, no stress
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Your appointment will take around 30 minutes
2. Learn about your gait and how to correct it
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Your report is produced – showing where your issues are and the severity
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Your personalised exercise plan is produced
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The clinical assistant will go through the report and exercises with you
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You can take the information home
3. Do your exercises at home
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Follow your personalised exercise plan and do the exercises as often as you can
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Daily exercising at home will strengthen your weaker muscles
4. Return for a repeat test after 3-4 weeks
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You will be tested again in the same way as before
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The new report will show how your walking has improved
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Your personalised exercise plan will adapt as your gait changes
Real results from real people…
"GaitSmart transformed my walking completely after two hip replacements and a damaged knee. At 70 years old, when I started I thought I would never walk properly again... but I am – and with no pain. Thank you GaitSmart!"
70 year old female
"GaitSmart helped to improve my walking associated with a back injury. The personal print-out was really useful and the exercises were easy to follow. After four weeks I could see clearly where I had improved and it gave me the incentive to continue."
90 year old male
"I have a lot of problems, both hip and femur replacements, two back operations and what GaitSmart has done for me is brilliant. I used to throw my leg like I had had a stroke, I no longer do that and this has made such a difference to me."
Anon
"I have acute arthritis of the knee and before I tried GaitSmart I couldn’t get out because of the pain. After following the programme, I felt so much better that I was back to work. 18 months down the line and I now walk around 4 miles a day without pain, all thanks to GaitSmart."
68 year old male
"I do lunges whilst waiting for the kettle to boil and abduction lifts whilst brushing my teeth! The tailored exercises have made a massive difference to me. I will definitely be continuing. Thank you."
57 year old female
"Knowing that the exercises are designed to help improve my movement and seeing that it has at the end of the programme was excellent."
Anon
GaitSmart is...
Clinically proven
NICE recommended
Available on the NHS Supply Chain
Proudly made in the UK
