10 Things to Know About Abnormal Gait

6. Treating Abnormal Gait

Treating an abnormal gait depends on the underlying cause. For instance, if gait issues are due to broken bones, a cast will help to hold them in place until they heal. In other cases, individuals may require physical therapy or surgery to help return their gait to normal. Unfortunately, however, not all cases are curable or reversible; this is often the scenario for inherited conditions. Nonetheless, these people can benefit from assistive devices such as leg braces, walkers, crutches, or canes.

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