Technologies and Techniques in Gait AnalysisPast, present and future\nAuthor(s): Nachiappan Chockalingam\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology, United Kingdom\nImprint: Institution of Engineering and Technology\nISBN-13: 9781839531316, 978-1839531316\nSynopsis\nGait analysis is the study of the walking or running pattern of an individual. This can include spatial and temporal measurements such as step length, stride length and speed along with angular measurements of various joints and the interplay between various parts like the foot, hip, pelvis or spine when walking. Gait analysis can be used to assess clinical conditions and design effective rehabilitation; for example, following limb injury or amputation, or other disorders such as a stroke or Parkinson's diagnosis. It can be used to influence intervention decisions, such as whether a patient should undergo surgery, further physiotherapy, or begin a particular treatment regime. Gait analysis can.