What Is Gait Training?

Gait training is a specialized form of physical therapy focused on improving your walking pattern, also known as your “gait.” Whether you’ve experienced an injury, surgery, neurological disorder, or balance issue, our goal is to help you walk more safely, efficiently, and confidently.

At Levan Physical Therapy, we offer individualized gait training programs to address abnormalities in walking caused by conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s disease, joint replacement surgery, fractures, or general weakness.

Benefits of Gait Training

Our gait rehabilitation therapy helps patients:

Improve step symmetry and posture

Increase stride length and walking speed

Enhance leg strength and joint mobility

Who Needs Gait Training?

Gait training is recommended for individuals who:

  • Have difficulty walking after surgery or injury

  • Struggle with balance or unsteadiness

  • Drag, shuffle, or limp during walking

  • Have neurological conditions affecting motor control

  • Experience pain when walking or standing for long

  • Use mobility aids (walker, cane, crutches) and want to transition off them

How We Approach Gait Training at Levan Physical Therapy

Your physical therapist at Levan Physical Therapy will conduct a detailed gait analysis and movement evaluation. Based on your findings, we’ll design a personalized treatment plan that may include:

  • Treadmill and overground gait practice

  • Balance and coordination exercises

  • Leg and core strengthening routines

  • Step and stride correction

  • Postural realignment techniques

  • Functional mobility drills (stairs, turns, slopes)

  • Neuromuscular reeducation and cueing

  • Assistive device training (if needed)

We also use visual and verbal feedback, mirrors, and body-weight support systems to improve awareness and gait control.

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    Why Choose Levan Physical Therapy for Gait Training?

    ✔️ Skilled therapists trained in neurologic and orthopedic gait disorders
    ✔️ Evidence-based methods customized to your condition
    ✔️ State-of-the-art rehab equipment and safety systems
    ✔️ Compassionate care with a focus on real-world movement
    ✔️ Focus on long-term mobility and fall prevention

    Take the Next Step Toward Better Walking

    You don’t have to live with pain, imbalance, or limited mobility. With expert gait training, we help you get back on your feet—stronger and safer than before.

    🎯 Schedule your personalized gait evaluation with Levan Physical Therapy today.

    Discover the Levan Physical Therapy Difference in Physical Therapy & Recovery

    At Levan Physical Therapy, we are committed to helping you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.
    Located in Livonia, we deliver exceptional, individualized care that blends advanced physical therapy techniques with holistic wellness solutions tailored to your lifestyle.

    Our comprehensive services include physical therapy, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, pain management, injury prevention, posture correction, personal training, and mobility restoration. Whether you’re an athlete aiming to optimize performance or someone recovering from surgery or chronic pain, we design evidence-based treatment plans that meet your unique goals.

    FAQ

    Gait training is a type of physical therapy focused specifically on improving walking patterns, coordination, and balance.

    Progress varies depending on your condition, but many patients begin seeing changes within a few weeks of consistent therapy.

    Yes, one of our goals is to help patients improve balance and strength enough to reduce or eliminate dependency on mobility aids—if safe to do so.

    No. Gait training is beneficial for people of all ages recovering from injury, surgery, stroke, or neurological conditions.