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What does having a gait mean?

Introduction: Walking is one of the most consistent  yet flexible actions we perform, individuals displaying the same qualitative pattern of movement. In simple words gait is define as the pattern of walking of an individual and it varies from person to person. Just as standing up is essential to independence so also is walking. The ability to walk independently is a life enriching activity and the most efficient way of getting from one place to another in the course of our daily lives. The human gait is an extremely complex mechanism, it involves perfect synchronisation of various body systems in general with nuero-muscular and musculoskeletal systems in particular. The physical therapist has the total responsibility of gait training which becomes absolutely essential to critically observe and analyse the pattern of gait. The major requirements for successful walking are  ➤ Production of a basic locomotive rhythm ➤ Support & propulsion of the body in the intended directio...