Gait Analysis

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• Recently, Gait Analysis validated identity of convict sentenced to death.

What is Gait Analysis?

• About:
  • It is defined as a manner of walking or moving on foot. 
  • It is a technique in podiatry medical care and the treatment of the foot, which is used to evaluate and diagnose conditions that affect walking and posture.
• Utility: 
  • The analysis can help experts zero in on the source of an injury or pain that determines the way in which an individual stands or walks. 
  • It can also be used by physiotherapists for treatment, and in athletics training so that athletes can perform better and in greater comfort.
  • Gait analysis techniques have now been borrowed by forensic sciences experts to identify suspects in criminal cases. 

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