What is it?
An unstable gait is a walking anomaly that can be caused by diseases or injuries to the legs and feet (including the bones, joints, blood vessels, muscles, and other soft tissues) or the neurological system that controls walking movements.

Types
The types of Faulty gait and posture depending on the alignment of the physical body include weight, age, and physical activities. Few faulty gait types are spastic gait, scissors gait, steppage gait, waddling gait, and propulsive gait. Few Faulty Posture types are Kyphosis Posture, Flat Back Posture, Swayback Posture, and Forward Head Posture.

Causes
Faulty gait and postures are caused by injuries, heredity, arthritis, birth defect, broken bones, stroke, infections, etc.

Symptoms
Improper walk, dizziness, vertigo, unable to sit steadily are a few symptoms of Faulty Gait and Posture. Consequences if left untreated
Consequences of Faulty Gait and Posture when left untreated, are arthritis of hips, knees, ankles, or feet, cerebellar disorders, and other foot problems.

Treatment
The treatment for faulty gait and posture is completely tailored to the size and posture of the body. In most cases, the treatment will be the exercises and other physical therapies to correct the alignment.

In other complicated situations, the diagnosis is done attentively with help of an X-ray, MRI and surgeries will be suggested accordingly. Dr Pawan Sadhvani is an expert orthopaedic surgeon in Secunderabad, Hyderabad.

Dr Pawan Sadhvani, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics) is specialised in Foot and Ankle. He treated thousands of patients of all ages, who are now free from foot and ankle-related issues. He will initially examine the full foot completely with attention and understand the misfunction of the foot with the help of an X-ray. With this analysis, he proceeds further with treatments.

Dr Pawan Kumar believes that our feet are our foundation. Our feet are responsible for a good posture, balance, stability and overall body alignment. So it is important to have adequate support from the bottom up.

At Foot culture, we understand that every person has a unique foot type and alignment so it is necessary that their footwear compliments their posture and gait. Otherwise, a person might experience pain in their lower legs and feet.

Our custom footwear is designed to provide you with maximum support that reduces pressure on your feet. It also helps in improving fit and natural foot-joint positioning, thereby improving posture, and natural gait.

To rectify your alignment, book an appointment by call or online.