Gait & Pressure Analysis

Gait and Pressure Analysis is a vital diagnostic service offered at Lucknow Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Centre, aimed at preventing foot complications in diabetic patients. This advanced, noninvasive evaluation helps detect abnormalities in walking patterns, foot alignment, and pressure distribution that may lead to diabetic foot ulcers, calluses, corns, or even joint deformities.

For individuals with diabetic neuropathy, this service plays a key role in identifying issues before they result in serious wounds or infections.

Why Gait Analysis Is Important in Diabetes Care

People with diabetes often experience nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation, both of which reduce their ability to feel pain or pressure in their feet. As a result, abnormal walking patterns or excess pressure on specific parts of the foot may go unnoticed, eventually leading to tissue breakdown, skin ulcers, or gangrene.

Gait and pressure analysis allows our specialists to intervene early, minimizing risks and customizing care for each patient.

What Is Gait & Pressure Analysis?

Gait and pressure analysis is a computer-assisted test that evaluates the way you walk (your gait) and how pressure is distributed across your feet during movement and standing. This test provides valuable insights into:

- Weight-bearing distribution
- Pressure points under the heel, forefoot, or toes
- Step symmetry and stride length
- Abnormal gait patterns due to neuropathy, injury, or deformity
- Areas at risk of ulceration, especially in those with high arches, flat feet, or clawed toes

How It Works

Our clinic uses digital foot scanning platforms equipped with pressure sensors. The process is simple and painless:

Static Pressure Test – You stand barefoot on a pressure-sensitive mat to measure pressure at rest.
Dynamic Gait Test – You walk across the mat, allowing the system to capture your step cycle, balance, stride, and dynamic pressure points.
3D Foot Mapping – A scan of the foot provides data on structure, arch height, and any deformities.

This complete picture allows us to diagnose subtle gait irregularities and detect harmful pressure zones that can lead to diabetic foot ulcers.

Who Should Undergo Gait Analysis?

- Diabetic patients with numbness, tingling, or burning feet
- Patients with a history of non-healing foot ulcers
- Individuals using diabetic footwear or custom orthotics
- People with joint stiffness, foot deformities, or poor posture
- Post-surgical patients recovering from foot reconstruction

What Happens After the Analysis?

Based on the results, our experts recommend:
- Custom orthotics to redistribute pressure evenly
- Specialized diabetic footwear to protect vulnerable areas
- Physical therapy to improve gait mechanics and strength
- Offloading techniques to reduce pressure on high-risk zones
- Ongoing monitoring for patients at risk of developing ulcers

These personalized interventions help prevent wounds, reduce pain, and improve mobility—enhancing your overall quality of life.

Why Choose Us for Gait & Pressure Testing?

At Lucknow Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Centre, gait and pressure analysis is not just about observation—it’s about prevention and precision. Our multidisciplinary team includes podiatrists, orthotists, and wound care specialists who work together to create a custom plan that keeps your feet healthy and active.

If you have diabetes, foot discomfort, or trouble walking, a simple gait test could prevent serious complications. Book your appointment today and take a step toward safer mobility and long-term foot health.