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What Is a Gait and Pressure Analysis Treadmill?

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Comprehensive overview of Zebris treadmill technology for advanced gait analysis

The Zebris Gait and Pressure Analysis Treadmill: Advanced Foot Assessment Technology

Revolutionary Assessment Technology

  • First clinic in Western Australia to implement (July 2016)

  • State-of-the-art foot analysis system

  • Provides comprehensive assessment of:

  • Foot position

  • Balance metrics

  • Walking stability

  • Running mechanics

Who Benefits?

The treadmill is valuable for various groups:

  • Individuals with foot, ankle, leg, and back pain
  • Athletes seeking performance improvement
  • People experiencing walking instability
  • Post-surgery rehabilitation patients
  • All ages and fitness levels

Assessment Capabilities

Detailed Analysis Of:

  • Posture and balance evaluation
  • Foot pressure distribution
  • Gait patterns through video analysis
  • Foot roll mechanics
  • Orthotic requirements

Pressure Analysis

  • Measures pressure variations during walking/running

  • Identifies potential biomechanical issues

  • Highlights areas of overloading

  • Helps prevent:

  • Common injuries

  • Corn formation

  • Callous development

Video Assessment

  • Captures detailed foot movement
  • Compares biomechanics in different footwear
  • Tracks rehabilitation progress
  • Documents improvement over time

Clinical Applications

  • Prevention of falls in older adults
  • Sport injury prevention
  • Balance and stability improvement
  • Custom orthotic prescription
  • Biomechanical consultations
  • Rehabilitation monitoring

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