Gait Analysis

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The extensive and groundbreaking work of Dr. Jacquelin Perry is detailed in the renowned text, Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function . This key resource for the medical, healthcare, and rehabilitation professions has been updated in the much-anticipated New Second Edition , co-authored with Dr. Judith Burnfield, incorporating the latest research findings on human gait. The second edition focuses on current research, advanced methods, and cutting-edge equipment for gait analysis. New features include a chapter on running, the synergy of motion between limbs, pediatrics, and stair negotiation, along with updated clinical examples and a section on power in each chapter discussing normal gait. The reorganization of chapters presents material in a user-friendly format, providing essential information on gait functions and clinical examples for interpreting gait deviations. The book includes six sections covering fundamentals, normal and pathological gait, clinical considerations, advanced locomotor functions, and gait analysis systems. It features over 470 illustrations and photographs, 40 tables, and patient examples to clarify normal and pathological gait. For over 18 years, countless orthopedic, orthotic, prosthetic, and physical therapy professionals have relied on this text—now, many more will incorporate the Second Edition into their practices and studies.