Task-Oriented Gait Training

Task-oriented gait training focuses on improving the performance of functional tasks and includes training aimed at reducing underlying impairments, part practice, and whole practice. Step-by-step task-oriented gait training follows a systematic progression, starting with muscle strengthening and advancing through step-ups, step-downs, step-down touches (or foot reaches and single-leg squats), and concluding with over-ground gait training. Step-by-step task-oriented gait training have many advantages, including the potential to maximize gait function and prevent abnormal gait patterns. It is also simple to learn and execute while also being cost-effective as it does not require expensive equipment.