Optimizing Instrumented Treadmill Use: Spatiotemporal Gait Analysis and VR/AR in Clinical Practice

CC2601
On-demand special, available through November 1, 2026
$20

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Global gait measures—such as walking speed, step length symmetry, and overall activity levels—are strong predictors of continued improvement following gait training. Clinicians therefore require user-friendly, objective tools that can provide reliable spatiotemporal data without adding burden to therapy delivery. Traditional methods, such as stopwatches or pressure mats, have been limited by their inaccuracy and inefficiency. In contrast, instrumented treadmills combined with gait measurement software allow clinicians to objectively assess and target symmetry, magnitude, and timing of gait parameters in real time, while maximizing practice opportunities through treadmill training.

At the same time, rehabilitation must increasingly address the challenge of dual-task performance, as patients often struggle to manage simultaneous motor and cognitive demands in daily life. Traditional dual-task training (e.g., combining cognitive tasks with simple motor activities) does not fully reflect the complexity of real-world challenges. By integrating spatiotemporal gait analysis with dual-task paradigms—using wearable sensors, instrumented treadmills, and interactive tablet applications—clinicians can provide safe, controlled, and ecologically valid interventions. This technology-enhanced approach enables immediate biofeedback, promotes gait symmetry and efficiency, and more accurately prepares patients for the cognitive-motor demands of everyday environments, particularly those at risk for falls or gait performance deficits.
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

Identify spatiotemporal gait parameters associated with specific patient outcomes.  
Explain the importance of various motor components of tasks during DT training implementation
Understand the benefits of utilizing instrumented treadmills in gait training
Understand the benefits of incorporating virtual environments in gait interventions
Course Agenda: 

10 mins- The why, what and how of spatiotemporal gait analysis: Why use it, data set, capturing, and changing gait
5 mins- Introduction to dual task – the nature and impact of DT training 
5 mins- The current state of DT training: drawbacks , best practice
30 mins- Implementation: integration of gait data and virtual environments to improve gait and decrease fall risk
10 mins- Questions

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