Dr Gayatri Suresh, Author at auptimo

Transitioning to barefoot running : A guide for runners and PT’s

Image by teksomolika on FreepikThe last decade has witnessed a remarkable surge in barefoot running, due to the perceived benefits of reduced running-related injuries, a more “natural” running style, enhanced …

Gait Analysis

Parkinson’s gait: A case study

Parkinson’s Disease unveils a distinctive gait pattern known as “Festinating Gait”. It is a pathological gait pattern in which one can observe small shuffling steps and a slow gait characterized …

Gait Analysis

Running mechanics after an ACL injury

The ACL (Anterior cruciate Ligament) is one of 10 most common injury sites in athletes. In this blog, we will discuss the various abnormal running mechanics that disposes an athlete …

Gait Analysis

Quadriceps Avoidance Gait: A Case Study

“But how can the quadriceps be ‘avoided’ in Gait?” A “quadriceps avoidance gait” is a pathological gait pattern in which a person may consciously or subconsciously avoid quadriceps usage in …

Posture Analysis

What is Posture?

“Your child has scoliosis; his spine is in a curved posture. It may affect the alignment of the shoulder and the pelvis in the future.” “Foot pain could be because …

Pelvic Tilt: Implications on posture, gait and running

Gait Analysis / Posture Analysis

Pelvic Tilt: Implications on posture, gait & running

What comes to your mind when you read or hear “Pelvic Tilt”?Do you think about a leg length discrepancy? Or Trendelenburg gait? or the ranges through which a pelvis can …

Author: Dr Gayatri Suresh