Virtual Services for Families
Developmental gait is a big deal. Establishing safe and appropriate walking patterns while your child is still growing not only offers peace of mind, but helps best set your child up for a lifetime of success. As a child’s growth slows we can still make positive impacts in their walking pattern but it is more difficult to do so and the outcomes are not always as optimal. Early intervention makes the biggest impact, which is why I pride myself on a quick turnaround time when you work with me. Learn more about my current offerings below.
Virtual Gait Studies
Comprehensive, detailed, and thorough feedback. 677+ points analyzed and detailed in a completely customized 30-40 page report.
As close to an in-person gait study as possible.
No prescription required.
7-day turnaround.
Unlimited phone and e-mail support for families and providers for 6 months.
Great for:
Children with complex walking patterns.
Children who are experiencing difficulty in reaching their movement goals.
Children who are having trouble with bracing or orthotics.
Families and/or providers seeking a virtual assessment option with the most detail possible.
*A full list of all inclusions can be found here.
Virtual Gait Consultations
Broader feedback and analysis with findings summarized in a 5-10 page report.
A cost-effective option for children that don’t need a full gait study but would still benefit from expert gait analysis.
No prescription required.
7-day turnaround.
Unlimited phone and e-mail support for families and providers for 2 months.
Great for:
Children who are new to walking.
Children who are on a waitlist for physical therapy, or are taking a break from physical therapy.
Families who are concerned with a child’s walking pattern and would like a second opinion or expert analysis.
Families who are concerned with a child’s walking pattern and aren’t sure where to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What families and providers are saying…
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“Heather is the first person to recognize the signs that my son is probably hypermobile and shows some early signs of scoliosis. I have both of these things so I thought I would recognize them in my son, but with him some of the signs were different. Instantly so many things started making sense once we had this information! Even his pediatrician was impressed at how quickly Heather picked up on the subtle differences in how he walks and the struggles he has with certain activities. We’re now working with an local orthotist to get orthotic supports for him, and have a referral to see an orthopedist about his spinal curves.”
- Client family
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“My daughter has worn AFOs since she could walk, but certain things have always been a struggle, like going up and down hills, and knee pain when hiking. Heather was able to help us determine that while some parts of her AFOs were working really well for her, there were some adjustments our local orthotist could make that would improve her efficiency and decrease her pain. The very first time she walked downhill after these changes she told me “Mom, my knees don’t hurt anymore.” We would have done this YEARS ago if we had known this was an option!”
- Client family