Gait analysis reveals critical insight into patient progress

The Limits of Subjective Assessment

Gait analysis is an essential way to monitor functional mobility, yet for many providers, the only alternatives to a costly motion analysis lab are subjective tools and observational analysis. While these offer some insight, they are neither objective nor accurate enough to optimize recovery. This research demonstrates how OneStep’s clinically-validated data provides a more precise way to assess patient movement in real-life circumstances.

Visualizing the Recovery Journey

In a study tracking patients over a physical therapy plan of care, OneStep identified significant improvement across multiple gait parameters. By turning a smartphone into a 24/7 motion analysis lab, the platform provides real-time, easy-to-understand feedback that puts patients in control. The study specifically highlights how tracking a patient's trajectory of recovery — rather than a single snapshot — reveals the true impact of an intervention.

Data-Driven Decision Making

The research validates that fast, easy, and objective gait analysis is now accessible directly from a smartphone. By demonstrating normalized change across different parameters, OneStep equips physical therapists with remote therapeutic monitoring that improves decision making and involvement. These findings confirm that objective motion intelligence is a viable and valuable tool for understanding the progress patients make throughout their recovery journey.

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