by Will Gresham | Jun 17, 2026 | Professional
Foot drop is a gait impairment commonly encountered in physical therapy practice and can significantly impact mobility, safety, efficiency of walking, and overall quality of life. Rather than being a diagnosis itself, foot drop is a clinical presentation that can... 
by Bethany Russell | Oct 22, 2025 | Professional
Introduction Footwear has a powerful influence on our foot and ankle function, healing, and optimization of our walking. It’s such a simple thing to modify, that can also make huge improvements. But if we’re going to really get into this, we need some context first.... 
by Bethany Russell | May 15, 2025 | Professional
Bethany Russell, David Lawrence Mission Gait Foundation, Virginia, USA BACKGROUND High quality medical education videos on Youtube have the potential to reduce healthcare spending, improve patients’ quality of life, and reduce health disparities (1,2). Mission Gait... 
by Bethany Russell | Jan 2, 2025 | Professional
Background and Purpose: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication affecting up to 50% of persons with diabetes, and resulting in up to a 20-fold increase in fall risk relative to an age-matched healthy control. DPN typically results in predictable... 
by Bethany Russell | Jan 2, 2025 | Professional
Purpose Lower limb amputation (LLA) is a significant health concern for older adults globally. Persons ages 65 and older have a 3.5-4.9 times higher rate of amputation, depending on the country surveyed, and incidence is expected to increase in the future. Evidence... 
by Bethany Russell | Jul 3, 2024 | Professional
Stroke survivors often face significant challenges in regaining mobility and functionality. Among the various rehabilitation strategies, gait training is critical. Recent research highlights the potential benefits of slow-speed crouch gait compared to upright...
