ABSTRACT
Cadence (steps per minute), stride length (metres) and velocity (metres per second) are the basic indicators of walking ability. An abnormality of any of these produces an abnormal gait. All measurements obtained by gait analysis should be compared with normalized values for age, height and weight. There are different levels of complexity for measuring gait. The parameters may be measured with basic equipment such as a stop-watch, tape measure and talcum powder, or with high-powered technology.
