Balance & Gait Training

Balance & Gait Training:
Helping You Walk Strong & Steady

Walking might seem simple—until pain, injury, or surgery makes every step feel challenging. That’s where our balance and gait training comes in. We don’t just watch you walk; we analyze the way your spine, hips, knees, ankles, and feet work together during each stage of movement, from your very first heel strike to your final step forward.

Why Gait Matters

Even small changes in your walking pattern can lead to back, hip, knee, or foot pain over time. By spotting these subtle issues, we can retrain your body to move more naturally, efficiently, and pain-free.

What Gait Training Includes

Your personalized gait program might involve:

Stretching to improve flexibility
Strengthening to support key muscles
Endurance training to keep you moving longer
Balance exercises to prevent falls
Video feedback so you can see your progress
Verbal cues to fine-tune your form
Surface variety—from stairs to grass—to prepare you for real life

Who Benefits from Gait Training?

This approach can help a wide range of people, including:

Post-surgery patients (hip, knee, ankle, foot, or spine)
Those recovering from fractures or joint injuries
Stroke survivors and patients with neurological conditions
People with vestibular/vertigo issues
Older adults at risk for falls
Athletes wanting to correct movement patterns

If walking feels harder than it should, we can help. Call us to learn how our balance and gait training can get you moving with confidence again.

We go above and beyond for our patients.

“I was looking for a non-hospital based physical therapy when I discovered Ortho Advantage. Andrea was kind and listened to me. She educated me about factors that influenced my issue and made a plan. I have definitely improved and with that information, I can only get better! Highly recommend Andrea! Hey to Zack too!”

– Robin Vincent

“I was just at their newly opened practice in Eaton! I’m so thankful that I no longer have to drive to Dayton, or Cincinnati for my physical therapy. I have been diagnosed with cervical spine disease, and I am already noticing a lot of great benefits!
The entire staff is absolutely amazing 👏 and they have shown me the exact exercises to strengthen my cervical spine. I am extremely happy they are here and helping me heal!
Blessings to this amazing team!!!”

-Ashley Manning

“The staff at OrthoAdvantage are all exceptionally nice. Stacey was really knowledgeable and helped me improve the overall strength in my hips and lower back. I highly recommend if you need physical therapy.”

-Stephanie Phillippi

“I was recommended by 3 friends to go to Ortho Advantage. They told me how great they were and that they helped them get their strength back after surgery. I thought I don’t need PT, I can do it on my own! I am not sure what I was thinking because I was not getting my strength back by myself. I called Ortho Advantage made my appointments and I am getting strength in my leg back. I would highly recommend Ortho Advantage. They are extremely good at what they do and are such a nice group of people.”

– JoLene Collins

“I used Ortho Advantage as my recovery therapy from two hip replacements. They were courteous and professional. They had me back at work in no time. Greatly appreciated the care provided.”

– Joe Sakar

“After a full knee replacement and a manipulation under anesthesia, I can’t say enough about the team at Ortho Advantage. They are professional, caring, and empathetic. I’m so glad I found them. I need to drive a little further to get to them but it’s worth it. 100% would recommend for therapy.”

– Karen Lombard

“After a full knee replacement I decided to try Ortho Advantage Physical Therapy and I’m so glad I did. The staff is very friendly answering all my questions and scheduling my appointments. Olivia Hinkel is an amazing therapist who is very encouraging, knowledgeable and professional.”

– Bob Ptacek

“My son, Will, went to PT for six months after his ACL surgery. We were impressed with their professional knowledge and comforted by the atmosphere of the office. He gained confidence working with Olivia H and Vince. However, the entire office was friendly and caring. Scheduling was easy and they were extremely flexible. I think he’ll actually miss going to therapy because they made it so enjoyable. We will highly recommend Ortho Advantage!”

– Jen Rosso

“This is the best best physical therapy office ever! I’ve been to a few, and I’m so grateful that my insurance covers this PT ortho advantage.. The people that work there are absolutely fantastic! The office staff is very friendly and helpful and the physical therapists are super knowledgeable and well trained, and well educated, and super helpful. I can’t say enough good things about this place and I’ve been around enough to know.”

– Dave Wheeler

“Best run office in the area. Experienced staff, welcoming environment and good equipment. Never had to wait more than a few minutes and the reminders were helpful without being annoying.”

– Jon Jackson

“Ortho Advantage PT was recommended to me by a friend to help me recover from an Achilles injury. I met with Andrea once a week for about 6 weeks. She used different techniques to work on my heel during each session. She gave me exercises to do at home. I am very pleased by my recovery, Andrea helped me understand my injury better and gave me tips and recommendations so that I could get back to safely playing tennis. Thank you!”

– Jennifer Frazee