Gait

The pattern of movement during walking, characterized by measurable parameters including walking velocity, cadence (steps per minute), step length, stride length, step time, cycle time, and swing time. Gait analysis is important in accessibility and rehabilitation because many conditions affecting mobility — such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke, and spinal cord injury — alter gait patterns. Understanding gait helps in designing assistive technologies, adaptive environments, and rehabilitation interventions. In virtual reality, wearing head-mounted displays can disrupt gait by blocking peripheral vision of the real world.