AAOP Scientific Society

Gait Society

Mission:

Established in 1994, the Gait Society's mission is to promote gait analysis as a method for advanced clinical care and research and to further educate orthotists, prosthetists, and other medical professionals about the analysis and treatment of gait disorders to improve the functional abilities of physically challenged individuals in our community.

Member Benefits

Instrumented Gait Insights

Interpret kinetics, kinematics, EMG, and spatiotemporal data.

Outcome Measures That Matter

Select, collect, and apply validated mobility outcomes.

Pathology-Specific Strategies

Share approaches for neuro, peds, amputee, and ortho gait.

Device Tuning & Alignment

Refine orthotic and prosthetic alignment for better function.

Clinic–Lab Collaboration


Bridge PT/OT, MDs, engineers, and O&P for cohesive care.

Professional Growth


Publish, present, and mentor in gait science and practice.

How to Get Involved:

Join webinars, workshops, and Academy sessions focused on gait.

Submit case studies, datasets, and abstracts that advance gait care.

Serve on committees, mentor, or help guide Society initiatives.

Share techniques, outcomes, and innovations across the community.

Leadership:

Gait Society leader headshot

Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO

Co-Chair

Gait Society leader headshot

Sara Marmar, MS, CPO, LPO


Co-Chair

Gait Society leader headshot

Cara Negri, MSEd, FAAOP


Advisor

Ready to Join?

Academy Members—add this Society to your membership to strengthen gait science and clinical mobility outcomes.