Much like you can tell a lot about a person by the contents of their bag, the analysis of an individuals gait pattern will often help to identify many previously unravelable mysteries about a persons movement patterns, their biomechanics, their muscle activation, and their overall muscular balance. I use Gait analysis for many reasons, including injury prevention and movement optimisation, but mainly as an assessment tool when trying to identify the root cause of an injury that flares up during a normal gait cycle or with runners. Read more about how I use gait analysis.