Understanding & treating crouch gait€ 118
Understanding & treating crouch gait
This course provides you with an in-depth understanding of the development of the crouch gait in neuromuscular diseases. In addition to biomechanics, somatosensation also plays a decisive role.
- Instructor:
Prof. Dr. med. Reinald Brunner
- Rating:
5
- 6 months access
- Certificate included
- Downloadable handout
- Self-paced online learning
€ 118
Course Details:
- Learning Time:
- Access Period:
120 minutes
6 months
Course Overview
What causes crouch gait, and how can understanding its underlying mechanisms improve rehabilitation outcomes?
This course explores the complex neurological, sensory, and biomechanical factors that contribute to crouch gait, a common movement pattern in individuals with neuromuscular conditions. Rather than focusing solely on visible gait abnormalities, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how body perception, sensory feedback, psychological safety, and motor control influence walking.
Designed for healthcare professionals working in neurorehabilitation, the course combines scientific understanding with practical therapeutic strategies to help identify contributing factors, prevent deterioration, and improve functional mobility and patient independence.
Practical Application
- Analysis of crouch gait patterns
- Neurological gait assessment
- Sensory-informed rehabilitation
- Prevention of gait deterioration
- Functional movement optimisation
- Patient education and long-term support
What you will learn
- Understand the neurological and sensory mechanisms behind crouch gait
- Explore the role of the somatosensory system in gait development
- Identify factors contributing to crouch gait progression
- Apply therapeutic strategies to improve functional mobility
- Develop prevention approaches to reduce long-term deterioration
Course Content
- Introduction to the Topic
- Somatosensory System & Crouch Gait
- Development of Crouch Gait
- Treatment & Prophylaxis for Crouch Gait
- Final Test
Target Audience
- Physical therapists
- Physicians
- Sports Therapists
- Movement Scientists
- Health Scientists
- Orthopaedic Technicians
- Healthcare professionals involved in gait assessment and rehabilitation
Meet the Instructor
Prof. Dr. med. Reinald Brunner
Prof. Dr. med. Reinald Brunner is a leading expert in neuroorthopaedics and paediatric gait analysis. As former Head of Neuroorthopaedics and the Gait Laboratory at the University Children's Hospital Basel, he has spent decades researching gait disorders and advancing the clinical understanding of crouch gait.
His work explores the interaction between biomechanics, sensory perception, neurology, and psychological safety, helping clinicians better understand, prevent, and manage complex gait disorders in people with neuromuscular conditions.
Continuing Education Credits & Certificate
This course qualifies for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.
- German Association for Health Sports and Sports Therapy (DVGS): 2 teaching units
- Umbrella Organization of Medical-Technical Services (MTD): 2 teaching units
- Occupational Therapy Association (EVS): 2 teaching units
- Physioswiss: 2 teaching units
- Ergotherapy Association: 2 teaching units
- Physiotherapy Association: 2 teaching units
Certificate
Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalised certificate confirming your continuing education participation.
Our certificate of participation may also be submitted to professional associations as part of CPD and continuing education applications.
Overall rating of the course
Comments
Anne on February 17, 2026
Good basic knowledge, treatment content lacking
The theory was very detailed, clear, and easy to understand.
Considering that the course is called " crouch gait and Treating crouch gait ," I feel that the treatment content is lacking.
I also miss the opportunity to ask questions.
Eva on 25.08.2025
More information about the therapy
I liked the basics of crouch gait, what I missed was a therapeutic concept
Dominik on 01.08.2025
Appealing, stimulating with benefits for everyday working life
The form of the training input in terms of methodology and didactics convinced me very much: varied, stimulating, entertaining and effective. Thank you very much! I can only recommend Foxstudy!
Christina on 16.07.2025
Resist evil crouch gait while it lasts ;-)
Exciting, instructive and stimulating for discussion about your own experiences on the topic
Peer Review
Christine Zehr, Pediatric physiotherapist,
CAS in Developmental Neurological Therapy Bobath Baby, Lucerne Children's Hospital
“A very well-structured and highly interesting course. It looks well beyond surgery and splinting, offering a deep and fascinating look into the subject matter.”
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