NewGait

Supporting Stronger Steps and Bigger Gains

At developt, we like to find and use innovative tools that help kids improve their mobility. The NewGait is one of those tools—a wearable rehab device designed to support children with mobility challenges as they work toward greater independence and strength.

What Is NewGait?

NewGait is a wearable orthotic device that uses elastic bands to provide targeted support. These strategically placed bands help to:

  • Refine Movement: Adjusting how the body moves to improve efficiency.

  • Support Posture: Encouraging better alignment for smoother motion.

  • Assist Muscles: Providing extra help for key muscle actions, making it easier to move.

By providing gentle compression and assistance, NewGait helps improve stability, stride length, and stride frequency—key factors for efficient and pain-free movement!

NewGait logo

But How Does it Work?

Simply put, NewGait helps the brain and body work together to achieve better movement, and that's why we love to use it during pediatric physical therapy sessions! The device's elastic bands create tension across different joints and provide proprioceptive feedback for the child while leaving our hands free for other tasks. 

The additional feedback helps kids:

  • Relearn Movement Patterns: Supporting neuromuscular re-education for more efficient motion.

  • Strengthen Muscles: Building the strength needed for walking, running, and climbing activities.

  • Enhance Balance and Stability: Improving postural control for confident movement.

Closeup of a child's feet on balancing tools during physical therapy

Who Can Benefit from NewGait?

NewGait is a fantastic addition to pediatric physiotherapy, designed to help kids with a variety of conditions, such as:

  • Gait abnormalities or challenges with walking.

  • Recovery after surgery or injuries.

  • Spinal cord injuries or prosthetic use.

  • Challenges with upper body mobility.

Don't worry! Our team can assess your child's needs to determine if NewGait is the right fit for their therapy plan.

Got Questions? We're Here to Help!

  • A: Yes! The NewGait is made from soft, high-quality neoprene to ensure it's gentle on the skin. The adjustable elastic bands allow a secure yet comfortable fit tailored to your child's body.

  • A: Nope! Once your child becomes confident using NewGait with a physical therapist, it can be incorporated into home practices, but it doesn't replace hands-on guidance and learning.

The team at developt Pediatric Physical Therapy in the Saskatoon clinic

Let's Talk About It!

NewGait is an incredible tool for improving mobility. If you're curious about how it could support your child's therapy journey, we can help answer those big questions.