With a new leg Included
Training at fitting and follow-ups is part of every leg we make.
- Bars and stairs
- Home exercises
- Family coaching
Learning to walk again
Gait training, from first steps to stairs and slopes
A well-made leg is only half the job; the other half is learning to trust it and walk on it well. Training starts the day the leg is fitted and continues at follow-ups, so bad habits never set in and you walk as naturally as your level allows.
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Reviewed by Ummad Shafique Mughal, Consultant Orthotist and Prosthetist. Updated October 2026.
In short
What is gait training?
The short answer
Gait training means learning to walk with your artificial leg: standing with weight on it, moving it in time with your body, and handling everyday situations such as chairs, stairs and uneven ground. We teach between parallel bars first, then with a frame, crutches or a stick, then without support where that is safe. We also watch your walk for limping, swinging or leaning, which usually point to something we can adjust in the leg.
Training is part of every leg we make.
Who it helps
Who gets the most from training
Training helps everyone, especially
- First-time users
- Users who limp, swing the leg or lean
- Older users who need safe transfers
- Users moving to a new knee or foot
Training goes slower if
- The socket hurts; we fix that first
- Hips or knees are stiff; we start with stretching
- Hip and core muscles are weak; exercises come alongside
- Fear of falling; we build confidence step by step
Stages
The stages of learning to walk
Each stage builds on the last. Nobody moves on until they are safe.
| Stage | What you practise | Typical support |
|---|---|---|
| Standing | Weight shifting and balance | Parallel bars |
| First steps | Stepping in rhythm, turning | Bars, then a frame |
| Daily skills | Chairs, toilet, car, the floor | Frame or sticks |
| Outdoors | Kerbs, slopes, stairs and crowds | A stick, or none |
| Fine tuning | Smoothing the walk and speed | None, with feedback |
Cost
What training costs
Training is part of the leg, not an extra.
With a new knee or foot Included
A new knee or foot comes with the training to use it well.
- Re-alignment
- Practice
- Follow-up
Refresher sessions On request
For users who want to improve their walk; we tell you any cost before booking.
- Walk assessment
- Drills
- Home plan
Indicative ranges. A firm figure comes in writing after the free assessment and does not change without your agreement. Full cost guide.
Your visits
Five stages of training
Standing
Weight shifting and balance between the bars.
First steps
Stepping in rhythm, then turning.
Daily skills
Chairs, toilets, cars and the floor.
Outdoors
Kerbs, slopes, stairs and crowds.
Fine tuning
Smoothing the walk at follow-ups.
Coming from out of town? Tell us your dates and we will plan the visits close together.
Why training matters as much as the leg
Without training, most new users protect the artificial leg: they put less weight on it, take a short step with the good leg and lean or swing to compensate. Those habits set in within weeks and cause back, hip and knee pain later. A few focused sessions at the start teach the body to trust the leg, and the walk that results is safer, faster and less tiring.
Exercises to do at home
- Lie on your front for twenty minutes a day to keep the hip straight.
- Bridges: lie on your back and lift your hips, to strengthen the buttocks.
- Side-lying leg lifts, to strengthen the hip that keeps you level.
- Standing balance at a kitchen counter, shifting weight onto the artificial leg.
We show you which exercises suit you and how many to do. If anything hurts, stop and tell us at the next visit.
Stairs, slopes and kerbs
For stairs, most users learn the rule "up with the good leg, down with the artificial leg", one step at a time, holding a rail. On steep slopes, walking slightly sideways can feel safer. Kerbs are taken like a single stair. With practice and the right knee or foot, many users progress to more natural patterns.
Falling, and getting up again
Everyone falls once in a while. We teach you how to fall more safely, turning to land on your side, and how to get up from the floor using a chair or a step. Knowing you can get up makes you less afraid of falling, which in turn makes you steadier.
How family can help
Families often help too much: holding an arm on every step, or doing tasks the user should practise. Watch at least one session so you know when to help and when to stand back, encourage short daily practice, and keep the floors clear of rugs and clutter.
Travelling to us?
Planning training visits from another city or country
Tell us your city or country and your travel dates when you call. We plan the visits as close together as the stump allows, so most patients can finish the casting, test socket and fitting in one stay, whether they come from Quetta or fly in from Dubai, with a shorter trip later for adjustments if needed.
Questions
Questions about the gait training
Is gait training included?
Yes. Training at fitting and follow-ups is part of every leg we make.
How long until I walk without support?
It varies. Many below knee users walk without support within weeks of daily practice. Above knee users and older patients often keep a stick outdoors for longer, and that is fine.
Why do I still limp?
A limp can come from the alignment of the leg, the socket, weak hip muscles or habit. We look at all four and fix what we can in the leg first.
Can my family attend the training?
Yes. We encourage it, so they know how to help at home without over-helping.
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