2026 Clinical Gait Analysis: A Focus on Interpretation

Early registration ends March 23.

General registration ends May 18.

See course descriptions below for Level I and Level II tracks. If you are unsure what level course is right for you, please contact us before registering (see below).

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Level I Course Objectives:

At the completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Describe the kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography (EMG) patterns associated with typical gait.
• Identify typical gait deviations associated with muscle tightness, bony deformities and tone issues for children who have cerebral palsy.
• Explain the limitations of, and potential errors associated with, clinical gait analysis.
• Demonstrate basic skills in interpreting gait analysis data.
• Describe a corresponding treatment plan based on gait analysis data.

Level I CME Information:

Credit Designation: TBD

Gillette Children’s is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and integrity of this educational activity.

Questions? If you have any questions regarding this continuing education activity, please contact us at [email protected].

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Level II Course Objectives:

At the completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Describe the influence of biomechanical modeling on the interpretation of gait data.
• Describe the mechanical principles associated with pathologic gait due to cerebral palsy and myelomeningocele including crouch gait.
• Apply a problem-identification approach to plan treatments based on gait analysis data for lever-arm dysfunction, contractures, spasticity, and crouch gait.
• Demonstrate understanding of the dilemmas of foot models and data interpretation.
• Describe more advanced motion analysis applications.

Level II CME Information:

Credit Designation: TBD

Gillette Children’s is accredited by the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality, and integrity of this educational activity.

Questions? If you have any questions regarding this continuing education activity, please contact us at [email protected].

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Level II participants must have:

• Previously attended one or more Level 1 courses on gait analysis.
• A clear understanding of kinematics and kinetics, including graphic outputs.
• Significant experience in gait analysis interpretation and its incorporation into treatment planning.

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Cancellations must be made within 30 days of registering and before April 6, 2026 to be eligible for a refund. All refunds issued will be less any applicable Eventbrite registration fees and will be issued to the original payment method used to register for the course.

Discounted hotel room rates are available at the Hilton Minneapolis. Information about reserving sleeping rooms will be included in the confirmation email you will receive after registering.

2026 Clinical Gait Analysis will be utilizing a mobile conference application called EventMobi. This application will be used to share the conference agenda and relevant conference materials with attendees. After registering, your name and email address will be shared with EventMobi and you will receive further instructions on how to access the conference app at a later date. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

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