GaitBetter

GaitBetter is an innovative solution for gait rehabilitation & prevention using Virtual Reality. The It's also a big hit with patients!

Gait rehabilitation and fall prevention meets virtual reality. With measurable, significant, and repeatable improvements to motor-cognitive function, GaitBetter is a cutting-edge solution for , , and beyond. The semi-immersive experience combining any treadmill and the GaitBetter system could potentially prevent 80% of falls and provide more effective treatment in a shorter period of time than any other existing modality. GaitBetter turns any existing treadmill into a smart, personalized, safe, and fun gait training system. It offers real-life scenarios for clients to practice, such as walking in a busy city street, avoiding puddles, walking at night, and responding to distractions. Our VR system allows GaitBetter therapists to completely personalize training for each patient. Combined with decision making, memory exercises, and attention exercises, these multi-tasking workouts significantly improve dynamic balance, endurance, gait strategies, and cognitive functions. It leads to rapid and sustained improvements in gait, cognitive skills, and decreased fall risks. GaitBetter provides multiple benefits especially for gait rehabilitation caused by aging, high risk for falls, functional deterioration, balance issues, Parkinson's and MS, stroke victims, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, joint replacements, amputations, soft tissue injuries. VR treadmills are beneficial to businesses such as:

- Physical therapy clinics: A cost effective solution for everyone where patients GaitBetter quicker and better.

- Assisted Living homes: VR treadmills are a safe and effective method of building patient confidence and motivation. GaitBetter has helped thousands of customers regain their independence, self-confidence, and improve their quality of life.

09/17/2026

Next week is National Falls Prevention Awareness Week.

A great initiative that helps create awareness around such a significant issue.

However, falls prevention has a branding problem.

Nobody wakes up thinking:

“Today I'm going to improve my falls-risk profile.”

They think:

“I want to keep hiking.” or “I want to travel.” or “I want to dance at my granddaughter's wedding.” or “I want to walk around the neighborhood.”

Those are some of life's simple pleasures, but they often ensure real quality of life.

Falls prevention isn't about avoiding life, it's about being able to keep doing it.

So during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, let's talk less about what people shouldn't do and more about helping people stay strong, capable, confident and independent enough to do the things they actually want to do.

09/16/2026

Here's our challenge for Falls Prevention Awareness Week which starts on the 21st Sepptember:

Don't try to fix everything.

Pick one thing.

Remove the loose rug.

Improve the lighting on the stairs.

Book the vision check you've been putting off.

Start a gait rehabilitation program such as GaitActive.

Review medications with your healthcare professional.

Take a falls-risk assessment.

One small change might not sound like much but prevention rarely happens because of one giant intervention.

It happens because someone noticed a risk and decided to do something about it.

What's your one thing?

09/14/2026

September is World Alzheimer’s Month - a time to raise awareness and take action on a disease that affects millions of individuals and families worldwide.

At GaitBetter, we recognize that Alzheimer’s doesn’t just impact memory, it also affects mobility, balance, and independence. Walking difficulties and falls are common among people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

This month, we stand with families, caregivers, and professionals working to create better outcomes for people living with Alzheimer’s. By combining innovation with compassionate care, we can help preserve both mobility and dignity.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

09/10/2026

מאחלים שנה טובה לכל השותפים, הלקוחות והחברים שלנו

Wishing Shana Tova, Happy New Year to all of all partners, clients and friends

09/09/2026

We spend an enormous amount of healthcare time dealing with the consequences of falls.

Emergency departments, fractures, rehabilitation, hospital stays, loss of confidence and indepedence and more.

And then we often ask:

“How do we treat the fall?”

A better question is:

“Why did this person fall and what can we change before it happens again?”

Falls prevention isn't one intervention.

It's a combination of various factors including strength, balance, vision, medication review, home safety, cognition, environment, and confidence.

And, importantly, actually being aware of the link between cognitive decline and gait function.

Important to keep that in mind this Falls Prevention Awareness Week, 21-25th September.

09/08/2026

Here's an unpopular opinion:

Falls prevention isn't really about falls.

It's about independence.

It's about being able to walk to the mailbox, get out of the shower without worrying, play with the grandchildren, go shopping alone or just getting up from a chair without thinking about it.

The goal isn't to make older adults afraid of falling.

The goal is to help them feel confident enough to keep living their lives.

That's the conversation I'd like to see more of during Falls Prevention Awareness Week 21-25th September.

09/03/2026

You know what causes most falls?

And with apoligies to cartoonists all over the world, it's not a banana peel ;)

Falls tend to be the result of several small things adding up:

Less strength.
Less balance.
Poorer vision.
Perhaps a medication change.
A cluttered hallway.
Moving a little more cautiously than before.

None of those things necessarily feels like a “problem.” It can be seen as an one-off accident, a 'bit of bad luck'. But it's the cumulative effect, and it is something that can be addressed.

That’s why falls prevention shouldn’t start after the fall.

It should start with asking a much simpler question:

“What could make falling more likely and what can I do about it now?”

Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 21–25.

Let’s make prevention a conversation, not a reaction.

NCOA

08/26/2026

Why Walking Matters More Than You Think!

Walking is one of the most natural movements our bodies are designed to do, yet it's often taken for granted. Beyond simply getting us from place to place, walking plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being.

- It boosts cardiovascular health
- Supports mental clarity and emotional balance
- Enhances mobility, strength, and coordination
- Reduces the risk of falls as we age
- Encourages independence and quality of life

For older adults or people recovering from injury or illness, walking is more than exercise, it's a symbol of freedom. That’s why gait training and mobility support are critical parts of rehabilitation and long-term care.

Walking well means living well. Let’s not just help people walk, let’s help them walk better.

08/25/2026

In everyday life, we rarely walk without doing something else at the same time. Whether it’s talking, thinking, navigating obstacles, or carrying groceries , we’re constantly 'dual tasking' without even thinking about it.

For older adults or people with neurological conditions, the brain’s ability to manage motor and cognitive tasks at once can decline. This increases the risk of imbalance, slower reaction times, and falls.

Dual-task training helps retrain the brain to handle multiple tasks more effectively. By practicing walking while engaging in cognitive challenges, patients improve attention, coordination, and safety in real-world situations.

In short: dual tasking isn't just a therapy technique, it's a life skill. Strengthening it can mean the difference between living cautiously and living confidently.

08/19/2026

Mobility is a cornerstone of independence for older adults.

Regular physical activity, coupled with supportive community environments, can make a world of difference. We must champion initiatives that promote active lifestyles and accessible spaces.

And adding dual-tasking activities to rehabilitation and mobility training really does make all the difference, with studies showing a 70% improvement in fall reduction.

At GaitBetter, our mission is to empower older adults to live full and independent lives.

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11140 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD
20852

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+19088833218

Website

http://www.gaitbetter.com/

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