Gait laboratory

Making a referral

We only accept referrals by email or post. We accept referrals from:

• paediatricians
• orthopaedic surgeons
• neurologists 
• physiotherapists
• occupational therapists
• GPs and other doctors

Referrals from therapists must be in consultation with a paediatrician, surgeon, GP or other doctor.

Referrals to our service should say the reason for referral. Please say if:

• it is a baseline assessment
• the assessment to assist in treatment decision-making
• you think the patient should have a particular treatment
• it is a follow-up assessment 
• the patient needs to be assessed with their orthoses or assistive devices

Please include any relevant information about your patient, for example:

• diagnosis  
• learning or behavioural needs
• previous treatments

Please include a copy of the most recent clinic letter with the referral.

Referral criteria

For a gait analysis appointment, patients should be:

• able to walk a distance of 15 metres without stopping, on their own or with their assistive devices
• able to relax and follow instructions for 2 hours 30 minutes

We also see children for gait  analysis. If you are referring a child (3 years or over), please visit the gait laboratory referrals page on the Evelina London Children's website.