Change In Walking Could Mean Early Alzhimer's Disease

Research recently presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2012 suggests that subtle changes in the way a person walks can be an early warning sign of cognitive decline. Read all about it in this USA Today article. As podiatrists in Blacksburg and Troutville, Virginia we provide gait analysis and are able to detect subtle gait abnormalities.The changes in walking may be from arthritis, painful ingrown toenails or other causes. A podiatrist is a great place to start if you notice a loved one has changed the way they walk.