The term "gait" refers to how a person walks. When we say that someone has an abnormal gait, we mean that their walking is not quite normal and the body systems that control how the person walks are not functioning normally. This can happen as a result of illness, genetic factors, injury, or abnormality in the feet or legs. For example, arthritis is a common condition that can affect a person's joints, such as the knee, and thus affect walking ability. Here at Bay Area Foot and Ankle Associates, we're able to address the common cases of gait abnormalities which include: • In-toeing • Drop foot • Excessive pronation • Excessive supination We're also able to help with the other cases of gait abnormalities, such as neurological gait dysfunction.