Scientists think they've found a new way to help aching joints—without surgery or medications

Women’s Health quotes Michael Policella about how variations in gait can impact arthritis symptoms. With gait retraining, each joint is analyzed, from your feet, knees, hips, pelvis, and trunk, up to your head, said Policella. “Once the analysis is complete, an individualized plan is created to attempt to restore an optimal pattern of walking for that patient,” he said. That can include modifying your step length, adjusting weight balance with each step, and adjusting movements, he explains.