Judge, MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine Reviewed / Revised Jun 2021 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Normal Age-Related Changes in Gait Abnormal Changes in Gait Evaluation Treatment Prevention Topic Resources Correct cane height Performance-Oriented Assessment... Treatment of Gait Disorders Gait disorders encompass a number of issues, including slowing of gait speed and loss of smoothness, symmetry, or synchrony of body movement.