Gait Adaptation and Stride Shortening

Adjusting stride length and leg alignment reduces mechanical shearing force and frequency of contact between the inner thighs during walking.

Save remedy Immediate reduction in skin contact forces during activity.

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Inner thigh chafing
Red, stinging or raw skin between the thighs caused by skin rubbing together, made worse by heat, sweat and long walks.
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Do not force an unnatural gait that creates hip, knee, or ankle discomfort. Rest from long walks if skin is raw or bleeding. Seek medical care for severe skin breakdown or spreading redness. This is educational information, not medical advice.

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