Posture & Gait Correction in Canberra

Real Change Starts with How You Move — Not Just How You Sit

If your back, hips, or feet hurt — or you’ve been told your posture is “bad” — chances are no one has actually looked at how you walk. At The Body Lab, we help you correct posture and gait by retraining the way your entire body moves. No bracing. No guesswork. No generic exercise sheets.

Why Posture and Walking Are Connected

Posture isn’t something you “hold” — it’s a habitual pattern built by how you move all day long.

  • If your feet collapse, your spine compensates.

  • If your pelvis tilts forward, your shoulders react.

  • If you walk like you’re in a rush (even when you’re not), your body stores tension.

The good news? You can unlearn poor posture — and it starts by changing the way you walk.

What’s Included in Our Program

We don’t just analyse posture. We help you reprogram it — starting from the ground up.

Common Problems We See

  • “Wonky” or asymmetrical walking

  • Feet that turn out or collapse

  • One hip that hikes or rotates more than the other

  • Tech neck, rounded shoulders, or slumped posture

  • That feeling that something is “off,” even when nothing hurts (yet)

If you’ve tried everything — chiro, orthotics, stretches — but still don’t feel right… we help you connect the missing pieces.

How We’re Different from a Podiatrist or Chiropractor

We’re often asked:

“Should I see a podiatrist, a chiropractor, or you?”

Here’s the breakdown:

Podiatrist

Great for: Fungal Issues, toenails, callous

  • Focuses on feet only

  • May prescribe orthotics or footwear changes

  • Often works from the foot Down

  • Typically does not assess whole-body movement

Chiropractor

Great for: Spinal stiffness or acute joint pain

  • Focuses on joint manipulation

  • Often uses quick adjustments

  • Works from the spine UP

  • Usually passive (you lie down; they treat)

The Body LabBest for: Movent dysfunction, post

  • Full-body gait analysis using pressure plate + video

  • Treats why you move poorly — not just where it hurts

  • Uses hands-on therapy + functional retraining

  • Fixes patterns, not just positions

  • You walk out with clarity, body awareness, and a clear plan

When to Choose The Body Lab

Come see us if:

  • You’ve tried chiro or orthotics but still feel something’s not right

  • You want long-term posture change without bracing or strapping

  • You’re post-injury, post-surgery, or post-baby and need your body back

  • You’re done chasing symptoms — and ready to fix the system

Serving Ainslie, Canberra Locals of All Ages

Our posture and gait program is for real people — not just athletes or injury cases.

Whether you’re dealing with desk-back, mum-body, surgical rehab or “I’ve always stood this way” syndrome, we can help you walk, move, and feel better.

Related Services at The Body Lab

👉 Posture Correction in Canberra

👉 Walking Gait Analysis

👉 Running Gait Assessment (launching soon)

Book Your Posture & Gait Correction Assessment

Let’s rebuild how you move — from the ground up.

👉 Book Now or call us on 0432 785 135

References:

  1. Brügger A. Postural imbalance and movement dysfunction: Clinical insights. Manuelle Medizin. 2019

  2. Redmond AC, et al. Foot pressure mapping predicts injury risk in walking populations. Gait & Posture, 2019

  3. Cook G. Rebuilding movement patterns through gait therapy. J Func Mov. 2020

  4. Kendall FP, McCreary EK. Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain. 2005