Abnormal gait patterns

Question 1

Antalgic

Answer 1

Protective

Step length is decreased to prevent weight bearing on involved side

Question 2

Ataxic

Answer 2

Staggering and unsteady

Wide BOS
movements exaggerated

Question 3

Cerebellar

Answer 3

Staggering

Question 4

Double step

Answer 4

alternate steps are of different length or at different rate

Question 5

Equine

Answer 5

High Steps

Excessive gastroc activity

Question 6

Festinating

Answer 6

walks on toes as though pushed

Question 7

Hemiplegic

Answer 7

abducts paralyzed limb, swings it around, and brings it forward so limb is in front of them

Question 8

Parkinsonian

Answer 8

forward flexion of trunk and knees

Shuffling small steps

Question 9

Scissor

Answer 9

Legs gross midline

Question 10

Spastic

Answer 10

Stiff movement
Toes catch and drag
Hips held together
Knees flexed

Question 11

Steppage

Answer 11

Feet and tease are lifted through hip and knee flexion to excessive heights

Secondary to DF weakness
Foot may slap

Question 12

Tabetic

Answer 12

High stepping ataxic pattern

Feet slap the ground

Question 13

Vaulting

Answer 13

Leg advances through elevation of pelvis and PF of stance leg