Abnormal gait patterns Flashcards
a protective gait pattern where the involved step length decreases in order to avoid weight bearing on the involved side
antalgic
a gait pattern characterized by staggering and unsteadiness
there is usually a wide base of support and movements are exaggerated
ataxic
a staggering gait pattern seen in cerebellar disease
cerebellar
a gait pattern characterized by a circular motion to advance the leg during swing phase
circumduction
circumduction gait may be used to compensate for
insufficient hip or knee flexion or dorsiflexion
a gait pattern characterized by high steps
usually involves excessive activity of gastrocnemius
equine
a gait pattern where a patient walks on toes as though pushed
starts slowly, increases, and may continue until the patient grasps an object in order to stop
festinating
a gait pattern in which patients abduct the paralyzed limb, swing it around, and bring it forward so the foot comes to the ground in front of them
hemiplegic
a gait pattern marked by increased forward flexion of the trunk and knees
gait is shuffling with quick and small steps and festinating may occur
Parkinsonian
legs cross midline upon advancement
scissor
a gait pattern with stiff movement, toes seeming to catch and drag, legs held together, and hip and knee joints slightly flexed
commonly seen in spastic paraplegia
spastic
a gait pattern in which the feet and toes are lifted through hip and knee flexion to excessive heights
usually 2/2 DF weakness
the foot will slap at initial contact with the ground secondary to decreased control
steppage
a high stepping ataxic gait pattern in which the feet slap the ground
tabetic
a gait pattern that denotes glute med weakness
excessive lateral trunk flexion and weight shifting over the stance leg
Trendelenburg
swing leg advances by compensating through the combination of elevation of the pelvis and PF of the stance leg
vaulting
