Atypical Gait

Question 1

Observational Gait Analysis

Answer 1

observation of kinematic patterns of movement used for gait
Can be evaluative and diagnostic
does not use electronic devices

Question 2

Atypical Kinematic patterns

Answer 2

used to identifiy major gait deficits
- nonobservable deficits can only be inferred by observation and require confirmation and appropriate testing

Question 3

Ranchos Los Amigos Gait Analysis

Answer 3

comprehensive approach to gait analysis
Based on Perry’s classification system

Question 4

Gait breakdown

Answer 4

Component parts
1 period at a time
- Stance vs Swing
Considers functional tasks to be performed by those periods. Weight acceptance, single -limb support, and limb advancement
motion observed at each major joint

Question 5

Stance Phase

Answer 5

60% of gait cycle
accepting weight and maintaining stable limb to transition body forward

Question 6

Weight Acceptance

Answer 6

Functional task includes heel strike and loading response
10% of gait cycle
part of stance phase
Accomplishes shock absorption, forward progression and stability

Question 7

What is pathologic gait?

Answer 7

Impairment of individual’s ability to walk
Usually Associated with altered mechanics and reduced efficency

Question 8

4 Primary mechanisms that contribute to pathologic gait

Answer 8

Impaired motor control
Abnormal ROM
Impaired sensation
Pain

Question 9

Impaired motor control

Answer 9

Most common contributor to pathologic gait
Peripheral Origin
* Weakness
Central Origin
* Weakness
* Hypertonicity
* Lack of selective control
* Apraxia
* Ataxia
* Rigidity