Coordination and Gait (mostly cerebellum)

Question 1

diadochokinesia (PATTING TEST)

Answer 1

rapid rythmic alternating movements. Have patient pat leg with each hand as fast as possible

Question 2

Diadochokinesia (sup/pro)

Answer 2

patient supinates and pronates arms as rapidly as possible

Question 3

dysmetria (index finger)

Answer 3

have patient touch your (doctor’s) index finger then patient’s nose while moving index finger to all 4 quadrants.

Question 4

dysmetria (heel/shin)

Answer 4

patient run heel down and against opposite leg from knee to ankle

Question 5

gait

Answer 5

observe patient waliing toward and away. Note posture, stability, foot elevation, trajectory of leg swing, balance and arm motions

Question 6

tandem gait

Answer 6

ask the patient to walk heel to toe

Question 7

forged gain testing

Answer 7

ask patient to walk on heels for 6 steps and then on toes for 6 steps