CVA - Gait problems

Question 1

3 reasons for gait problems

Answer 1

1. Decreased sensation
2. Decreased perception
3. Motor control impairments

Question 2

Stance phase - trunk/pelvis

Answer 2

1. Unawareness of affected side due to poor proprio

2. Forward trunk lean from weak hip extensors or flexion contracture

Question 3

Stance phase - hip

Answer 3

1. Poor hip position (add/flex) as result of poor proprio
2. Trendelenburg gait due to weak abd on CL side
3. Scissoring due to spastic add

Question 4

Stance - knee

Answer 4

1. Flexion during forward progression from a flexion contracture w/ weak knee ext and poor proprio
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