Gait Flashcards
Extra practice on Gait
Where does Trendelenberg gait abnormality occur?
midstance
Where does lurch gait abnormality occur?
heel strike
Where does high steppage gait abnormality occur?
midswing ( high steppage=foot drop)
Where does foot drop gait abnormality occur?
midswing (foot drop=high steppage)
Where does foot slap gait abnormality occur?
heel strike
What muscles are involved in trendelenberg gait abnormality?
gluteus medius and minimus
What muscles are involved in lurch gait abnormality?
gluteus maximus
What muscles are involved in high steppage/foot drop gait abnormality?
ankle and foot dorsiflexors (PARALYZED)
What muscles are involved in foot slap gait abnormality?
ankle and foot dorsiflexors (WEAK)
Based on the muscles involved, what nerve lesion would you expect to cause trendelenberg gait abnormality?
superior gluteal (L4-S1) because gluteus medius and minimus are involved
Based on the muscles involved, what nerve lesion would you expect to cause lurch gait abnormality?
inferior gluteal nerve (L5-S2) because gluteus maximus is involved
Based on the muscles involved, what nerve lesion would you expect to cause drop foot gait abnormality?
deep branch of common fibular nerve
Based on the muscles involved, what nerve lesion would you expect to cause slap foot gait abnormality?
deep branch of common fibular nerve
