Gait Deviations Non-Prosthetic Flashcards
1
Q
Foot Slap (2)
A
- Weak dorsiflexors
- Dorsiflexor paralysis
2
Q
Toe down instead of heel strike (6)
A
- Plantar flexor spasticity
- Plantar flexor contracture
- Weak dorsiflexors
- Dorsiflexor paralysis
- Leg length discrepancy
- Hindfoot pain
3
Q
Clawing of toes (2)
A
- Toe flexor spasticity
- Positive support reflex
4
Q
Heel lift during midstance (2)
A
- Insufficient dorsiflexion range
- Plantar flexor spasticity
5
Q
No toe off (4)
A
- Forefoot/toe pain
- Weak plantar flexors
- Weak toe flexors
- Insufficient plantar flexion range of motion
6
Q
Exaggerated knee flexion at contact (4)
A
- Weak quadriceps
- Quadricep paralysis
- Hamstring spasticity
- Insufficient extension ROM
7
Q
Hyperextension in stance (2)
A
- Compensation for weak quadriceps
- Plantar flexor contracture
8
Q
Exaggerated knee flexion at terminal stance (2)
A
- Knee flexion contracture
- Hip flexion contracture
9
Q
Insufficient flexion with swing (4)
A
- Knee effusion
- Quadriceps extension spasticity
- Plantar flexor spasticity
- Insufficient flexion ROM
10
Q
Excessive flexion with swing (2)
A
- Flexor withdrawl reflex
- Lower extremity flexor synergy
11
Q
Insufficient hip flexion at initial contact (4)
A
- Weak hip flexors
- Hip flexor paralysis
- Hip extensor spasticity
- Insufficient hip flexion ROM
12
Q
Insufficient hip extension at stance (3)
A
- Insufficient hip extension ROM
- Hip flexion contracture
- Lower extremity flexor synergy
13
Q
Circumduction during swing (3)
A
- Compensation for weak hip flexors
- Compensation for weak dorsiflexors
- Compensation for weak hamstrings
14
Q
Hip hiking during swing (3)
A
- Compensation for weak dorsiflexors
- Compensation for weak knee flexors
- Compensation for extensor synergy pattern
15
Q
Exaggerated hip flexion during swing (2)
A
- Lower extremity flexor synergy
- Compensation for insufficient ankle dorsiflexion
