Gait Patterns

Question 1

4 point gait

Answer 1

• Uses bilateral aids (2 crutches/canes)
• no weight bearing restrictions
• slow stable pattern
• one point moves at a time

Question 2

Modified 4 point gait

Answer 2

• utilizes one cane or crutch
• no weightbearing restrictions
• assistive device held on unaffected side
• slow, stable pattern
• one point moves at a time

Question 3

2 point gait

Answer 3

• Bilateral aids
• no weight bearing restrictions
• less stable than 4 point
• simulates normal gait pattern

Question 4

3 point gait

Answer 4

• uses bilateral crutches, pick up walker or front wheel walker
• not for bilateral canes
• one non-weightbearing lower extremity, no restrictions on other
• requires good upper extremity, and unaffected lower extremity strength

Question 5

Modified 3-point gait

Answer 5

• bilateral crutches, pick up walker, front-wheel walker or canes
• can be used by one weight restricted lower extremity with no limitations, or without restrictions
• allows affected extremity to actively bear weight

Question 6

Modified 2 point gait

Answer 6

• Utilizes one cane or crutch
• No weight bearing restrictions
• Assistive device held on unaffected side
• Simulates normal gait pattern