Gaits & Stations Flashcards
1
Q
A “spastic” gait on one side. The toe on that side is dragged, with abduction and circumduction of the same leg. The upper limb on that side is also in a flexed posture, pronated, with reduced/lost arm swing
A
Hemiplegic/hemiparetic gait
2
Q
Hemiplegic/hemiparetic gait is seen most commonly in ___ patients (disorder/injury)
A
Stroke (CONTRALATERAL side)