Pathological Gait

Question 1

If the patient presents with forefoot or foot-flat contact in IC, what is the most likely cause?

Answer 1

• secondary to excess KNEE FLEXION in TSw
• secondary to excess PF in TSw
• compensatory for weak quads to avoid normal LR

Question 2

If the patient presents with foot slap in IC, what is the most likely cause?

Answer 2

Weak pretibials

Question 3

If a pt has excess PF in Weight Acceptance, what is the most likely cause?

Answer 3

plantar flexion contracture

Question 4

This card is to make sure you understand the abbreviations/acronyms:

Answer 4

WA = weight acceptance
SLS = single limb support
SLA = swing limb advancement

Question 5

If pt has excess PF in SLS, what is the most likely cause?

Answer 5

• PF hypertonicity
• weak quads

Question 6

If pt has excess PF in SLA, what is the most likely cause?

Answer 6

• weak pretibials
• PF hypertonicity or contracture

Question 7

If the pt has excess DF in WA, what is the most likley cause?

Answer 7

secondary to excess hip or knee flexion

Question 8

If the pt has excess DF in SLS, what is the most likely cause?

Answer 8

• weak calf
• secondary to excess hip/knee flexion

Question 9

if pt has decreased limb advancement on swing, what could be weak

Answer 9

either hip flexors or PLANTARFLEXORS