TF Gait Dev

Question 1

Knee instability

Answer 1

Weak hip extensors
Altered height of shoes
Hip flex contracture
Fear
Wt. acceptance too early or with flexed knee
Short lever arm of residual limb

Question 2

Lateral trunk bending

Answer 2

Pressure/pain on lateral distal femur
Weak hip abductors
Abductor contracture - not seen often
Weak core
Pain, fear, habit
Poor balance in SLS

Question 3

Abducted gait

Answer 3

Pain or discomfort in crotch area - adductor roll, skin irritation
Hip abductor contracture
Insecurity
Weak glute medius

Question 4

Medial/Lateral whip

Answer 4

Improper donning of prosthesis
Weak/flabby musculature rotating around femur (suction socket)

Question 5

Pelvic elevation/hip hiking

Answer 5

Habit
Fear

Question 6

Pistoning

Answer 6

Volume loss
Insufficient sock use

Question 7

Terminal impact

Answer 7

Desiring sensory input to verify knee extension
Excessive forceful knee extension
Fear of knee buckling
Gait habit

Question 8

Uneven heel rise

Answer 8

Forceful hip flexion/excessive hip flexion
Fear/insecurity
Bad gait habit
Gait too fast

Question 9

Unequal step length

Answer 9

Excessive lumbar lordosis
Weak hip extension
Pain/insecurity
Limited hip flexion/extension
Hip flexion contracture

Question 10

Exaggerated lordosis

Answer 10

Hip flexion contracture
Weak hip extensors
Weak abdominal muscles
Gait habit
Pain at ischium

Question 11

Vaulting/circumductino

Answer 11

Insecurity or fear
Weak hip flexors
Gait habit
Painful or sensitive residual limb

Question 12

Foot slap

Answer 12

PF bumper too soft