Gait Deviations

Question 1

What causes FOOT SLAP in the ANKLE/FOOT?

Answer 1

1) Weak dorsiflexors
2) Dorsiflexor paralysis
(DF can’t eccentrically control PF)

Question 2

What causes TOE DOWN INSTEAD OF HEEL STRIKE in ANKLE/FOOT?

Answer 2

1) Plantar Flexor Spasticity
2) Plantar Flexor contracture
3) Weak dorsiflexors
4) Dorsiflexor paralysis
5) Leg Length Discrepancy
6) Hindfoot pain

Question 3

What causes CLAWING OF TOES in ANKLE/FOOT?

Answer 3

1) Toe flexor spasticity

2) Positive support reflex

Question 4

What causes HEEL LIFT DURING MIDSTANCE in ANKLE/FOOT?

Answer 4

1) insufficient dorsiflexion range

2) Plantar flexor spasticity

Question 5

What causes NO TOE OFF in ANKLE/FOOT?

Answer 5

1) Forefoot/toe pain
2) weak plantar flexors
3) Weak toe flexors
4) Insufficient plantar flexion ROM

Question 6

What causes EXAGGERATED KNEE FLEXION AT CONTACT at KNEE?

Answer 6

1) Weak quadriceps
2) Quadriceps paralysis
3) Hamstring spasticity
4) Insufficient extension ROM

Question 7

What causes HYPEREXTENSION IN STANCE at KNEE?

Answer 7

1) Compensation for weak quadriceps

2) Plantar flexion contracture

Question 8

What causes EXAGGERATED KNEE FLEXION AT TERMINAL STANCE at KNEE?

Answer 8

1) Knee flexion contracture

2) Hip flexion contracture

Question 9

What causes INSUFFICIENT FLEXION WITH SWING at KNEE?

Answer 9

1) Knee effusion
2) Quadriceps extension spasticity
3) Plantar flexion spasticity
4) Insufficient flexion ROM

Question 10

What causes EXCESSIVE FLEXION WITH SWING at KNEE?

Answer 10

1) Flexor withdrawal reflex

2) Lower extremity flexor synergy

Question 11

What causes INSUFFICIENT HIP FLEXION AT INITIAL CONTACT at HIP?

Answer 11

1) Weak hip flexors
2) Hip flexor paralysis
3) Hip extensor spasticity
4) Insufficient hip flexion ROM

Question 12

What causes INSUFFICIENT HIP EXTENSION AT STANCE at HIP?

Answer 12

1) Insufficient hip extension ROM
2) Hip flexion contracture
3) Lower extremity flexor synergy

Question 13

What causes CIRCUMDUCTION DURING SWING at HIP?

Answer 13

1) Compensation for weak hip flexors
2) Compensation for weak dorsiflexors
3) Compensation for weak hamstrings

Question 14

What causes HIP HIKING DURING SWING at HIP

Answer 14

1) Compensation for weak dorsiflexors
2) Compensation for weak knee flexors
3) Compensation for extensor synergy pattern

Question 15

What causes EXAGGERATED HIP FLEXION DURING SWING at HIP?

Answer 15

1) Lower extremity flexor synergy

2) Compensation for insufficient ankle dorsiflexion