Gait Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What 8 things can affect gait
A
Fractures
Pain
Muscle weaknesss
Stiffness
Joint problems
Behaviours & fear avoidance
Leg length discrepancy
Neurological causes
2
Q
Name the 3 common abnormal gaits
A
Antalgic
Trendelenburg
Circumduction
3
Q
What is an antalgic gait
A
Limo adopted to avoid pain on weight bearing structures
Very short stance phase
4
Q
What is a trendelenburg gait
A
Weakness of the hip abductors
Marked by a listing of the trunk towards the affected side or dropping of the hip on the unaffected side at each step
5
Q
What is circumduction gait
A
Dragging of the foot to try & clear it
Lack of movement at the knee (limited knee flexion) or a leg length discrepancy
