Walking Abnormalities

Question 1

A distinctive duck-like walk that may appear in childhood or later in life

Answer 1

Waddling Gait

Question 2

A stooped, rigid posture, with the head and neck bent forward

Answer 2

Propulsive Gait

Question 3

A stiff, foot-dragging walk caused by one-sided, long-term muscle contraction

Answer 3

Spastic Gait

Question 3

Legs flexed slightly at the hips and knees giving the appearance of crouching, with the knees and thighs hitting or crossing in a scissors like movement

Answer 3

Scissors Gait

Question 4

Foot drop where the foot hangs with the toes pointing down, causing the toes to scrape the ground while walking

Answer 4

Steppage Gait

Question 5

An unsteady, uncoordinated walk with a wide base of support and the feet thrown outward

Answer 5

Shuffling/Ataxic Gait

Question 6

Consists of a limp adopted so as to avoid pain on weight bearing structures (as in hip, knee, or ankle injuries)

Answer 6

Festinating/Antalgic Gait