gait patterns

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Trendelenburg

Contralateral pelvic drop during single limb stance; hip abductor/gluteus medius weakness.

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Vaulting

Excessive plantar flexion of stance limb to clear opposite limb.

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Antalgic

Pain avoidance gait with reduced stance time on painful limb and rapid weight transfer.

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Circumduction

Wide lateral arc during swing for foot clearance.

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Steppage

Exaggerated hip/knee flexion due to dorsiflexor weakness.

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Scissor gait

Legs cross due to spastic hip adductors.

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Crouch gait

Excessive hip/knee flexion with ankle dorsiflexion in stance.

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Ataxic gait

Wide base, irregular stepping, poor co-ordination.