gait patterns

Term 1: Trendelenburg
Definition 1: Contralateral pelvic drop during single limb stance; hip abductor/gluteus medius weakness.
Term 2: Vaulting
Definition 2: Excessive plantar flexion of stance limb to clear opposite limb.
Term 3: Antalgic
Definition 3: Pain avoidance gait with reduced stance time on painful limb and rapid weight transfer.
Term 4: Circumduction
Definition 4: Wide lateral arc during swing for foot clearance.
Term 5: Steppage
Definition 5: Exaggerated hip/knee flexion due to dorsiflexor weakness.
Term 6: Scissor gait
Definition 6: Legs cross due to spastic hip adductors.
Term 7: Crouch gait
Definition 7: Excessive hip/knee flexion with ankle dorsiflexion in stance.
Term 8: Ataxic gait
Definition 8: Wide base, irregular stepping, poor co-ordination.