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Abnormal Gait Patterns

Across
Stiff movement, toes seeming to catch and drag, legs held together
Increased forward flexion of trunk and knees, shuffling with quick and small steps
Feet and toes are lifted through hip and knee flexion to excessive heights; foot slap at initial contact
High steps; involves excessive activity of the gastrocnemius
Circular motion to advance the leg during swing phase
Patient abduct the paralyzed limb, swing it around, and bring it forward so the foot comes to the ground
Down
Involved step length is decreased to avoid weight bearing on involved side
Gluteus medius weakness; excessive lateral trunk flexion and weight shifting over stance leg
Swing leg advances by compensating through the combination of elevation of the pelvis and plantar flexion of the stance leg
Patient walks on toes as though pushed, starts slowly, increases, continue until pt grasps an object in order to stop
Staggering and unsteadiness, wide BOS and exaggerated movements
Legs cross midline upon advancement