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Abnormal Gait Patterns - (PTA - irongirl)

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show Decreased step length to avoid weight bearing on one side secondary to pain.  
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show Staggering, unsteadiness usually wide BOS with exaggerated mvts.  
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show Staggering pattern secondary to cerebellar disease.  
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Double step   show
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show High step gait pattern...excessive activity of the Gastrocnemius.  
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show Walk on toes as though pushed, starts slowly, increases, and continues until pt grasps an object in order to stop.  
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Hemiplegic   show
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Parkinsonian   show
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show Legs cross the midline upon advancement.  
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show Stiff mvt., toes catch and drag, legs held together, hip and knee jt. flexed. Commonly seen in spastic paraplegia.  
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show Feet & toes are lifted through hip & knee flexion to excessive heights; secondary to DF weakness...foot slap at initial contact.  
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Tabetic   show
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show Excessive lateral trunk flexion and wt. shifting over the stance leg. Gluteus medius weakness  
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Vaulting   show
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