Pathological gait

1. PATHOLOGICAL GAIT
George Joseph Anicattil

2. Specific Learning Objectives
At the end of the session, the students will be able to:
 Describe Pathological Gait
 Outline on types of pathological gait
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3. What is Pathological Gait?
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Pathologic gait is a type of walking pattern that results from impaired
strength, range of motion, pain, or balance, combined with mechanical
compensations.

4. Causes Of Pathological Gait
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 Pain
 Joint Range of motion limitation
 Muscular weakness or tightness
 Neurological Involvement
 Leg length discrepancy or deformity

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Antalgic Gait
 The antalgic, or painful, gait is a self-protective walking pattern
that occurs due to injuries in the Lower limb.
 The goal is to minimize pain and protect the injured area.

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Scissoring Gait
 It Results from tightness or spasticity of bilateral adductors of the hip.
 One leg crossed directly over the other with each step like the blades
of a scissor.
 Example - CP

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Festinating Gait
 Festinating gait, also known
Parkinsonian gait.
 Characteristics - small, shuffling steps
(person trying to prevent fall)

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Quadriceps Gait
 Quadriceps weakness/ paralysis will lead to
bucking of knee during gait cycle.
 Patient compensate by either or by placing
the hand to the knee.

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High stepping Gait
 Also known as Foot drop or slapping gait.
 Due to dorsiflexor weakness, there wont be
normal heal strike.
 To clear the ground the patient lifts the limb
too high.

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Other Pathological Gait
 Short Leg Gait
 Ataxic gait
 Stamping gait
 Hemiplegic gait
 Waddling gait

11. Summary
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12. References
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 Lann S. Lippert, Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 4th edition 2006.
 Cynthia C. Norkin, Joint Structure And Function; A comprehensive
analysis 4th edition, 2005.
 Gait Analysis: Normal and Pathological Function. J Sports Sci Med.
2010 Jun 1;9(2):353. PMCID: PMC3761742.
 Pictures from google

13. THANK
YOU
Questions?