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Gluteus maximus gait
A lurching gait, characterized by posterior leaning of the trunk at heel strike in order to keep the hip extended during the stance phase. It is caused by weakness of the gluteus maximus. It also is called hip extensor gait.
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Glue-footed gait
A gait in which the individual has difficulty initiating the first step as if the feet were glued to the floor; once the gait is initiated, small, shuffling steps are taken.
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Frozen gait
Difficulty in walking caused by inability to initiate the necessary movements.
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Frontal gait
Difficulty in walking caused by stroke, tumor, or atrophy of the frontal lobes of the brain. Affected persons have difficulty lifting their feet from the floor, take short steps, and walk with their feet widely separated.
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Four-point gait
A gait in which first the right crutch and the left foot are advanced consecutively, and then the left crutch and the right foot are moved forward.
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Equine gait
A gait marked by high steps, characteristic of tibialis anterior paralysis. In a rigid equinus posture of the ankle, the person walks on the toes. This is also seen in spastic gait patterns.
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Drag-to gait
A gait in which the crutches are advanced and the feet are dragged, rather than lifted, to the crutches.
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Double step gait
A gait in which alternate steps are of a different length or at a different rate.
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Crouch gait
A gait seen in cerebral palsy in which the hamstrings and psoas muscles are shorter than normal and the affected person walks with a stooped posture.
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Antalgic gait
A gait in which the patient experiences pain during the stance phase and thus remains on the painful leg for as short a time as possible.
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