Teachable Moment: Gait Analysis 1-Video File

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Dr. Amanda Witt discusses gait analysis for neuromuscular patients, focusing on the importance of proper muscle function for efficient walking. She details common abnormalities such as foot drop, hip hiking, and knee hyperextension, which can impact gait patterns. Using a patient with Parkinson's disease and ALS as examples, she highlights the complexities of gait abnormalities in individuals with neurological conditions. Observations include decreased arm swing, forward trunk flexion, toe striking, shuffling, and scissoring gait. Dr. Witt emphasizes the need for detailed joint assessments to understand compensatory movements and prevent falls in patients with compromised mobility.

Keywords

gait analysis

neuromuscular patients

muscle function

abnormalities

neurological conditions