Alterations of gait in neuromuscular disease

Individuals affected with neuromuscular disorders have multisystem pathologies. Among the systems most affected are those involving muscle function and integration of moving leading to both subtle and obvious changes in the individual's gait. An ability to recognize the characteristic changes in gait of many neuromuscular problems is helpful in recognizing these disorders leading to improved referrals and timely diagnoses. The characteristic gait changes of neuromuscular and neurologic diseases is reviewed.