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Clinical Assessment of Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patients and Older Adults

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Published on: November 7, 2014

Gait assessment in general practice.

Appukutty Manickam¹, Matthew D Gardiner²

¹MBBS, MRCS (Ed), MMed (Gen Surg), Advanced Trainee, Rehabilitation Medicine, Calvary Hospital, Kogarah, NSW.

Australian Journal of General Practice

|October 29, 2021

Summary

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Gait abnormalities in neuromuscular pathologies require careful assessment. This review guides clinicians through history, examination, and common gait patterns for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Orthopedics
Physical Therapy

Background:

Neuromuscular pathologies frequently cause gait abnormalities.
Accurate assessment is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To review key aspects of gait abnormality assessment.
To correlate gait patterns with their underlying causes.

Main Methods:

Review of relevant literature on gait analysis.
Emphasis on clinical history and physical examination techniques.
Categorization of gait patterns and their etiologies.

Main Results:

Gait assessment begins before formal examination, observing posture, aids, and footwear.
The gait cycle (stance and swing phases) provides a framework for detailed analysis.
Specific gait patterns are linked to distinct neuromuscular conditions.

Conclusions:

Systematic evaluation of gait abnormalities aids in accurate diagnosis.
Understanding common gait patterns and their causes improves patient management.
Early identification and targeted interventions are key for effective treatment or referral.