“Gait” means the way a person walks. Abnormal gait or gait abnormality occurs when the body systems that control the way a person walks do not function in the usual way.

Normal Gait requires many systems, including strength, sensation and coordination means the way a person walks. This may happen due to any of the following reasons:

• a. Illness
• b. Genetic factors
• c. Injury
• d. Abnormalities in the legs or feet

In some cases, gait abnormalities may clear up on their own. In other cases, an abnormal gait may be permanent. In either case, physical therapy can help improve a person’s gait and reduce any uncomfortable symptoms.

Different types of Gait problems:

• 1. Antalgic Pain.
• 2. Ataxic Gait.
• 3. Arthrogenic Gait.
• 4. Trendelenburg’s Gait
• 5. Lurching Gait
• 6. Parkinsonian Gait
• 7. Psoatic Limp Gait
• 8. Scissors Gait
• 9. Steppage Gait
• 10. Hemiplegic Gait

Causes:

• • Injuries to the legs or feet
• • Arthritis
• • Infections in the soft tissue of the legs
• • Broken bones in feet and legs
• • Birth defects
• • Infections in the inner ear
• • Cerebral palsy
• • Stroke
• • Tendonitis
• • Conversion disorder or other psychological disorders
• • Shin splints

Diagnosis

• • Abnormal gait can only officially be diagnosed by a medical professional. A doctor will likely ask a person about their medical history and symptoms and observe how they walk.
• • Also, a doctor may want to order additional testing, such as for neurological conditions and nerve damage.
• • Typically, imaging tests are used when a recent injury has occurred, to see the extent of the damage.

Outlook

A person with an abnormal gait may develop additional aches and pains associated with their walking pattern. Some causes of an abnormal gait are short-term and easy to treat, while others can last a lifetime.

Physical therapy and other treatments like BIOMECHANICS can help alleviate or cure an abnormal gait. People should seek medical advice and treatment if needed to help deal with their condition.

What is the importance of Biomechanics?

• • A study of human motion.
• • Determining what causes injuries and therefore how we can prevent them re-occurring.

Based upon the research of bioengineering researchers. Biomechanics are utilized by neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons and primarily by integrated physical medicine practitioners they are focused on aiding people in the restoration of biomechanics of the skeletal system in order to measurably improve nervous system function, health, function, and quality of life, reduce pain and the progression of degenerative joint and disc disease.

1. Medical News Today,

2. Research Gate

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