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Gait
Gait Deviations of the Ankle & Foot (PTA)
Question | Answer |
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Foot Slap | -Dorsiflexors (Weak or paralyzed) |
Toe down instead of heel strike | -Plantarflexor spasticity or contracture -Dorsiflexor weakness or paralysis -Leg length discrepency -Hind foot pain |
Clawing of toes | -Toe flexor spasticity -Positive support reflex |
Heel lift during midstance | -Insufficient dorsiflexion range -Plantar flexor spasticity |
No toe off | -Forefoot/toe pain -weak plantarflexors or toe flexors -insufficient plantarflexion ROM |