Abnormal spasticity and associated synergistic patterns are the most common neuromuscular impairments affecting ankle–knee–hip interlimb coordinated gait kinematics and kinetics in patients with ...

Physical therapists (PT) and clinicians must be skilled in identifying gait features through observation to assess motor deficits in patients and intervene appropriately. Inconsistent results in the ...

Rotational abnormalities are a common problem in many neuromuscular disorders, such as cerebral palsy and myelomeningocele. Torsional bony deformities, identified during the clinical examination, may ...

Gait disorders manifest themselves in various ways: One walks with small tripping steps, another drags a leg while walking. In one case, a foot does not roll over the sole of the foot, and in another, ...

Researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome -- both linked to autism and health problems -- to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those ...

Walking patterns reveal more about health status than many realize. Subtle changes in stride, balance or foot placement may serve as early indicators of various medical conditions, often appearing ...