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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
This article discusses gait deviations associated with pain syndromes in the lower leg and foot. While this information focuses on certain regions of the body, remember that the human body functions within a kinetic chain. No one movement is ever completely isolated and is without effect on another. | |||
For a review of the gait cycle, please review [[Gait Cycle|this article]]. For an overview of gait deviations, please review [[Gait Deviations|this article]]. To review common gait terminology and definitions, please review [[Gait Definitions|this article]]. | |||
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!Gait Deviation | |||
!Expected Movement Pattern | |||
!Deviant Movement Pattern | |||
!Secondary Signs Associated with Deviant Movement | |||
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|Late heel off or prolonged heel contact | |||
|The heel of the trailing foot lifts off the ground just prior to the contact of the leading foot. | |||
|The heel of the trailing foot stays on the ground beyond the moment of the leading foot heel strike. | |||
* Can occur due to an anatomically longer leg | |||
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* Hyperextension of the knee during terminal stance | |||
* Hyperflexion of the knee during terminal stance | |||
* A decrease in the up and down motion of centre of mass | |||
* The appearance of a "geriatric gait" | |||
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|Early heel off or premature heel rise | |||
|(Same as above) | |||
|The heel of the trailing foot leaves the ground just prior to the leading foot heel strike. | |||
* Bouncy gait | |||
* Toe walker | |||
* Can occur due to an anatomically short leg | |||
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* Hyperextension of the knee during terminal stance | |||
* Hyperflexion of the knee during terminal stance | |||
* An increase in the up and down motion of centre of mass | |||
* Loud heel strike | |||
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== Pain Syndromes Associated with Gait Deviations == | |||
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!Associated Pain | |||
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|Late heel off or prolonged heel contact | |||
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* Anterior groin pain | |||
* Hip pain | |||
* Acetabular labral injuries | |||
* Anterior knee pain | |||
* Patellofemoral arthralgia | |||
* Anterior ankle pain | |||
* Ankle impingement | |||
* Achilles pain (Achilles is relatively long due to tendon lengthening procedure or a tendon rupture) | |||
* Plantar heel pain syndrome | |||
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|Early heel off or premature heel rise | |||
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* Anterior knee pain | |||
* Patellofemoral arthralgia | |||
* Achilles pain (Achilles is relatively short) | |||
* Ankle pain | |||
* Plantar heel pain syndrome | |||
* Metatarsalgia | |||
* Forefoot pain | |||
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== Resources == | == Resources == |
Revision as of 04:41, 27 May 2022
Top Contributors - Stacy Schiurring, Jess Bell, Kim Jackson and Lucinda hampton
Introduction[edit | edit source]
This article discusses gait deviations associated with pain syndromes in the lower leg and foot. While this information focuses on certain regions of the body, remember that the human body functions within a kinetic chain. No one movement is ever completely isolated and is without effect on another.
For a review of the gait cycle, please review this article. For an overview of gait deviations, please review this article. To review common gait terminology and definitions, please review this article.
Gait Deviations[edit | edit source]
Gait Deviation | Expected Movement Pattern | Deviant Movement Pattern | Secondary Signs Associated with Deviant Movement |
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Late heel off or prolonged heel contact | The heel of the trailing foot lifts off the ground just prior to the contact of the leading foot. | The heel of the trailing foot stays on the ground beyond the moment of the leading foot heel strike.
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Early heel off or premature heel rise | (Same as above) | The heel of the trailing foot leaves the ground just prior to the leading foot heel strike.
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Pain Syndromes Associated with Gait Deviations[edit | edit source]
Gait Deviation | Associated Pain
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Late heel off or prolonged heel contact |
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Early heel off or premature heel rise |
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