Gait Deviations Associated with Lower Leg and Foot Pain Syndromes
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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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Stride length too long | During walking when viewed from the side, the linear distance from the foot strike to the person's centre of mass is relatively short. | During walking when viewed from the side, the linear distance from the foot strike to the person's centre of mass is too long. |
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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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