13/06/2026
Gait analysis is one of the most powerful tools in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. A patient's walking pattern can reveal underlying neurological, muscular, orthopedic, and biomechanical disorders even before advanced investigations are performed.
π In this carousel, you'll learn:
βοΈ Antalgic Gait
βοΈ Trendelenburg Gait
βοΈ Steppage Gait
βοΈ Scissor Gait
βοΈ Parkinsonian Gait
βοΈ Hemiplegic Gait
βοΈ Ataxic Gait
Understanding these gait patterns can help improve clinical assessment, identify the root cause, and guide effective treatment planning.
π‘ Observation is a skill. The more gait patterns you recognize, the better your clinical reasoning becomes.
π Save this post for clinical practice and exam revision. π¬ Which gait abnormality do you find most challenging to identify?