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Gait Abnormalities

Correction of circumduction gait, drop foot, scissors gait, and uncoordinated strides.

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Overview & What This Condition Involves

Correction of circumduction gait, drop foot, scissors gait, and uncoordinated strides.

Condition Overview

Correction of circumduction gait, drop foot, scissors gait, and uncoordinated strides.

Causes & Clinical Risk Factors

Peroneal nerve palsy, spastic diplegia, sensory loss, or central hemiplegia.

How It Affects Daily Life

Increases energy expenditure during walking by up to 300%, causing severe early fatigue.

Professional Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis

Video gait kinematic evaluation, muscle spasticity screening, dorsiflexion power check.

Evidence-Informed Treatment Approaches

Gait training on level and elevated surfaces, functional electrical stimulation to peroneal nerve, custom splinting.

Rehabilitation Exercises & Guidance

Dorsiflexor activation drills, step-ups on low platforms, tandem balance walks.

When to Seek Immediate Medical Help (Red Flags)

Sudden bilateral foot drop may indicate cauda equina syndrome requiring emergency neurosurgery.

Common Symptoms & Presentation

Patients visiting our Gulberg III center typically report one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Swinging leg in an outward circle, slapping foot on the floor, crossing knees while walking.

Causes & Clinical Risk Factors

Peroneal nerve palsy, spastic diplegia, sensory loss, or central hemiplegia.

How It Affects Daily Living, Sleep & Work

Increases energy expenditure during walking by up to 300%, causing severe early fatigue.

Clinical Assessment Process at Physio Resource

Video gait kinematic evaluation, muscle spasticity screening, dorsiflexion power check.

Diagnostic Clarification: Accurate diagnosis requires comprehensive physical examination, special orthopedic/neurological tests, and where indicated, correlation with diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound). Do not rely on self-tests found online.

Evidence-Informed Treatment Approaches

Gait training on level and elevated surfaces, functional electrical stimulation to peroneal nerve, custom splinting.

Rehabilitation Principles & Safe Home Care

Dorsiflexor activation drills, step-ups on low platforms, tandem balance walks.

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care (Red Flags)

Sudden bilateral foot drop may indicate cauda equina syndrome requiring emergency neurosurgery.

Frequently Asked Questions: Gait Abnormalities

What is drop foot?

Inability to lift the front of the foot, causing the toes to drag on the floor when taking a step.

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Consulting Clinical Team

Dr. Ahmad Bilal

Lead Physiotherapist & Clinical Director
DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), MS-OMPT, Certified Manual Therapist

Specialties: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Spinal Manipulation, Post-Surgical Recovery, Sports Injuries

Monday – Saturday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Dr. Ayesha Batool

Senior Consultant Physiotherapist
DPT, Certified Women’s Health & Neuro-Rehabilitation Specialist

Specialties: Neurological Rehabilitation, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Women's Health, Stroke Recovery

Monday – Saturday: 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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Dr. Zara Yameen

Consultant Physiotherapist
DPT, Certified Clinical Dry Needling & Pilates Practitioner

Specialties: Acupuncture & Dry Needling, Pain Management, Clinical Pilates, Joint Mobilization

Monday – Saturday: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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